Activity Old Town, Key West
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
An activity in Old Town, Key West, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Nightly sunset gathering on the harbor with street performers and food carts.
It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Key West, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 3 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mallory Square and Captain Tony's Saloon.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Key West. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Mallory Square
The nightly sunset celebration on the Gulf side, with street performers, food carts and boats crossing the horizon.
Sight · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Captain Tony's Saloon
The original Sloppy Joe's location (1930s), with a tree growing through the roof and live music.
Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Sloppy Joe's Bar
Hemingway-era Duval Street bar with live music from noon to late.
Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Sloppy Joe's conch shell drop
A giant lit conch shell lowered from the roof of Sloppy Joe's at midnight, watched by a crowd that fills Duval Street.
Activity · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Harry S. Truman Little White House
Truman's winter White House, shown on guided tours of the original rooms.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
Key lime pie on a stick (chocolate-dipped, frozen) and key lime goods.
Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.
More to do in Key West
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration is our only activity pick in Key West; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Key West guide.
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Hemingway's 1930s home with guided tours and dozens of six-toed cats.
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Southernmost Point Buoy
The painted buoy marking the southernmost point of the continental U.S.
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Civil War fort with the best swimming beach in town and shade under pine trees.
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Blue Heaven
Bahama Village garden restaurant with roosters underfoot; famous for breakfast and tall key lime pie.
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Pepe's Cafe
Key West's oldest restaurant (1909), serving seafood and steaks under a backyard arbor.
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Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
88 steps to the top for views over Old Town, across the street from Hemingway's house.
When to go
Average daily highs in Key West run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Mallory Square Sunset Celebration itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Key West from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Key West weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Mallory Square Pier, 420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
- Coordinates
- 24.55994, -81.80772
- Destination
- Key West, Florida
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration: quick answers
How much time do you need at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Mallory Square Sunset Celebration?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Arrive 45 min before sunset for a spot on the edge.
Is Mallory Square Sunset Celebration free?
Yes, we list Mallory Square Sunset Celebration as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Mallory Square Sunset Celebration?
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration is at Mallory Square Pier, 420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Mallory Square Sunset Celebration?
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration appears on Miami Beach Getaway and Florida Keys Adventure, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Mallory Square Sunset Celebration to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Key West.
Plan Key West
- Key West travel guide 13 places
- Best time to visit Key West weather by month
- Everglades to Key West 75 mi straight-line
- Key Largo to Key West 91 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Key West
- Blue Heaven Food
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum Sight
- The Green Parrot Bar Drinks
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.