Activities

BIKING, PARASAILING, SNORKELING: THERE'S SO MUCH TO DO

With average temperatures ranging from 70-90 degrees, the best thing to do in Key West is be outdoors or in the water. Whether you want to relax on a beach under the sun, snorkel through turquoise waters, rent a bike and cruise around the entire island or explore a local national or state park, there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy in Key West. Make the Gardens Hotel Key West your home away from home for your outdoor adventures. Our Concierge is always happy to share advice and suggestions to make your stay perfect. Please let us make your arrangements in advance either email reservations@gardenshotel.com or by telephone: 305-294-2661

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JAZZ IN THE GARDENS

Our Jazz In The Gardens series runs October through May, 5 - 7:30pm, Sundays. This is a free event, and the public is welcome to this very popular event.

Local and celebrated notable talent from all over perform to a very happy audience. A must when staying.

LOCAL TOUR COMPANIES & CHARTERS

Take a sunset cruise on the Atlantic Ocean. Go on a glass-bottom boat ride or take a Jet Ski tour around the island. Fish for tarpon, snapper, grouper and more on a local charter, or rent your own boat and fish at your leisure. The following are a few trusted tour and charter companies you can look to for an exciting excursion on the water:

  • Lucky Fleet

  • Tours Key West

  • Key West Parasail

  • Danger Charters

  • Honest Eco

  • Barefoot Billy's

  • Floridays

  • Key West Seaplane Adventures

  • Seize the Day Charters

  • Conch Tour Train

  • Old Town Trolley Tours

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

Beaches, state and national parks, wildlife refuges, and gardens—all these await you in beautiful Key West. Take a ferry to Dry Tortugas National Park for a fun day trip, or stay close to the hotel and explore Fort Zachary Taylor or Fort East Martello. Spend the day lounging and playing in the water at South Beach, Smathers Beach or Higgs Beach. Or walk through beautiful local gardens and parks filled with exotic plants, trees, and animals.

Below are a few of our favorite outdoor spots to visit during your stay:

  • City View Trolley

  • Dry Tortugas National Park, 0.7 mile (ferry to the island)

  • South Beach, 0.7 mile

  • Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden, 0.7 mile

  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, 0.8 mile

  • Spottswood Park, 0.9 mile

  • AIDS Memorial, 1 mile

  • Key West Veterans Memorial at Bayview Park, 1 mile

  • West Garden Club / West Martello Tower, 1.3 miles

  • West Garden Club / West Martello Tower, 1.3 miles

  • Higgs Beach, 1.3 miles

  • Sonny McCoy Indigenous Park, 1.5 miles

  • Key West Wildlife Center, 1.6 miles

  • Smathers Beach, 2.6 miles

  • Little Hamaca Park, 2.9 miles

  • Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 4 miles

  • National Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge, 35.2 miles

  • Bahia Honda State Park, 36.5 miles