Key West City Information

Population:

26,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Key West has never seen frost or snow; in fact, its record low temperature is only 41 degrees. The average annual temperature is a comfortable 77 degrees, and that temperature rarely varies more than 10 degrees up or down. Sunny skies are a given; the average annual rainfall is only 39 inches per year, and showers are usually brief. Cool sea breezes can make winter months seem a little cool for some; a light jacket is sometimes a good idea for evening strolls on the beach.

Airports:

Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH)
9400 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-6060

Miami International Airport (MIA)
4200 NW 21 Street
Miami, FL 33142
305-876-7000

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL
*Amtrak only goes as far as Fort Lauderdale, but shuttle service is available into Key West.

Bus:

Greyhound

800-231-2222

Getting Around Key West:

Keys West Shuttle
305-289-9997 or 888-765-9997

Taxis:

Five Sixes Cab
305-296-6666

Friendly Cab
305-292-1111

Dining:

Conch Republic Seafood Company
631 Greene Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-4403

The Conch Republic Seafood Company is not only a restaurant and bar (an 80-foot long bar to be exact, stocked with 80 different rums from all over the globe), but it is also a fish market, where you can purchase wholesale seafood. Menu favorites include baked oysters, Key West pink shrimp and grilled dolphin, as well as New York strip, for non-seafood eaters.

El Meson de Pepe
410 Wall Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-295-2620

The El Meson de Pepe Cayo Hueso serves Cuban Conch cuisine paired with tropical drinks. Dine indoors or out, and enjoy salsa dancing in the evenings.

Hard Rock Café
313 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-293-0230

If you’re a fan of Hard Rock Café, you’ll be happy to know there is a location in Key West. The menu features the usual tasty American fare, including salads, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, steaks, chicken and more. The desserts are simply sinful – or heavenly – depending on your point of view, and include chocolate chip cookie pie, cheesecake, apple cobbler, fudge brownies and much more. If you promised someone back home a t-shirt, the gift shop opens at 10 a.m. daily.

Michaels Restaurant
532 Margaret Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-295-1300

For a romantic dinner, visit Michaels Restaurant, where you can dine fountain-side in the tropical garden or indoors in the elegant dining room. Menu selections include steaks (USDA beef flown in from Chicago), fresh local seafood, pastas, poultry, veal and more. An evening at Michaels isn’t complete without a Chocolate Volcano for dessert.

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
500 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-292-1435

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville offers American fare and Caribbean cuisine, with enough variety to please a number of palates. Have a Cheeseburger in Paradise, served as the song suggests, or perhaps you’d prefer shrimp scampi, a half chicken or a blackened hot dog. Of course you’ll find Key Lime pie for dessert, as well as chocolate suicide cake and locally made ice cream. Visit the gift shop for that “lost shaker of salt.”

La Trattoria
524 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-296-1075

One of Key West’s favorite Italian restaurants! Try their Spaghetti Norma or Penne Arrabbiata!

Nightlife:

The Bull & Whistle
47 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-296-4565

A favorite among the locals and tourists! Sit back and relax and enjoy the margarita specials, dance at the Garden of Eden upstairs (where clothing is optional), live music, and more!

Sloppy Joe’s
201 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-5717

The most famous bar in Key West! Features live music, drink specials, cigar room and a martini bar!

Green Parrot Bar
601 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-6133

Good drink prices, live music (blues and more), local favorite – you can meet and mingle with the locals and get the inside scoop about Key West!

Bourbon Street Complex
724-801 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-293-9600

Disco, drag, comedians and more at these establishments. Everyone welcome to any of the live shows and dance parties. It offers the longest cocktail hour of any bar on Duval – drink really cheap from noon till 8 at night!





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Featured Destinations
Quality Inn Key West
Click For More DetailsJust minutes from the airport, beaches and downtown. Stroll among our four acres of foliage; bask in the sun beside our pool. Enjoy a cocktail or dine in our Chili Grill and Bar. Handicap facilities and non-smoking rooms available.

