Lower Florida Keys, FL

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The sign says it all.
Last picture for 2016! This is the South Coaling Dock Ruins at Dry Tortugas National Park. I could not get over the colors in the water! 2016, you've been fun, but I cannot wait for 2017!! I have a feeling the new year is going to bring a lot of adventures!
Life is just more colorful in the Florida Keys!
Every sunset is cause for celebration at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida.  From the buskers to the live music to the parade of people and boats along the waterfront, it's a party you don't want to miss.  
See more of my Key West visit via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/7-reasons-to-love-key-west.

Where to stay in Lower Florida Keys

Key West Historic District

Old Town Key West

4.5/5(226 area reviews)

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.

Old Town Key West
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens featuring a house

Key West Historic District

4.5/5(4,033 area reviews)

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.

Key West Historic District
Duval Street

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.

Downtown Key West
Wide aerial panorama of Key West, Florida

New Town

4/5(428 area reviews)

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.

New Town
Sunset on Carnival Cruise in Key West.

Uptown - Upper Duval

4.5/5(72 area reviews)

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

Uptown - Upper Duval
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Historic Seaport

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

Historic Seaport
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 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 reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
This place is amazing! We stayed in the hotel and loved the accommodations. This campground is extremely clean, along with he hotel, The pool is gorgeous and the pub is wonderful to have onsite. We hope to come back!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue Summerland Key FL
$308 nightly
The price is $347 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$347 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean I love the casual style of the resort the breakfast and pool and yoga and common areas. Will definitely go back

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Parmer's Resort
Looe Key Reef Resort

Looe Key Reef Resort

2.5 out of 5
27340 Overseas Highway Summerland Key FL
$207 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$233 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Pam at reception was very welcoming. We went on a 4hr snorkelling trip through the resort which was first rate. The on-site bar is very handy and has live music. No food being served the 3 nights we were there, but no problem as other restaurants nearby. It was a great place from which to explore ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Looe Key Reef Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom,  2 bath

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Venture Key ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
Nice community, not far from Key West. However the house was not clean. The sheets and pillows had blood on them and looked like they had not been washed, there was a lot of dust and floors were not vacuumed properly. The bathrooms had hair on the walls. This resulted in us having to sleep on top ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West

Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West

Summerland Key FL
Stay at this vacation home in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
The pictures we received at the time we rented this property were grossly misrepresented.We were told it was a gated property. When we pulled up, the gate waa wide open..it did not work at all.The main door to enter the house locked; however, there were two other doors that were wide open when we ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West
Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

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

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
Did not use tge pool, it looked nice. The place is a little worn and dated. It was clean, everything worked as it should. Tough thing to find in the keys, it was very private. 4 places spred out over a long property. I could only see 2 houses, about the same when you went on the dock. Dock was nice, ...

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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