Off the mainland. On your wavelength.

Just below Miami, The Florida Keys are a chain of coral islands stretching more than 100 miles into the sea. Connected by the scenic Overseas Highway, they’re surrounded by clear, turquoise waters made for snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing. It’s five destinations with endless ways to escape, each with its own sense of place and pace. Time moves differently here. And so do you.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation or just need something real for a change, you’ll find plenty of things to do with hotels and events worth checking out. Play with the map. Browse the Insider's Guide. Plan your trip to The Florida Keys & Key West. It’s all a lot closer than you think.

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Things We Couldn't Make Up if We Tried

From wandering roosters to shipwreck legends, these stories dive deep into the unusual, wild and wonderful side of The Keys. Spoiler: every word is true (we think).

Events

Got Your Popcorn?

Named one of Moviemaker Magazine’s “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” the Key West Film Festival (Nov 12-16) shines a spotlight on creativity and cinematic brilliance amid the island’s tropical charm.

Go to the Movies

Local's Choice

Local Royalty

Floyd "Pepa" Jenkins, the multi-talented Duke of this year's Fantasy Fest, does a little bit of everything in support of the Keys community.

Meet the Changemaker

Stewards of the Keys

She's Crabby... in a Good Way

Angela Sayre, founder of Crustacean Plantation, is known by friends as the “Jane Goodall of hermit crabs.”

LOVE THE HERMIT CRABS

Must Sees in the Keys

Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square

Fred the Tree: The Florida Keys’ ‘Celebri-Tree’

Wonder Everywhere You Look

Meet the reef, mingle with tropical fish and discover what makes Key Largo the gateway to the underwater world.