Things To Do
Hit the Beach
Key West beaches provide a wonderful opportunity to experience Caribbean-style coral reef beaches. Our hotel, Southernmost Beach Resort, has one of the only private beaches in downtown. For other public beaches in the area, we recommend Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, and the Dog Beach.
Stroll Down Duval Street
Known as one of the most popular destinations in Key West, Duval Street is the main drag of downtown, running north and south from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is not much more than a mile in length – this is where the heartbeat of the city comes to life with a wide variety of world famous restaurants, bars, shops and attractions.
Visit the Southernmost Point Buoy
A colorful landmark buoy and spectacular sunsets make the southernmost spot in the Continental U.S. a special place to visit. Erected in 1983, the iconic buoy is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Island, and located just steps from our hotel, you can't miss it!
Tour the Ernest Hemingway House
Ernest Hemingway is arguably Key West’s most famous resident, and the museum that was once his home is one of Key West’s most popular places to visit. Legend has it that Hemingway received a six-toed cat from a captain of a ship, and today many of this cat’s six-toed descendants still wander the museum’s property.
Grab a slice of Key Lime Pie
Any visit to the Florida Keys would not be complete without its signature dessert, key lime pie. After all, just about every restaurant has a version, though not all are created equal. We recommend Blue Heaven, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, Old Town Bakery, Moondog Cafe, and Key Lime Pie Bakery.
Watch the sunset at Mallory Square
For a great view of the Key West sunset, head to Mallory Square. The Mallory Square Sunset Celebration is a free, nightly arts festival that starts about two hours before sunset, making it one of the best spots on the island to watch the sun go down.