Best Western Hibiscus Motel
Click For More DetailsMany exciting adventures await you in Key West...America's Southernmost Tropical Island. Our great climate and friendly Key Westers will make exploring the island a joy. The Best Western Hibiscus Motel is in a convenient Old Town location, putting you in the middle of all the sights, shops, sports, historic attractions and famous nightlife. A lush, tropical setting on Paradise Island, our grounds are landscaped with over 100 varieties of exotic palms, surrounding a beautiful heated pool and Jacuzzi®. Enjoy island hospitality and a memorable vacation with us.

Doubletree® Grand Key Resort
Click For More DetailsKey West, Florida's Doubletree Grand Key Resort hotel is where you'll find the island's warmest welcome. Only minutes from Key West International Airport, or a few hours from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale by car or boat, it is an unbeatable location to experience Key West and the Florida Keys. Surrounded by the tropical beauty, charm and colorful character of Key West, business travelers and vacationers alike will appreciate this Doubletree hotel's 216 spacious guest rooms that feature cottage-style d r, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, all the comforts of home and all the conveniences of a full-service resort hotel.
From connecting double-queen rooms to luxurious king suites, the Key West Doubletree hotel is designed with a distinctly Caribbean style inspired by the casual elegance of the tropics. With 7,000 square feet of flexible indoor banquet and meeting reception room space for up to 300 guests, there's plenty of room for conferences or celebration. Join us for Fantasy Fest, Hemingway Days or the Drambuie Marlin Tournament, or allow us to create and host a special event just for you.
Doubletree Grand Key Resort Hotel is distinguished by its features: 216 tropically-appointed guest rooms, poolside with balconies available, Vaulted lobby ceiling with sweeping paddle fans and charming bits of gingerbread trim, 2,500-gallon saltwater aquarium, home to tropical fish and reef life indigenous to the Keys, Comfortable sitting areas that reflect the romance of the West Indies, Shaded reading porch with rocking chairs, Rees Jones-designed golf course, nearby, 7,000 square feet of flexible indoor banquet and meeting room space, Environmentally conscious design, Zero-barrier entry pool with waterfall, whirlpool and large pool deck for sunbathing, Poolside cabanas for massage services, In-room dining and resort-style restaurants serving island cuisine and fresh local seafood, Complimentary shuttle service to Duval Street attractions, airport, marinas, and golf courses.
Amenities at Doubletree Grand Key Resort Hotel include: Complimentary high-speed Internet access, Ample parking*, ATM machine on site, Laundry center and laundering services*, On-site Business Center, Complete A/V equipment availability*, Fully-equipped Precor Fitness Center, Complimentary USA Today and local publications, On-site gift shop, Full American buffet breakfast, plus breakfast menu, lunch and dinner, served daily*, Full-service Concierge, *Some amenities, such as parking, laundering services, A/V equipment and dining, are available for a fee.
Our Concierge at this Doubletree hotel is eager to arrange for your island transportation, boating adventures, diving or fishing charters around Key West, Florida. Experience parasailing. Go boating or snorkeling. Discover Key West's eclectic art galleries. Explore its shell, jewelry, gift and specialty shops. Visit Margaritaville and the Historic Seaport. Celebrate the sunset at Mallory Square. Sample delightful island cuisine. Catch a show. See the nightlife. Soak up the history and unique atmosphere of the Conch Republic.
Relax with a poolside massage or work out in our exercise room. Have frozen drinks and light fare poolside at our Gumbo Limbo Tiki Bar. For fresh seafood and Key West specialties, try our casual yet elegant Palm Haven Restaurant, serving indoors or outside on the expansive Osprey Verandah. The Sanctuary Lounge provides a quiet place for cocktails and conversation, with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday. As always - enjoy our signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in. Treat yourself and allow our Doubletree Grand Key Resort hotel professional, friendly staff to treat you to the finest service and luxury of any Key West, Florida resort hotel.


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