Lower Florida Keys Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Florida Keys
Lower Florida Keys
Big Pine Key featuring a coastal town, a river or creek and general coastal views
Embassy Row
Smathers Beach which includes windsurfing, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Lower Florida Keys

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Old Town Key West

While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

Old Town Key West
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Key West Historic District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers to Key West Historic District praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

Key West Historic District
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Downtown Key West

While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Downtown Key West
Smathers Beach which includes windsurfing, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Beachside

If you're spending some time in Beachside, Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Beachside
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New Town

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in New Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

New Town
Harry S. Truman Little White House which includes a house, a park and heritage elements

Truman Annex

If you're spending some time in Truman Annex, Harry S. Truman Little White House and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Truman Annex
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue, Summerland Key, FL
The price is AU$260 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$260
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the property and all of the free activities! We definitely took advantage of the kayaks, paddle boards, pool and hammocks."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Parmer's Resort
Sugar Loaf Lodge

Sugar Loaf Lodge

2.5 out of 5
17001 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL
The price is AU$172 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$172
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Sugar Loaf Lodge
Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

3 out of 5
251 Co Rd 939, Summerland Key, FL
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at this property. I can only say that it will not be the last. The staff and the property was such an amazing experience. It is family friendly, close proximity to Key West and very quiet and clean. It was such a pleasure to stay there."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
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Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water

Little Torch Key
Stay at this vacation home in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Big Pine Key Flea Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Cool dock
"The secluded dock is a nice feature. The driveway is tricky to exit."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water
Waterfront Home

Waterfront Home

Cudjoe Key
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy laundry facilities, tennis courts, and a pool table. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Venture Key are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
Cudjoe key
"The house was cozy and a great view of the canal. I like how they had a bathtub and shower with a sliding door and many cabinets and space for things."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Waterfront Home
Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Great!
"The property is ideally situated, providing convenient access to key destinations within the Florida Keys. While the residence may benefit from some modernization, its value proposition remains highly competitive."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
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Popular places to visit

Duval Street

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.

Duval Street
Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point

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

Southernmost Point
Mallory Square

Mallory Square

Enjoy the Sunset Celebration, a nightly festival with street performers and market stalls, as you watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico from this town square.

Mallory Square
Smathers Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Smathers Beach

Relax or join the party at Key West’s most popular beach, where water sports, volleyball and seafood vendors make it the perfect place to spend the weekend.

Smathers Beach
South Beach which includes a beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people

Florida Keys Beaches

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

Florida Keys Beaches
South Beach

South Beach

Head to the southernmost beach of the continental United States to relax and swim in the waters where famous writer Tennessee Williams once took his daily swim.

South Beach

Activities

Aboard the trolley in Key West

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

AU$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Snorkler waving underwater in Key West

Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch

AU$84
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Key West Parasailing Downtown

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

AU$97
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
Commotion on the Ocean Sunset Sail

Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!

AU$123
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!
Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music

Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music

AU$114
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music
Passengers enjoying the shade on the Conch Tour Train in Key West

Key West Conch Tour Train

AU$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Key West Conch Tour Train
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Cities near Lower Florida Keys

Key West

Key West

Big Pine Key featuring a coastal town, a river or creek and general coastal views

Big Pine Key

Summerland Key

Summerland Key