Key West Spring Break Hotels & Vacation Rentals: find your perfect rental from just $128 per night!
Sure, the very words "spring break" conjure up images of college student debauchery. In Key West, however, you'll find a more family-oriented atmosphere, with activities aplenty that both you and your children can enjoy while you're in town for their own school spring breaks.
This is the perfect way for you and your family to see the sights of historic Key West. You can stay on the trolley for the entire 90-minute tour, or get off at any stop along the way. Hop off at Duval Street for Victorian mansions, iconic restaurants, and bars with live music. The trolley also goes past the former home, now a museum, of American author Ernest Hemingway. Furthermore, as the Old Town offers a wide variety of Key West spring break hotels, the trolley might be quite convenient to where your local abode!
Starting from the Key West marina, climb aboard a catamaran called the Tiki Boat, which will take you 25mi. out to an island in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. There you will launch your see-through kayak to paddle through unique mangrove trees, viewing the marine life below the water. A guide provides information on the wildlife you observe.
Make your spring break in Key West a learning experience for both kids and adults with an ecology-focused catamaran cruise offered by Fury Water Adventures. See North America's only living coral reef, plus over 300 species of fish and sea creatures. Viewed through the glass bottom of your boat, you can spot spiny lobsters, trumpetfish, pufferfish, and barracuda.
Naturally, a destination with great year-round weather like Key West offers a plethora of outdoor activities.
A number of local tour providers offer morning snorkeling trips, during which you can descend into the waters off Key West and swim over the living coral reef environment, home to sea turtles, rays, and fish of all kinds and colors. Typically, expert guides will help you get the knack of snorkeling, as well as explain the sea life you see.
Nearby Key Marathon is known as the home of deep sea fishing, offering guided charter excursions. Sporting fish such as sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna, snapper, grouper, king mackerel, and shark may find themselves landed in the boat with your patience and effort.
The island of Key West is only four miles long by two miles wide. When you go parasailing, you can see the entirety it from the air. A one hour experience is offered by several local companies. Catch the fresh ocean breezes, and keep an eye out for dolphins playing in the water.
Even an island that seems to live in a permanent state of summer gets a little rain sometimes. Luckily, this cozy city offers entertaining indoor fun, too.
Key West is famous for its party life. Guided tours can show you the best and most historic of Key West's watering holes, including the famous Hog's Breath Saloon on Front Street. Many of the pubs offer food, as well, and a planned pub crawl can easily occupy a rainy afternoon.
Some Key West spring break hotels have their own spas, but if yours doesn't, just head to the heart of Old Town, where you'll find this chic day spa. Enjoy a massage, facial, or body care inspired by similar treatments from the South Pacific.
Visit the southernmost point in the United States landmark at the Key West marina to take some souvenir photographs. If it starts to rain, no problem—there are numerous shops and restaurants along the waterfront. If you're there in the morning, check out Banana Cafe for breakfast. Later in the day, stop in at the Lobster Shack Key West, where the lobster rolls supposedly rival those found in Maine!
| 📏 Average home size | 155 m² |
|---|---|
| 😎 Least busy month | April |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | House rental and Condo |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | August and July |
| ❄️ Coldest months | January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 12 rainy days in September and August |
The average rate for a rental in Key West is between $604 and $705 per night.
The average House rental size is 155 m² and may fit 7 people on average which is great for large groups.
You can choose from 570 Condos and 1,053 House rentals in Key West on HomeToGo.