United States travel guide
What to see in Key West
The last of the Florida Keys, at the end of the road across the sea, with colonial houses, Hemingway’s house and sunsets.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Key West highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Southernmost Point
The southernmost point of the continental US.
- Hemingway House
With its six-toed cats.
- Duval Street
The main street.
- Mallory Square
Sunsets.
- Overseas Highway
The road across the sea.
Day trips from Key West
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Key West
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Key West are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the neighbourhood food hall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the United States guide.
Frequently asked questions about Key West
What to see in Key West?
Southernmost Point, Hemingway House, Duval Street, Mallory Square and Overseas Highway.
What to see in Key West in one day?
Don’t miss Southernmost Point, Hemingway House, Duval Street, Mallory Square and Overseas Highway. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Key West?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Key West are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from Key West?
Key West from Miami.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.