Lower Keys Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Just in case you wanted to know how close LA, Honolulu Detroit or Wildwood, NJ was? Right here in Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key we can find the answer to that question.
Sunsets in the Florida Keys are hard to beat! #floridakeys #bahiahonda
The view from the bridge at Bahia Honda is unreal. The colors of the water are so beautiful and the #blue can vary so much! We love this park more than most we have ever visited!
A slice of paradise
Old versus the new. The Seven mile bridge between Marathon and Key West is beautiful as you journey through the keys. On the water, you get a great view looking up. Old on the left.

Where to stay in Lower Keys

Bahia Honda State Park beach in the Florida Keys near the overseas highway bridge.

Big Coppitt Key

If you're spending some time in Big Coppitt Key, Shark Key and Wilhelmina Harvey Park are top sights worth seeing.

Big Coppitt Key
Bird refuge wildlife background panorama banner of nature landscape ocean birds in Key West, Florida. Animals of the USA.

Cutthroat Harbor Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Cutthroat Harbor Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Venture Key and Venture Out Keys.

Cutthroat Harbor Estates
Sugarloaf Shores featuring a bay or harbor

Sugarloaf Shores

Though Sugarloaf Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Florida Keys Beaches and Sugarloaf Beach.

Sugarloaf Shores
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Bay Point

While Bay Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lower Sugarloaf Sound and Sugarloaf Beach.

Bay Point
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Cudjoe Gardens

While Cudjoe Gardens may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Sugarloaf Key and Upper Sugarloaf Sound.

Cudjoe Gardens
Bahia Honda State Park, Florida Keys.  Old rustic overseas highway bridge.

Sands

Though Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Big Pine Key Flea Market and Calusa Beach.

Sands
Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

3 out of 5
251 Co Rd 939 Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)
Overall a great experience. The space worked really well for our family and the grounds, beach, and pool were welcoming and enhanced the experience. My only complaint is that there is apparently an unwritten rule that no jumping at all (not just diving) is allowed into the pool. This rule isn’t written ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

2.5 out of 5
1791 Bogie Drive Big Pine Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Big Pine Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
We stayed 4 night and it was absolutely amazing experience. Location to stores and restaurants was very close. Room/Boat was clean and well stocked with everything you would need. We rented a boat for the day and it was very easy to pickup and drop off. The support staff was friendly and helpful ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue Summerland Key FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £175 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£175
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The perfect amount of extra touches makes this property the best place to stay in the lower keys.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Parmer's Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

2.5 out of 5
1791 Bogie Drive Big Pine Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Big Pine Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
We stayed 4 night and it was absolutely amazing experience. Location to stores and restaurants was very close. Room/Boat was clean and well stocked with everything you would need. We rented a boat for the day and it was very easy to pickup and drop off. The support staff was friendly and helpful ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina
Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (166 reviews)
Yes you are on the ocean, yes there are docks, and yes you are centrally located for activities. Cottage was clean but very dated and not well kept. It is not private, we had people walking and driving in and around us throughout the day. We did bring a dog, which is why we liked the private description, ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
Cottage with Pool  and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!

Cottage with Pool and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Great house, so clean Nicole was so pleasant and responsive

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Cottage with Pool and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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