Key West Honeymoons
If you crave the perfect sunset and a touch of eccentricity for your honeymoon, Key West is the perfect destination.
Key West Honeymoon
If you’re looking for an unique tropical city that’s also a tourist haven, then we suggest planning a Key West honeymoon. The Key West attracts a funky and lively crowd alongside luxury vacationers, which makes it a great destination for newlyweds. With plenty of photo ops, like the iconic buoy that marks the most southern spot in the USA, and also tons of snorkeling sites, couples will have a one-of-a-kind trip during their Key West honeymoon. There are several historically significant locations in Key West for the history-minded honeymooner, too! No matter what type of getaway your envisioning, a Key West honeymoon provides couples with a romantic destination that's known for having wow-worthy sunsets, gorgeous coral reefs and more.
Start planning your Key West honeymoon by learning everything you need to know about this unique destination.
When to Go
December to February is the most popular time take your Key West honeymoon, since temperatures are usually in the mid-70s. However, if you don’t want to fight the crowds during your Key West honeymoon, March to May is less crowded and still offers reasonable temperatures.
Top Sights and Activities
- Fort Zachary Taylor State Park: Clean beaches and best water in Key West. Activities include snorkeling, hiking, biking and fishing.
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: Home to 50-60 varieties of butterflies, a plant conservatory and butterfly learning center.
- Duval Street: Famous downtown thoroughfare popular for shopping and art galleries.
- Boat Tours: Several boat tours are operated out of Key West. Options include sunset, sailing, snorkeling and kayaking tours.
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum: Former mansion home of American writer Ernest Hemingway.
- Mallory Square: Great place to watch the sunset and attend the festive Sunset Celebration, an arts festival that happens nightly.
- Harry S. Truman Little White House: Built as naval command headquarters, also used as winter home by President Harry Truman.
- Southernmost Point: The southernmost point of the United States is a popular photo op.
- Key West Cemetery: Above ground graves with quirky inscriptions many stacked on top of one another.
- Smathers Beach: The busiest beach on Key West and a nice place to watch the sunset. Also has picnic areas and jetski rentals.
- Audubon House: Colonial home featuring period furniture and 28 pieces by John James Audubon. Also features lush gardens.
- Key West Lighthouse: Visitors can climb 88 steps to the top for scenic views and then tour the keeper’s quarters turned museum.
- Dry Tortugas: Seven small islands located 70 miles off shore. Visit by seaplane or catamaran for fantastic snorkeling, diving and history.