An original photo of Key West, with a little context

Brought to you by the editors of Key West Travel Guide, below are our favorite photos of Key West – one of the most scenic and beautiful places in the United States.  Here you’ll find pictures of our famous sunsets, tropical plants, historic architecture, perfect days at the beach, Key West’s vibrant arts and culture, and anything else that catches our eye.

Stop by often – a view of paradise should never be out of sight.

Photo of the Day – Sunrise at Key West Smather’s Beach

Sunrise at a Key West beach, with palm trees silhouetted in the glowing amber of

Photo of the Day – Waverunners on a Crystal Blue Sea

The nearshore (and reef!) visibility of Key West’s sea has lately been incredible, providing excellent

Photo of the Day – Blue Heaven, the Night Before Goombay

Happy Goombay Fest 2018! Petronia Street in Bahama Village is about to host the biggest

Photo of the Day – A Most Colorful Sunset Over Key West Harbor

Brilliant orange, peach, and blue colors are awash during this sunset view of Key West

Photo of the Day – This Couple Knows How to Sunset!

As the sun lowers to the horizon and sailboats drift past, a couple takes in

Photo of the Day – Beach Flowers at Sunset

Stunning sunset photo with colorful beach wildflowers and sailboats in the distance Beachside wildflowers provide

Photo of the Day – Key West Has Good Beaches

Does Key West have nice beaches? Yes, indeed! Pictured here is the beach at Fort

Photo of the Day – Post Irma, Key West Strong

The colorful Strand Theater on Duval Street proudly declares Key West Strong, a testament to

Photo of the Day – 2017 Partial Solar Eclipse in Key West

Using pinhole technology, the 2017 eclipse provided the ultimate font for remembering the astrological event.

Photo of the Day – Sandy Turquoise Ocean Flats

Just north and east of Key West are some of finest bonefish flats. Here, one

Photo of the Day – San Carlos Building on Duval Street

Historic Key West building, considered the birthplace of the Cuban independence movement, illuminated during sunset

Photo of the Day – Ocean Visibility Clear Enough to “Snorkel” from the Dock

Take a walk out on the Higgs Beach Pier and see ocean life below your

Photo of the Day – A Swallowtail Butterfly and Metamorphasis

A butterfly in the garden is a good reminder of the metamorphosis of life Swallowtail

Key West Photo of the Day: Colorful Key West Bougainvillea

This intensely-colored hedge of bougainvillea doesn’t wait for spring to start blooming. In Key West,

Key West Photo of the Day: Strand Theater

With its carnival facade and neon lights, the Strand Theater at 527 Duval Street is

Key West Photo of the Day: Winter Orchids

Key West’s tropical climate produces ideal orchid growing conditions – even in winter! Thanks to

Key West Photo of the Day: Brown Pelican on the Pier

Once threatened with extinction from now-banned pesticides in the 1970’s, Brown Pelicans are now abundant

Key West Photo of the Day: Super Moon from White Street Pier

Seasonal “Super Moon” rises over the eastern end of Key West The moon appeared its

Key West Photo of the Day: St. Paul’s Church

This fourth church structure to be built by the St. Paul’s Episcopal parishioners, is located

Key West Photo of the Day: Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

A world of wonder above and below the sea awaits passengers of the glass bottom

Key West Video of the Day: Boat Trip to Backcountry Beach

Smooth seas made for a perfect boat ride to an uninhabited offshore island beach With

Key West Photo of the Day: Remote Island Beach

This pristine backcountry beach, a locals favorite, is reached only by boat and is located

Key West Photo of the Day: Stealthy Cat Artist Strikes in Old Town

Cats and art: two of Key West’s favorite characteristics combine in this surreal piece of

Key West Photo of the Day: Palm Tree Silhouette at Sunset

A mango sunset and shadowed palm trees reveal a timeless view of Old Town Key

Key West Photo of the Day: Sunset Key Beach Cottages

From Navy dredging to luxury development, Sunset Key has today become a tantalizing vista seen

Key West Photo of the Day: Chicken Goes to the Beach

A photo that is SOOOO Key West: beaches & chickens! Everyone loves a day at

Key West Photo of the Day: Perfect Beach Day at Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park

The beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park showing off its many hues of blue

Key West Photo of the Day: Southernmost Point Marker

The Southernmost Point marker in Key West is the most popular selfie spot on the

Key West Photo of the Day: View from Fort Jefferson, Moat Wall & Turquoise Sea

A deteriorating brick wall at Fort Jefferson provides an alluring view of the sea Completed

Key West Photo of the Day: Sunset Pier’s Selfiemost Point

Sunset’s glow provided a picture-perfect view of Key West harbor and Ocean Key House’s signpost

Key West Photo of the Day: Cuban Tree Frog & Orchid

A vanda orchid bloom provides a dramatic hammock for one of Key West’s curious creatures,