Where do locals watch sunset in Key West?

Cross it off your bucket list. If Mallory Square is where the tourists go to watch the sunset, Fort Zach is where the locals go. Located on the west end of the island, Fort Zach is not only a historical site, but also one of the best beaches in all Key West.



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See you at Sunset has a special significance in Key West, Florida. It's an invitation to partake in a spontaneous celebration as jugglers, tourists, clowns, fishermen, psychics, island musicians, artists, food vendors, and friends gather each night to celebrate the close of another day in Paradise.

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There are no cars allowed on Sunset Key; no shops, grocery stores, or any type of infrastructure. A ferry shuttles residents and guests of the hotel back and forth from Key West, and a private beach owned by the Westin offers complete solitude away from the hustle and bustle of Duval Street.

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Locals know of the green flash and make a point of looking for it every night. It is very seldom to not have an incredible sunset in Key West and the best place to view this unforgettable act of nature is the Historic Seaport. Even though Key West is ranked #3 by activetimes.com, we feel it is the best!

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Mallory Square is considered one of the most popular attractions in this city. The “Sunset Celebration”, which includes hundreds of visitors who come each night to watch as it sets on their chosen date (everyday), begins two hours before sunset and lasts until late in the evening!

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Known as the sunset capital of Florida, St. Pete Beach boasts a phenomenal world record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a row – 768 days.

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Where does the sun set? In the West, of course! Most of Florida's best sunsets can be found on the state's western coast and panhandle, facing the Gulf of Mexico.

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From the Hiking Trails Consider a stroll along Lover's Key State Park trails to see both the sunset and the manatees.

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Wisteria Island, also known as Christmas Tree Island, is a federally owned, uninhabited island in the lower Florida Keys 645 yards (590 m) northwest of the northwestern corner of the main island and city of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States.

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The Florida Keys & Key West do enforce open container laws that prohibit open containers of alcohol on most public beaches, parks and streets; including world-famous Duval Street. Be mindful of signs that indicate where alcohol containers are prohibited.

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The Florida Keys Scenic Highway runs from Mile Marker 110, north of the spectacular Jewfish Creek Bridge, to Mile Marker 0 in Old Town Key West. The scenic highway corridor also extends five miles into our crystal clear waters on each side of the highway.

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