Day trips from Key West
Day trips from Key West open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December to March, with highs around 78°F (25°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Key West
Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & SunsetFrom $125View 
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity OptionsFrom $49View 
Round Trip Key West Day Trip from Miami with ActivitiesFrom $39View 
Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and MimosasFrom $54View 
Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley TourFrom $56View 
Miami to Key West Day Trip TransportationFrom $54View
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Places to go from Key West
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Dry Tortugas National Park
- Fort Jefferson on a remote island, by ferry or seaplane. About 68 miles away.
- Big Pine Key
- Home of the tiny Key deer. About 28 miles away.
- Marathon
- A middle Keys town with a turtle hospital. About 48 miles away.
- Islamorada
- Sportfishing, and feeding the tarpon at Robbie's. About 78 miles away.
- Key Largo
- John Pennekamp coral reef park, for snorkelling and glass-bottom boats. About 91 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Key West month by month
Averages for Key West Int'l, Florida, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 76 (24) | 77 (25) | 80 (26) | 83 (28) | 86 (30) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 91 (33) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 81 (27) | 78 (25) |
| Low °F (°C) | 65 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 73 (23) | 76 (25) | 79 (26) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 79 (26) | 77 (25) | 72 (22) | 68 (20) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:00 pm | 6:21 pm | 7:36 pm | 7:49 pm | 8:03 pm | 8:17 pm | 8:19 pm | 8:02 pm | 7:32 pm | 7:01 pm | 5:40 pm | 5:41 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Key West?
December to March. Expect highs around 78°F (25°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are September and August.
What's the closest day trip from Key West?
Big Pine Key, about 28 miles away: home of the tiny Key deer. Marathon, about 48 miles away: a middle Keys town with a turtle hospital. Dry Tortugas National Park, about 68 miles away: fort Jefferson on a remote island, by ferry or seaplane.
Where can I book day trips in Key West?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
