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Watersports Key West: Your Day Starts At The Dock

Key West, Florida, is surrounded by shallow sandbars, coral reefs, and open Gulf water. Most adventures begin within minutes of Key West Harbor or Smathers Beach, where boats, jet skis, and parasails launch daily into the Florida Marine Sanctuary. From the Seaport at 201 William St to departures along Roosevelt Boulevard, Sunset Watersports operates where…

Key West Boat Tours: Which Adventure Is Calling Your Name?

Key West, Florida, is built around its harbor, reefs, and open Gulf horizon. From Key West Harbor to Cow Key Marina, boats leave daily for snorkeling, sandbars, dolphin watching, and sunset sails inside the Florida Marine Sanctuary.  If you stay near Key West Harbor, Sunset Watersports is right there when you’re ready to get on…

Sunset Watersports and Barefoot Billy’s Join Forces To Deliver The Best Activities In Key West

Author: Nathan Knight Sunset Watersports and Barefoot Billy’s Join Forces Two Key West Icons, One Local Family.  KEY WEST, FL (January 2026) – Sunset Watersports, a cornerstone of the Florida Keys watersports community for over 40 years, is proud to announce the acquisition of Barefoot Billy’s. This union brings together the two most storied names…

Sunset Watersports vs. Barefoot Billy’s: Best Things to Do in Key West

Author: Nathan Knight Sunset Watersports or Barefoot Billy’s? A Guide to Key West’s Top Rated Activities You are researching the best “things to do in Key West.” Here is why these two local names keep popping up. As the undisputed leaders in island watersports, these two companies appear everywhere because they have survived the test…

DO NOT MAKE THESE 14 MISTAKES WHEN VISITING KEY WEST

Author: Nathan Knight THE TOP 14 MISTAKES VISITORS MAKE WHEN VISITING KEY WEST A Local Insider’s Guide to Doing Key West the Right Way Welcome to paradise! Whether this is your first visit or your tenth, Key West has a way of surprising people. It’s quirky, colorful, laid-back, and filled with natural beauty,…

What time does the sunset in Key West 2026 calendar?

Author: Nathan Knight Key West Sunset Times in 2026 (Week-by-Week) Quick Info: Sunset in Key West ranges from ~5:38 PM EST in late November to ~8:20 PM EDT in late June in 2026. Times below are in local time 2026 Key West Sunset Times By Week January 2026 – Sunset Times…

Southernmost Point’s New Location In Key West

Author: Nathan Knight Southernmost Point Buoy Has Been Relocated To A New Location In Key West One of Key West’s most famous landmarks, the Southernmost Point Buoy, has a temporary new home. Visitors looking to snap that iconic photo will need to head a little further up on Duval Street while the city makes long-overdue…

How Does Key West Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in 2026?

Even on an island where summer never seems to end, Labor Day Weekend has become one of Key West’s favorite long weekends. Whether you’re coming for the holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026, or making a longer getaway of it, Key West has its own way of celebrating. Quick Answers Key West celebrates…

Key West 4th Of July Activity Guide

Author: Nathan Knight Your Ultimate Guide to 4th of July 2026 in Key West Planning to spend Independence Day in paradise? Key West throws one of the most unforgettable July 4th celebrations in the country — complete with fireworks over the ocean, live music in the streets, beach days, and bucket-list watersports. Let’s dive into…

Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In Key West

Author: Nathan Knight Local Favorites, Hidden Adventures & Laid-Back Island Vibes Think you’ve seen all that Key West has to offer? Think again. The Conch Republic is filled with tucked-away gems that most visitors miss, from waterfront dives with killer views to sandbars so secluded, you’d think they were your own private island….

Top 5 Key West Tours & 5 More Fun Things to Do While You’re Here

Author: Nathan Knight Top 5 Key West Tours Worth Booking (And Why They’re Totally Worth It) Planning a trip to Key West? Beyond sandy beaches and laid-back Duval Street vibes, this island is packed with unforgettable trips & tours. Here’s our curated list of the Top 5 Key West tours you must experience, from…

A Complete Guide to the Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West: History & Tips

Author: Nathan Knight The Southernmost Point buoy in Key West, Florida, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Florida Keys—and for good reason. It’s a vibrant symbol of the southernmost city in the continental United States, drawing countless visitors who line up daily to snap that quintessential photo. But there’s more to the…