There is almost always an event or festival taking place such as Fantasy Fest, which is by a mile the islands biggest and most popular annual event. Two of the bigger events include Hemingway Days in July and Jimmy Buffett's meeting of the minds which is held each year in November. Other attractions would include any one of the numerous fishing events held throughout the year. |
Other popular island attractions you'll want to consider if you seek adventure is an awesome Key West snorkeling or jet ski adventure. The Florida Keys with it's abundance of offshore reefs offers one of the best locations in the U.S. outside of Hawaii to experience world class snorkeling. The islands largest watersport company, Sunset Watersports, offers a huge variety of watersport activities including snorkeling adventures. |
There are many beaches to explore on the island and we have assemble a Key West beach guide with reviews for your convenience to help you determine which beach best suits your needs. Some of the beaches are better suited for activities such as snorkeling. Smathers beach is probably considered the best beach with all it's water sport concessions and activities. It's also the largest beach in Key West. The Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is considered the quietest but is also considered one of the top choices for the best beaches list. You may want to visit them all. |
Seventy miles to the west of Key's, lie seven remotely located islands with pristine white sand beaches called the Dry Tortugas. The Dry Tortugas is now a National Park that has a rich history with both the early U.S. Navy and Pirates that sailed the Caribbean. Unforgettable scenery awaits you on this most memorable trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park and historic Fort Jefferson. |