Boating & Things to Do in Key West Fl
Discover 2 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.
Best Time to Visit
Subtropical climate featuring mild, dry winters and warm, active summers perfect for sandbar rafting and reef snorkeling. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.
Winter (Dec – Feb)
Air: 74°F – 78°FWater: 71°F – 73°F
Cool offshore breezes, excellent visibility for reef snorkeling.
Spring (Mar – May)
Air: 81°F – 85°FWater: 76°F – 78°F
Sandbar season begins, prime offshore sportfishing conditions.
Summer (Jun – Aug)
Air: 88°F – 92°FWater: 83°F – 86°F
Warm waters, afternoon thunder showers, lobster season opens in late July.
Autumn (Sep – Nov)
Air: 82°F – 86°FWater: 79°F – 82°F
Tropical season transitions to pleasant autumn cooling.
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Recommended Voyages & Itineraries
Curated Route4 Days
Biscayne Bay to Key Largo Cruise
Cruise south from Miami's high-energy sandbars through Biscayne National Park. Stop at Elliott Key, snorkel Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, and dock-and-dine in Key Largo.
Planned Stops
Miami→
Nixon Sandbar→
Elliott Key→
Carysfort Reef→
Key Largo
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All Key West Fl Destinations
BEACH
Boca Grande Key
Key West, FL
Narrow sand beach on west/southwest side facing a protected anchorage; good for shelling and walking; half the beach is closed above high tide to protect nesting shorebirds (some ESA-listed species use the area). Part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge.
BEACH
Woman Key
Key West, FL
Extensive south-facing sand beach and dunes bordered by clear shallow flats; loggerhead sea turtles nest here; half the beach/sand spit is closed above high tide to protect nesting turtles and shorebirds. Part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge.