These new Florida Keys parks take refreshing swimming holes popular with locals and upgrade them with picnic tables, kayak launches, restrooms and parking. Both of these new parks are perfect stops along the scenic Overseas Highway.
Florida Keys Getaways
More than 70 articles about things to do in the Florida Keys and Key West — and our comprehensive guide to the Overseas Highway that shows you where things are and how to get there.
Read about kayak trails, fishing, camping, parks and preserves, boating, beaches, lobster season, snorkeling, diving and the quirky things that make the Keys special.
5 Florida Keys breweries are local spots full of Keys flavor
With the addition of a new brewery on Stock Island, the Florida Keys are up to five craft breweries. They’re great places to experience Keys style and ambiance. The beer’s good, too!
On a budget? Key West on the cheap isn’t easy, but here are tips
It is possible to go to Key West on a budget. Here are some frugal tips on lodging, interesting budget restaurants and free places to go.
Anne’s Beach in Islamorada: Worth a stop on drive through Keys
One of my favorite stops on the drive down the Florida Keys is Anne’s Beach, a shallow, free beach in Islamorada. I bet you don’t know the story of Anne, after whom it is named.
Key West Botanical Garden: Plant lovers will be charmed
There’s so much to do in Key West, it’s easy to bypass the Key West Botanical Garden. But if you love unusual plants, you’ll be charmed by this serene place.
When visiting Key West, buy these 11 authentic Florida Keys souvenirs
Capture that Key West vibe with these items — true products of the Keys from family-run businesses or local entrepreneurs. Many can also be ordered online.
Indian Key: Favorite Florida Keys kayak trail to historic island
If you’ve ever dreamed about exploring a deserted tropical island, here’s your chance: Take your kayak down to the Florida Keys and paddle out to Indian Key State Park to explore jungly ruins and snorkel a rocky shoreline.
Where to see Key deer
With their big eyes and tiny size, this endangered species is easy to love. Visitors to the Keys often want to know where to see Key deer. Best place to start is a free nature center in Big Pine Key in the Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge.
Key West Audubon House: Fascinating characters, enchanting spot
One of the prettiest places is Key West is the Audubon House, also known as the Geiger House, and its gardens. Like the best spots in Key West, the Audubon House is full of fascinating stories with larger than life characters. It also features a great collection of Audubon’s work in Florida.
12 Keys animals not to miss and when to see them
The abundance of Florida Keys wildlife helps makes the Keys unique. Here are 12 animals, month-by-month, you can look for; many are unfamiliar to visitors.