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The Lower Keys

The Lower Keys offer a vacation where wildlife roams free, coral reefs are a sanctuary and every moment invites you to breathe deeper.

Nature Leads the Way in The Lower Keys

Stretching from the Seven Mile Bridge to Stock Island, The Lower Keys offer a Florida vacation defined by calm, character and the rare thrill of wildlife in the open. You'll find unhurried days, secluded shores and no shortage of attractions to explore. Life here moves slower, the scenery feels untouched and the distractions fall away. Spend your time in ways you don’t plan for, shaped by the tide, the light and whatever catches your eye. With accommodations that balance seclusion and comfort with nature in every direction, the Lower Keys make it easy to unplug with intention.

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Places to Stay

Stay Hidden, Stay Inspired

The Lower Keys offer everything from waterfront campgrounds and cozy cottages to one of Florida’s most exclusive island resorts. Wherever you choose, seclusion and serenity come standard.

Stay Closer to Nature

Things to Do

Wild Moments, Quiet Escapes

Kayak through mangrove islands, snorkel the reefs at Looe Key, spot Key deer in the refuge or wander Bahia Honda’s shoreline. Here, activities flow with nature’s rhythm.

Explore the Wild

Local Events

The Calendar, as Laid-Back as the Breeze

Oyster roasts, local market pop ups and live music under stars make Lower Keys events simple, soulful and worth traveling for.

See What’s On

Food & Drink

Flavor with a Sense of Place

From freshly caught spiny lobster and elegant waterfront dining to island cocktails and conch fritters under the stars, cuisine in the Lower Keys blends authenticity with indulgence

Savor the Lower Keys

Arts & Culture

Stories Shaped by Reef, Wood and Water

Galleries showcase local artists inspired by the sea, historic sites tell stories of early island life, and community festivals celebrate the unique spirit of the Lower Keys.

Immerse in the Arts

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Fishing

Get Spoiled in Unspoiled Waters

From tarpon on the flats to sailfish offshore, the Lower Keys offer anglers a rare mix of solitude and world-class action. This is fishing without crowds, just you, the water and the catch of a lifetime.

Find a Guide

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Diving & Snorkeling

The Reef, Reserved For You

Looe Key is one of the most vibrant reefs in the Florida Keys, alive with angelfish, parrotfish, rays and turtles. Whether you snorkel the shallows or dive deeper, the Lower Keys offer underwater scenery that feels like another world.

Enter the Sanctuary

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Weddings

Love in its Natural Setting

Say “I do” on a palms-fringed beach, at a garden-hidden inn or under open sky at sunset. Lower Keys weddings blend intimacy and natural beauty in every detail.

Get Hitched

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Itineraries

Days Shaped by Nature

One day you snorkel reef canyons, the next you drift through mangroves or spot Key deer at dawn. These itineraries match your pace, so you return relaxed and refreshed.

Plan Your Trip

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Webcams

Watch the Wild, Live

View the Lower Keys from anywhere, with turquoise water, quiet shores and skies that stretch forever. The webcams bring paradise to your screen until you arrive.

See It Now

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Nature's Quiet Masterpiece

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Stillness That Stays With You

The Lower Keys are slow soft light, wind through palms, Key deer ghosting through morning shadows, coral reefs teeming just below the surface and horizons fading into twilight. Give this a look and feel the calm that defines the islands.