Things to Do in Florida Keys
17 curated spots from Florida Keys itineraries
Activities & Attractions
9 curated experiences
Bahia Honda State Park Beach Time
Arrive in the morning for snorkeling near shore, wading in shallow water, picnicking under shelters, and walking up to the old bridge overlook for views.[4]
3h · $10-15 per vehicle
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Take a guided tour through Hemingway’s former home, see the six-toed cats, and enjoy the shaded grounds.[1][3][6]
1h 30m · $17-25 per person
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach
Tour the Civil War–era fort briefly, then spend the morning on the adjacent rocky-sand beach with good near-shore snorkeling and shaded picnic tables.[3][6]
3h · $8-15 per vehicle
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Walk through a climate-controlled glasshouse filled with butterflies, small birds, and lush plants just off the southern end of Duval Street.[2][6]
1h · $12-18 per person
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
Arrive before sunset to watch street performers, browse local craft stalls, and enjoy the classic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico.[2][3][6]
2h · Free
Old Seven Mile Bridge Walk
Park near the Marathon side and walk a portion of the pedestrian-only span for open-water views, breezes, and photos of the newer roadway bridge.[4]
1h · Free
Smathers Beach Morning Relax
Head to Key West’s longest beach for swimming, paddle rentals, or just lounging under rented chairs and umbrellas along the sandy shoreline.[1][3][4]
2h 30m · Free (plus optional chair rentals)
Sombrero Beach
Spend the late afternoon on this family-friendly beach with a playground, sandy shoreline, and usually calm water; good for swimming and sandcastles.
2h · Free
Turtle Hospital Tour
Join a guided tour of the rehabilitation tanks and learn about rescued sea turtles and conservation work.
1h 30m · $25-35 per personRestaurants & Food
8 local favorites
Bahia Honda State Park Picnic
Pack a picnic of gluten-free sandwiches (on GF bread or lettuce wraps), fruit, and snacks, and use the park’s picnic tables and pavilions between swims.
1h · $8-15 per person (groceries)
Burdines Waterfront
Casual upstairs marina spot; choose grilled fish, burgers without buns, salads, and plain fries (confirm fryer) while watching the boat traffic at sunset.
1h 30m · $18-28 per person
Eaton Street Seafood Market & Restaurant
Choose your fresh fish or shellfish from the counter and have it grilled or blackened; they can prepare seafood without breading and serve with gluten-free sides like rice and slaw (confirm dressings).
1h 30m · $22-40 per person
Island Fish Company
Open-air waterfront restaurant; go for grilled fish tacos in lettuce wraps, unbreaded fish platters, burgers without buns, and salads—staff are used to gluten-free requests.
1h 15m · $18-30 per person
Salute! On The Beach
Beachfront café with Italian-Caribbean fare; opt for grilled fish, salads, and some naturally gluten-free dishes (confirm pasta options and any GF preparations when ordering).
1h 15m · $18-30 per person
Sandy’s Café (at the Historic Truman Annex area)
Cuban-influenced café; choose grilled meats, eggs, and salads without bread or with corn-based sides, confirming which items are gluten free.
1h · $12-20 per person
The Café
Modern, mostly vegetarian café just off Duval with clearly marked gluten-free dishes like rice bowls, salads, and GF pasta options.
1h 30m · $18-30 per person
The Waterfront Brewery
Brewery restaurant on the water; order grilled fish, salads, tacos in lettuce wraps, and burgers without buns; ask which items are gluten free and how fries are fried.[3]
1h 30m · $20-35 per personMore on Florida Keys
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