Where do locals watch the 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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Fort Zachary Taylor Home to the best beach in Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is one of the top places to watch the sunset. It's a picture-perfect experience and also the perfect way to end a day at the beach! Bring a chair or spread out a blanket and take in the beauty of nature's splendor.

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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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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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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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Best Local Foods to Try in Key West
  • Key lime pie. Perhaps no food is more strongly tied to Key West than key lime pie. ...
  • Conch Fritters. Conch fritters are another Key West delicacy. ...
  • Conch Chowder. ...
  • Coconut water. ...
  • Fresh caught fish sandwich. ...
  • Key West pink shrimp. ...
  • Spiny lobster. ...
  • Key West Legal Rum.


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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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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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BEACH ACCESS AT SUNSET KEY COTTAGES The beach at Sunset Key Cottages is available for guests at Opal Key Resort & Marina. The cost is $45 per person per day. The number of passes is limited and are sold on a first-come, first-served, basis, beginning at 8 am daily.

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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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