Lower Florida Keys, FL
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Old Town Key West
Old Town, the historic heart of Key West, boasts a central business district and numerous tourist attractions. Explore the Key West Aquarium, Ernest Hemingway House, Mallory Square, and more in this vibrant area.

Key West Historic District
Old Town Key West boasts a rich history with 2485 historic buildings, and is home to popular attractions like Ernest Hemingway House and Mallory Square. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in the central business district.

Downtown Key West
If you're spending some time in Downtown Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

New Town
Though New Town might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

Uptown - Upper Duval
If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Seaport
While visiting Historic Seaport, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Key West Historic Seaport.

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Stayed in one of the apartments. Good location if key west accommodation is too pricy or unavailable - approx 25min drive. Nice pool, jacuzzi and bar set-up. Only negative was very uncomfortable mattress on sofa bed.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Parmer's Resort
Breakfast should be improved but everything else is an excellent choice
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Looe Key Reef Resort
Room with all comforts. Front door and back door on a beautiful canal. All you need by foot. Minimarket near by open from 6 am. I suggest to book the trip boat to the coral reef: just right here, no need to walk and then right back to the room. Colorful reef, many fishes, I swam with two shark ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
The photo shot from above from the outside of the building is abit misleading. The lower building on the left is the apartment and the high building next to it is a large separate home, so you can’t actually see the bay unless you walk to the water edge for a slight bay view. The houses across the ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water
This property is a gem! Better than the pictures. Well equipped kitchen. Although, with Kiki's down the street and Rooster's just South on US1 there is no need for cooking, just snack foods and drinks. The place is much bigger than the pictures depict. Quiet neighborhood. Breath taking views. Easy ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
Yes you are on the ocean, yes there are docks, and yes you are centrally located for activities. Cottage was clean but very dated and not well kept. It is not private, we had people walking and driving in and around us throughout the day. We did bring a dog, which is why we liked the private description, ...
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Popular places to visit

Duval Street
Along one of the southernmost streets in the continental U.S., enjoy a lively area filled with shops, pubs, restaurants and lots of sidewalk acts and vendors.

Florida Keys Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Florida Keys Beaches during your trip to Long Beach Estates?

Southernmost Point
Snap a memorable photograph from the edge of North America at this monumental landmark.

Mallory Square
Arrive at this square at day’s end to find street performers, food carts and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the United States.

Smathers Beach
Key West’s popular party beach has an electric atmosphere on the weekends and is a destination for water sports lovers.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
The displays of old weapons and interpretive panels in a fort at the heart of the southernmost state park in the continental U.S. provide information about the Civil War.
Things to do

Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides

Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour

Dolphin Watch Catamaran Sunset Sail w/ Tapas and Open Bar
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