In the Lower Keys, you can find all that the Keys have to offer: the unique tropical environment, aqua water, great fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, dining and many other activities. Cudjoe Key is just 19 miles north of Key West, and is conveniently located near the Key West Airport.
The Overseas Highway (Highway 1) runs throughout the Keys and is marked with mile markers. The following is a general description of the Keys according to mile marker:
Mile Markers
87 - 110 Key Largo
66 - 86 Islamorada
40-65 Marathon
5 - 39 Lower Keys (Big Pine, Little Torch, Summerland, Ramrod,
Cudjoe, Sugarloaf, Geiger, Big Coppitt)
0 - 5 Key West/Stock Island
Keys Events
For information on upcoming activities, check the Calendar of Events. Here are a couple:
Mini-Lobster Season - the last consecutive Wednesday & Thursday in July
Lobster Fest Key West - August
Hemingway Festival - July
Fantasy Fest - October
Marathon Seafood Festival - March
What is Mini Lobster Season?
The regular lobster season runs August 6 - March 31. Mini Lobster Season is 2 days in July just prior to the opening of lobster season when the catching of lobster is allowed. For more details on the rules, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website. This is a popular time for many vacationer's to come to the Keys.
Keys Weather
Those unfamiliar with the Keys often assume it is very hot. The average maximum temperature in the summer is on 81 degrees! The average temperature in the coldest month, January, is 68.7. November - April is the dry season in the Keys, and May - October is the rainy season.
Things to Do
Big Pine Boat Rental
(305) 745-1505
Big Pine Kayak Tours
Looe Key Resort & Dive Center
Dive in the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary - one of the best reefs in the world.
SNUBA OF KEY WEST
305-292-4616
201 Front Street Key West, FL 33040
Dive without a dive certificate! Includes diving instruction and guide. Snuba is a great way to try out diving!
Sky Dive Key West
Located in the Lower Keys at Sugarloaf Key
SEAPLANES OF KEY WEST
Toll Free: 1-800-950-2FLY
Seaplanes of Key West flies 70 miles west of Key West. Out over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico to America's most inaccessible National Park- The Dry Tortugas. Enjoy sightseeing, snorkeling, bird watching, history and more. Located at Key West International Airport.
Keys Attractions
Dolphin Research Center - MM 59, Grassy Key. Call ahead to swim with the dolphins!
Bahia Honda State Park
Hemingway's House, Key West
Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas
Bare Sole Sandals, LLC
Bare Sole Sandals is a one of a kind sandal boutique. The store carries many
brands and styles of sandals and flip flops for women, men and children.
The Big Pine Key, FL store also carries jewelry, accesories and gifts.
