The Florida Keys is a beautiful place in Florida to visit for natural landscapes, sunsets, and amazing key lime pie!

best areas to stay in the florida keys:

1) MARATHON

Marathon has always been my home base whenever I have visited the Keys every year. My absolute favorite place to stay is Tranquility Bay, which is a great resort right on the water. They have kayaks and paddleboards, a great pool and beach area, and a wonderful restaurant as well. I highly recommend renting a water-facing room if you can, as the views are amazing, especially for sunset.

2) DUCK KEY

Duck Key is another great area to stay in and I would definitely say that it is more for families. Hawks Cay Resort and Spa has everything you will need and then some. This resort is huge and has so many amenities, including a swimming with a dolphin experience.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT:

For the best weather: Any of the summer months, but I prefer May as there are fewer crowds and it is very hot and sunny at those times of the year.

TIPS + TRICKS for the keys:

1) Bring a rain jacket- sometimes there can be afternoon thunderstorms

2) If you have a boat, bring it! Some of the best spots are only accessible by boat

3) Don’t go to the Keys for the beaches- there are very few beaches and it is known more for its natural landscapes and boating

4) Rent a jet ski if you can! I did a jet ski adventure in Marathon and it was a fun experience

5) You need to order key lime pie everywhere you go, the Florida Keys have the best key lime pie you will ever have.