Key West

About this city

Also known as: The Conch Republic / The Last Resort

Key West is an iconic, historically rich island city serving as the southernmost point of the continental United States, located at the southwestern terminus of Florida's Overseas Highway in Monroe County. Geographically situated roughly 90 miles north of Cuba, the island features a unique subtropical landscape surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Originally settled by Spanish explorers and later built on seafaring wealth from wrecking, sponging, and cigar manufacturing, Key West has long been a legendary haven for artists, rebels, and presidents. Famous for its classic pastel-hued Conch architecture, uninhibited lifestyle, and breathtaking sunsets, the city perfectly blends Caribbean charm with rich American cultural history.