Why is the Florida Keys so popular?

As a capital for sportfishing, boating, scuba diving, and seafood, the Florida Keys is the perfect place to get a taste of tropical Florida. Islamorada is known as the sportsfishing capital of the world, hosting the largest fishing fleet per square mile in the world.



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The 7 Best Islands In the Florida Keys, Florida
  • Key West. Key West is one of the most coveted places for beach holidays in the Florida Keys. ...
  • Little Torch Key. This Florida Key is one of the best-kept secrets in the United States. ...
  • Big Pine Key. ...
  • Key Largo. ...
  • Long Key. ...
  • Duck Key. ...
  • Marathon Key.


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And although it's famed as the home of key lime pie, this destination offers much more, from high end art galleries to literary festivals and cool bars. With both land and sea-based activities to entertain everyone, a unique culture, and a buzzing food and beverage scene, Key West caters to all ages and interests.

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If you're looking for the quintessential Florida Keys experience - Key Largo is your best bet. If you're looking for eclectic entertainment, spirited bars, and parties that roll all night long - Key West is certainly for you.

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Lots of people don't drink for different reasons and they do just fine going out. Key West has the whole outdoors to hang out in, lots of arts stuff, a great music scene. Just taking a walk in Old Town can make for a great afternoon.

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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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Visit Key West in the off-season The fall (September–November) is the low season in Key West, and room rates can drop by 50 percent or more. The hot, storm-prone summer months also see lower prices, and you'll find decent discounts in April and May after the winter crowds thin out.

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August is the hottest month in Key West, with average temperatures ranging from an average high of 91 to a low of 81 degrees. The humidity is also quite high, with plenty of rainfall. For those sensitivy to humidity and weary of rain, August is probably the worst time to visit Key West.

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Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Key Regarded as one of the best places to visit in Florida, Siesta Key is a paradisiac island in the Gulf of Mexico. The island's main beach is a coveted destination thanks to its dreamy white sand and shallow, crystal-clear water that is ideal for a refreshing swim.

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You can also swim and enjoy other water sports like windsurfing and snorkeling as well as kayaking and paddleboarding in the clear, clean water inhabited by tropical fish.

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The Islands of Marathon have virtually no crime or traffic congestion and thus is seen to many as the best place to live in the Florida Keys.

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