Embrace Summer with Some Fun New Activities

FLORIDA KEYS — The Florida Keys & Key West continue to spotlight the destination’s eco-oriented “Connect & Protect” initiative to encourage awareness of sustainable, memorable activities for visitors. Here’s what’s new: Keys Tours  In the Lower Keys, new daily interpretive trolley tours of Bahia Honda State Park, offered by Friends of Bahia Honda State Park, describe the natural ecosystem and history of the park. Tours are scheduled at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Suggested donations of $5 per person go to the Friends of Bahia Honda and are used for beautification and restoration of the 524-acre park. Visit floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/Bahia-Honda-state-park or call 305-872-9807.   Key West Hydrobikes offers hourly rentals or tours from various Key West locations, including Simonton Beach (only 4 blocks from Ambrosia). Cyclists on pedal-powered nonmotorized water bikes can cross Key West Harbor to the back side of Wisteria Island to dismount and snorkel in the island’s uncrowded waters. Tours are guided or nonguided. Visit keywesthydrobikes.com or call 800-935-6927. Key West’s newest attraction is the Sails to Rails Museum at Flagler Station in the Key West Historic Seaport. Guests can follow an interactive timeline of Key West history to learn about the industries of sponging, turtle harvesting, shipwreck salvage (also called wrecking) and cigar making. The state-of-the-art museum features hands-on exhibits, intriguing video presentations, unique artifacts. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And Last But Not Least..... We have dropped to our low season rates, even though low season doesn't start until August 16.  So take advantage of these great savings.  If you haven't been here in a while, we miss you!  And we hope you miss us too.    Please call us directly at 305-296-9838 and ask one of our helpful and friendly Front Desk Ladies to book your stay.

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June July 4-July  

7th Annual Key Lime Festival

A wacky talent show, pie-eating and cooking contests and other tasty temptations await Key West visitors during the annual Key Lime Festival. Four days of culinary events for every taste are planned, including favorites from past years like the Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll, and new favorites for Key Lime lovers like The Key Lime Pie Hop.

            

July 4

Rotary Club Annual Fireworks Show

Now in its 34th year, the 4th of July is a Key West tradition for generations of locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the Key West Fireworks Celebration at 9 p.m. at the Edward B. Knight Pier (White Street Pier). Live local music, family friendly games, along with a spectacular view of the fireworks. 

 

July 5-7

Inaugural Key West Mermaid Festival

Our crew and mermaid pod are over the waves excited to bring you this three-day weekend event, packed with so many fun and "mervelous" events. From “Mermaid Meet & Greets” and our “Sunday Funday with Mermaids”, to mermaid vendors with a splash of entertainment and heaps of ocean awareness, dancing under the sea, and much, much more! With activities for the little mermaids and adult mermaids at heart, the Key West Mermaid Festival is an entire island family friendly event welcoming Florida Keys locals and visitors from across all of our oceans.

            

 

July 11-13

Mel Fisher Days

Come commemorate the anniversary of Mel Fisher’s famous 16-year search for the Spanish galleon Atocha and the discovery of the Atocha Mother Load . Annual Dock Party at Schooner Wharf Bar, with tours of salvaging vessels, raffle, silent and live auctions and live entertainment. Proceeds from these events are to benefit Wesley House Family Services, Inc.

                

July 16-21

Hemingway Days

The 39th annual celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, the Running of the Bulls, a short story competition, fishing tournament, 5k Run and Paddleboard Race, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a birthday “party” commemorating Ernest’s July 21st birthday.

 

          

 

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