The best things to do in Key West are doable in a day if you plan well. After about 40 years of going there, we think we know what to do on one day in Key West – but Key West keeps changing, as it has for the last 200 years.
We can help you plan for 1-day trip to Key West and we won’t waste a minute of your time.
If you are spending several days in Key West, try our post on The Florida Keys and Key West for a full list of activities. Below are things to see in Key West in one day.
It All Starts in the Morning
You know Key West is quirky (and that is generous!). Breakfast with your favorite chicken sounds reasonable, right?
At the Blue Heaven chickens roam freely through the courtyard and the décor screams Key West. Blue Heaven in probably the most famous place for breakfast in Key West, but Sarabeth’s is also a good choice for breakfast in old town Key West.
How To Know What To Do in Key West For A Day
If you don’t learn to get around Key West quickly, you will spend several valuable hours figuring out how to get from one destination to another! On the Conch Train Tour, you will see many places you will want to return to for a later-in-the-day visit and it only takes an hour.
By late morning you will have caught a glimpse of most of the more famous attractions in Key West. You certainly know where Duval Street is by now. Head there for a walk to the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Birds and butterflies in their natural habitat are worth an hour of your time.
While you are at the south end of Duval, if you must, go to the southernmost buoy and get your picture taken – every first-timer does!
This is a must for just a day trip in Key West. The southernmost point in the United States is represented by the buoy. It is at the top of many people’s list of things to see in Key West.
Time for Lunch in Key West With A View
If you are in a hurry, try DJ’s Clam
Shack on Duval a couple blocks away.
While you are at this end of the island, you can have lunch at Louie’s Backyard. This world-famous restaurant overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and serves some 5-star cuisine. We recommend the Key West Pink Shrimp however they are preparing them.
If you want something a little less formal, head back down Duval to DJ’s Clam Shack – the lobster roll is awesome!
If you were here for more than a day, we would recommend Hogfish Grill on Stock Island – this unpretentious place has the best Hogfish Sandwich on earth! You will be coming back, so save this favorite!
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