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Southernmost Point Buoy

A sight in Old Town, Key West, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Southernmost Point Buoy in Old Town, Key West
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Why go

The painted buoy marking the southernmost point of the continental U.S.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Key West, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 places to eat and 3 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Louie's Backyard and Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Key West. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Louie's Backyard

    A long-running restaurant on the Atlantic side of the island, with dinner on tiered decks over the water.

    Food · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters

    88 steps to the top for views over Old Town, across the street from Hemingway's house.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

    Hemingway's 1930s home with guided tours and dozens of six-toed cats.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    El Siboney

    Cash-friendly Cuban restaurant serving roast pork and plantains in large portions.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    El Siboney

    A family-run Cuban restaurant on a residential corner, known for roast pork, plantains and Cuban bread.

    Food · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Blue Heaven

    Bahama Village garden restaurant with roosters underfoot; famous for breakfast and tall key lime pie.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Southernmost Point Buoy features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More sights to see in Key West

Another curated sight in Key West. See the full Key West guide.

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 Southernmost Point Buoy itself, we suggest: Early morning.

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 Southernmost Point Buoy, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1400 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Coordinates
24.54651, -81.79751
Destination
Key West, Florida

Southernmost Point Buoy: quick answers

How much time do you need at Southernmost Point Buoy?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Southernmost Point Buoy. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Southernmost Point Buoy?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Lines get long midday; come early or at night.

Is Southernmost Point Buoy free?

Yes, we list Southernmost Point Buoy as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Southernmost Point Buoy?

Southernmost Point Buoy is at 1400 Whitehead 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 Southernmost Point Buoy?

Southernmost Point Buoy appears on Miami Beach Getaway and Florida Keys Adventure, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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