The Florida Keys offer idyllic and restful vacations, with this island ensuring peace and serenity in nature, off the beaten path.
Sugarloaf Key is thought to be named after the sweet sugarloaf pineapple that was once grown here. The island is largely residential and remote when compared with other popular tourist islands of the Florida Keys. Life here is all about swimming, snorkeling and spotting wildlife amid the mangroves. Visit Sugarloaf Key for a serene vacation while being just a short drive or boat trip from Lower Sugarloaf Key and the action of Key West.
Cross over the section of water called Sugarloaf Sound on the bridge from Upper Sugarloaf Key to find some of the island’s restaurants and shops. The community hub is the Sugarloaf Marina, the spot to go for a day out on the water, whether you’re fishing or boating. Rent a kayak to paddle into the marine habitats on the mangrove creeks. The marina also hosts exciting fishing tournaments.
Travel by boat to the area’s greatest attraction, the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, a protected haven of shallow saltwater for sea turtles and nesting birds. Fish, snorkel, dive, paddle a kayak or canoe and take plenty of photographs.
Sky-high thrills await at Skydive Key West on Summerland Key. Often rated as one of the top places in the world to skydive, it’s a great spot to try the heart-pumping sport. With seasoned professionals to guide you, try tandem skydiving during a scenic flight over the crystal-clear water. After the excitement, head to one of the island’s colorful tiki bars for a celebration drink.
For a change of scenery, drive to nearby Key West, just like many locals do on the scenic daily commute to work. Book a trip with Key West Fly Fishing or discover the restaurants, shops and pubs of popular Duval Street.
Fly to Key West International Airport to drive to Sugarloaf Key via the historic Overseas Highway in about 30 minutes.