Photos: Explore Key West’s Food, Nightlife, Beaches And History
Explore the last key in Florida and the United States’ southern-most point.
At Duval and Front Street in Key West is the former First National Bank of Key West, a Moorish Revival–style building made from brick (cornerstone laid 1905).
“We took a direct flight to Key West (EYW) from Orlando (MCO) through Breeze Airways.”
The Southernmost City
In Key West, it’s hard to believe how many one-of-a-kind experiences can fit into a single day. You can stand at the Southernmost Point of the continental United States, swim in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, tour Ernest Hemingway’s historic home, savor fresh, off-the-boat seafood, sip a drink at Florida’s oldest bar, and end the day watching a sunset celebrated around the world.
The pool area of the resort offers a place for families and adults to relax at Margaritaville Beach House Key West.
Don’t skip the classic Key Lime Pie, at Margaritaville Beach House Key West.
The bar, lively night life at Margaritaville Beach House Key West.
Historic Places Abound
The Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida. It’s first structure, a 65-foot tower, built in 1825, was destroyed in the Great Havana Hurricane of 1846. The new Key West Light was completed in 1848, with several modifications for height made over time. The Light was decommissioned in 1969 and turned over to Monroe County, which leases the Light to the Key West Arts and Historical Society and is operated as the Key West Light and Keeper’s Quarters Museum.
“The view from the top of the Key West Lighthouse is worth the climb.”
Hemingway House with it’s famous six-toed cats, the authors writing studio, and nearby lighthouse in Key West.
President Truman’s Key West Little White House.
Key West conch style architecture.
Eat & Drink In Key West
For an island just two miles by four miles, Key West delivers an outsized food-and-drink scene. With more than 240 bars and restaurants packed into its small footprint, one thing is certain: fresh, locally sourced seafood is always on the menu.
Capt. Tony’s Saloon in Key West.
Marina at Key West is filled with large and small boats for fishing and sight seeing.
Key Lime Pie Bakery in Key West.
Jimm Sherrington a Key West painter who lives at the iconic Blue Heaven restaurant.
“Smathers Beach, one of only a few sandy beaches, with a chill vibe, and ample parking along Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.”
