Keys Attractions, Recreation & Events

In the Lower Keys, you can find all that the Keys have to offer: the unique tropical environment, aqua water, great fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, dining and many other activities. Cudjoe Key is just 19 miles north of Key West, and is conveniently located near the Key West Airport.

The Overseas Highway (Highway 1) runs throughout the Keys and is marked with mile markers. The following is a general description of the Keys according to mile marker:

Mile Markers

87 - 110 Key Largo
66 - 86   Islamorada
40-65     Marathon
5 - 39   Lower Keys (Big Pine, Little Torch, Summerland, Ramrod,
              Cudjoe, Sugarloaf, Geiger, Big Coppitt)
0 - 5       Key West/Stock Island

Keys Events
For information on upcoming activities, check the Calendar of Events. Here are a couple:

      Mini-Lobster Season - July 30 & 31, 2008
      Lobster Fest Key West - August 8 - 10, 2008
      Hemingway Festival - Sept. 25 - 28, 2008
      Fantasy Fest - October 17 - 26, 2008
      Pigeon Key Art Festival (MM 47) - February, 2009
      Marathon Seafood Festival - March, 2008

What is Mini Lobster Season?
The regular lobster season runs August 6 - March 31. Mini Lobster Season is 2 days in July just prior to the opening of lobster season when the catching of lobster is allowed. For more details on the rules, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website. This is a popular time for many vacationer's to come to the Keys.

Keys Weather
Those unfamiliar with the Keys often assume it is very hot. The average maximum temperature in the summer is on 81 degrees! The average temperature in the coldest month, January, is 68.7. November - April is the dry season in the Keys, and May - October is the rainy season.

Things to Do

Big Pine Boat Rental
(305) 745-1505

Big Pine Kayak Tours

Looe Key Resort & Dive Center
Dive in the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary - one of the best reefs in the world.

SNUBA OF KEY WEST
305-292-4616
201 Front Street Key West, FL 33040
Dive without a dive certificate! Includes diving instruction and guide. Snuba is a great way to try out diving!

Sky Dive Key West
Located in the Lower Keys at Sugarloaf Key

SEAPLANES OF KEY WEST
Toll Free: 1-800-950-2FLY
Seaplanes of Key West flies 70 miles west of Key West. Out over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico to America's most inaccessible National Park- The Dry Tortugas. Enjoy sightseeing, snorkeling, bird watching, history and more. Located at Key West International Airport.

Keys Attractions

Dolphin Research Center - MM 59, Grassy Key. Call ahead to swim with the dolphins!

Bahia Honda State Park

Hemingway's House, Key West

Ft. Jefferson

Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas