Key West Live Cam

Just a three by five mile Island dotted with historic homes, quaint restaurants and "local's bars" this Island offers a treat for the tired masses that flock here to relax and explore the weird, wild and wonderful sites that make Key West unique. One of the most beautiful sites in Key West are the sunsets. Nightly local's and tourists alike take the stroll down Duval Street to Mallory Square to the Sunset Celebration. There you'll find live entertainers performing music, magic, tight rope walking and other fun and zany antics. You'll also find hand-made souvenirs made by Island craftsman, plus an array of munchies and cold drinks.

From Hemingway to Buffett to the beaches and bars and of course Fantasy Fest, there's something for everyone. So relax, grab a drink and enjoy our little piece of the Web and remember as Jimmy says "the weather is here, wish you were beautiful". Whether you stay in a historically restored guest house, luxury resort, breezy motel, or campground, each morning you awake slightly changed. A little more relaxed. A little more enlightened. A little more aware of the basic human need to just let go. Because this is what Key West is all about. It lives proudly with its past, fiercely enjoys its present and lets the future take care of itself.

The underwater treasure off Key West is not doubloons and pieces of eight from wrecked Spanish galleons. The true treasure is in America's only living coral reef. You can experience its beauty snorkeling easily on the surface or diving deep with scuba gear. Local dive shops and charters can outfit you with all the gear needed to make your undersea adventure a truly unforgettable experience.

Whatever your style - thrill-seeker or laid-back observer, when you wet a line in Key West, you're sure to come home with a fish tale or two. Fishing has been an industry, a way of life and a passion here since our uncommon island was first discovered and settled. You'll find that many of our guides and captains are the sons, grandsons, and great grandsons of guides and captains. They know our waters and have more world records to prove it than any other single spot on land or sea. Local marinas providing gear and storage for all your boating needs. Plan a exciting day or overnight trip on the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. Take a scenic trip on a glassbottom boat, enjoy a sunset cruise or dinner cruise, and even take your chance on a casino boat!

Sure, Key West is beaches. And charter boats. And glorious sunsets. But it's also a Bahamian village. Historic Forts. Lighthouses. Theatres. Museums. Galleries. Festivals. Markets. Sidewalk cafes. Legendary pubs. Even Truman's Little Whitehouse. All major airlines offer fast nonstop and direct service to Miami and Orlando.

Pretty Duval Street: lined with pastel colored historic homes and atistic ironwork

If you are looking for something to add to your southern Florida vacation, consider heading to the Florida Keys for a couple days. This strip of islands south of Miami have resisted a lot of the change seen in the rest of Florida with the northern and middle keys offering the laid back feeling of Florida in the twentieth century, and the gem at the end of the keys, Key West, having a unique culture of its own. Here are some thing to do on a jaunt to the southernmost tip of the United States in Key West.

Go on a quest for the best key lime pie.Combine your time exercising with your time sightseeing by charting out a route on a map and tour the island on a rental bike. Some places to discover are The Ernest Hemingway House, The Southernmost Point Buoy, Sloppy Joe’s, The Key West Light House, Martello Gallery – Key West Art and Historic Museum, Key West Heritage House and Robert Frost Cottage, The End of A1A Highway (or the beginning of the road as residents call it).

Walk down Duval Street.Treat yourself to a stroll down Duval Street towards Mallory Square at Sunset. This quaint street is the tourist’s main street, but seemingly every restaurant, bed and breakfast, store, gallery, and bar along Duval is a beautifully renovated hundred year old home. You may find yourself comparing the pastel homes with their artistically painted signs to those found in the Bahamas, New Orleans, or Grand Cayman. Certainly all of these influences converge to give this corner of Florida its own unique flavor. Then enjoy the festivities as the sun sinks into the Gulf of Mexico at the end of the street: Mallory Square.

Tour the sights on a bike. Combine your time exercising with your time sightseeing by charting out a route on a map and tour the island on a rental bike. Some places to discover are The Ernest Hemingway House, The Southernmost Point Buoy, Sloppy Joe’s, The Key West Light House, Martello Gallery – Key West Art and Historic Museum, Key West Heritage House and Robert Frost Cottage, The End of A1A Highway (or the beginning of the road as residents call it).

Relax on the beach. After combining your exercising and sightseeing, spend your free afternoon relaxing one of the island’s public beaches, or at the beach of one of the beautiful hotels on the island. The Waldorf Astoria has two hotels near southern end of the island and guests can visit both beaches.

Charter a boat.Many people wouldn’t consider a trip to the Keys complete without getting out on the water. There are plenty of places to charter a boat and try your hand at deep sea fishing or sunset cruising. There are also restaurants that will cook your catch for you. Inquire at the beautiful Southernmost Beach Café.

Getting to Key West is easy now that many major airlines are flying directly to the Key West International Airport. The airport offers car rentals and shuttle services. But one of the greatest parts of a trip to Key West is the drive down Highway 1 from Miami with the windows down and a quick stop for lunch at a little seaside restaurant.