Green Businesses
Choose Businesses That Care for the Keys
The natural beauty of the Florida Keys is part of what makes being here so special. Across the island chain, local businesses are taking steps to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and help protect the waters and ecosystems around them.
You can be part of that effort. Use the listings below to find accommodations, restaurants, marinas, dive operators, fishing guides and other businesses recognized for environmentally responsible practices.
Find Green Businesses in the Florida Keys
Ready to make your trip a little greener? Browse the businesses below and use the filters to find participating places to stay, eat, dock, dive, and fish.
Green Lodging
Rest easy knowing your stay can make a difference. Florida Green Lodging properties are recognized for efforts to conserve resources such as water and energy and reduce waste. Look for the Green Lodging leaf when choosing where to stay in the Keys.
Blue Star Operators
Heading out on or under the water? Choose a Blue Star-certified dive operator or fishing guide. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Blue Star program recognizes operators that help visitors enjoy diving, snorkeling and fishing while following practices that safeguard the Keys’ marine resources.
Clean Marinas
A day on the water starts at the dock. Clean Marina businesses help make environmentally responsible boating part of the Florida Keys experience. Use the listings below to find participating marinas throughout the island chain.
Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Make your next meal a little friendlier to the ocean. Ocean Friendly Restaurants are recognized for making choices designed to reduce waste and support healthier oceans.
Skip the Stuff
Sometimes less really is more. Restaurants and food trucks participating in Skip the Stuff help reduce single-use waste by providing items such as plastic utensils, straws and condiment packets only when customers ask for them.
Visitors can help, too. Simply say “no thanks” to the extras you don’t need.
Plastic Free Key West
Plastic Free Key West celebrates Key West businesses taking action to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, single-use plastics. Participating businesses make voluntary commitments to reduce plastic use through more sustainable choices.
Protect Our Seagrass
Seagrass beds are part of what makes Florida Keys waters so special. They also need a little help from boaters. Propellers can damage shallow seagrass beds, leaving scars behind. Check tide and navigational charts before you head out, and steer clear of shallow areas. A handy local reminder is: “Brown, brown, run aground. Blue, blue, sail on through."
Filters
Key West
The Green Pineapple
The Green Pineapple — eco-conscious lifestyle boutique & wellness café in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Rachel Burrows Art and Jewelry
Rachel Burrows Art and Jewelry is a Key West local artisan creating and selling original art and handcrafted jewelry at the Key West Artisan Market, Key West Farmers Market, and local events throughout the Florida Keys.
Key West
Sushi Song
Sushi Song in Key West offers fresh, expertly crafted sushi and Japanese cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for sushi lovers seeking authentic flavors.
Key West
Beachside Resort & Residences
Spacious Key West condos with private beach, marina, dining, and island adventures.
Weddings Max
600
Meetings Max
1075
Total Space
11500 sq ft
Largest Room
5675 sq ft
Key Largo
MarineLab Environmental Education
Founded by undersea pioneer Ian Koblick, MarineLab in Key Largo delivers immersive, hands-on marine science education focused on the Florida Keys ecosystem.
Islamorada
Safe Harbor Angler House
Secluded marina sanctuary with luxury lodging, sportfishing, pool, and events.
Islamorada
Caloosa Cove Resort
Fifteen acres on the ocean at mile marker 73.5, with 30 suites that all have kitchens, balconies and water out the front door, plus a heated pool and a sandy beach. Tie your boat up out back, walk over to Habano's for Cuban food, and never move the car.
Key West
Yolicious
Yolicious is a Key West small business crafting mouthwatering organic, gluten-free, and vegan snacks, baked goods, and stone-ground raw nut butters for health-conscious locals and visitors who refuse to compromise on flavor.
Key West
Bella Laine
Bella Laine is a Key West candle studio, boutique, and gallery offering hand-poured candles, jewelry, artwork, and gifts.
Marathon
Bongos Botanical Beer Garden
Keep your eyes peeled at Mile Marker 59 on Grassy Key because Bongos Botanical Beer Garden is one of those places you could easily miss and never forgive yourself for. Opened in 2020 inside The Lagoon adventure park, this tropical beer garden is surrounded by mature palms, banana trees, and an organic herb and fruit garden growing the fresh ingredients that go straight into your cocktail, with over 20 craft beers on tap, a daily food truck, weekend brunch and live music, hammock chairs for swinging, lawn games, and a genuinely dog-friendly policy that extends to a plain beef patty for your pup.
The Lagoon Cafe
The Lagoon Café in Tavernier serves fresh, flavorful coastal cuisine and tropical drinks in a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.
Key West
Keyfillery
Keyfillery is Key West's first and only refillery at 830 Fleming Street, offering non-toxic, eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, cleaners, and zero-waste accessories in reusable containers — available in-store, by local delivery, pickup, or shipping nationwide.
Islamorada
KeyZ Charters
Explore the Florida Keys with KeyZ Charters—unique boat tours, snorkeling, and sunset cruises!
Key West
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Hyatt Centric Key West – Waterfront resort with spa, pool, and dining.
Weddings Max
100
Meetings Max
80
Total Space
2369 sq ft
Largest Room
1181 sq ft
