Sunset Rituals and Sunset Celebrations
in the Florida keys

Experience the Sunset in the tropical Florida Keys

 

 

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One of the Florida Keys most popular natural attractions is its sunsets. Yes, many visitors come to the Florida Keys for the warmth of its subtropical climate and its lush vegetation of palms trees, colorful ginger, hibiscus and bougainvillea plants. Others come to the Florida Keys to scuba dive in the Gulf stream waters and explore old ship wrecks or to snorkel the only living coral reef in the continental United States. Still others come to the Florida Keys to experience the only Caribbean Islands accessible by car. Local residents think of the Florida Keys as America's "Caribbean Islands but with plumbing and modern health facilities."

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KEY WEST, ISLAMORADA, DUCK KEY, MARATHON, or KEY LARGO.

FILL IN THE SEARCH FORM ON THE PAGE THAT APPEARS: Indicate your arrival date, departure date, the number of adults and children. Select "Get Rates"

If a hotel or motel or lodging choice you select is not available, you will be provided with a list of available motels and hotels in the area for the dates you have specified. You may also be provided with choices in neighboring areas.

 

Yet these visitors with diverse reasons for coming to the Florida Keys all have something in common. They all find time to participate in that magical Florida Keys sunset celebration and witness the setting sun. Why do so many visitors and residents participate in this Florida Keys sunset ritual?

Making Each Florida Keys Sunset A Celebration

For many places outside of the Florida Keys, sunsets are viewed as part of life's daily routine, unremarkable in its regularity and predictability. For residents and visitors of the Florida Keys sunsets are a part of Florida Keys living and a cause for a sunset celebration. As with Tevya when he sings "Sunrise Sunset" in Fiddler on the Roof, people in the Florida Keys find the setting sun to be a spectacular event . At times one can see blue and red rays fanning out into the evening sky. Still other Florida Keys sunsets produce vivid shades of orange, violet, mauve, and pink. The touch of warm evening breezes, together with island aromas and the sound of swaying palm trees only further enhances the magic of a tropical sunset. This sunset ritual practiced in the Florida Keys has become a celebration of life itself, and is often associated with toasting and snacking among friends.

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Great Places for the Sunset Celebrations in the Florida Keys

 
Watering Holes in the Florida Keys
 
 
 
Mallory Square off of Duval in Key West
 
Each evening visitors and residents in Key West and the Florida Keys take in the sunset ritual and celebrate at Mallory Square or at one of the many restaurant deck's available to patrons. Spectators arrive at Mallory or the Hilton Pier an hour early to watch the buskers; jugglers, animal acts, fire eaters, musicians, and other entertainers vying for their attention and tips. A favorite performer is Domingue and his famous flying cats, Bounce and Ooo La La. Always as the sun sets in the horizon the crowd cheers. Key West Festivities, Sunset Celebration in the Florida Keys
 

SUNSET by the OCEAN RESORT DOCK

 

JUGGLERS AT MALLORY DOCK

 

CATMAN

 

 

Young bystander decides to join in the fun.

 

 

Link to Sunset pictures on Duck Key.

Link to More pictures of Key West's Sunset Celebration.

 
The Lore lei - Mile Marker 82 Bay side Islamorada, Florida Keys
 
A nice spot for a Florida Keys sunset celebration. Easily located. Look for the huge mermaid sign on US 1.
 
 
Morada Bay - MM 81 Bay side Islamorada, Florida Keys
 
Sandy beach with all sorts of places to set to watch the sunset. Good spot for the kids too if you bring a shovel and pail and partake of the sunset celebration.
 
 
Wide World Sportsman - MM 81 Islamorda, Florida Keys
 
Right next door to Morada Bay. Nice views of Florida Keys sunsets from the upper deck and shoreline. Lots to do before and after the Florida Keys sunset. Children and adults will like the indoor aquarium and tour of Hemingway's boat.
 
Sunset Cruises
 
Sombrero Reef Explorers Sunset Cruise - sails every night from Sombrero Resort, Sombrero Blvd. Marathon, FL - 743-0536
 

Island Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Overseas Highway - MM 54 - Marathon Sunset sails aboard the catamaran Keylypso - reservations 305 - 743-7655

 
Horizon Catamaran Sailboat - out of Hawk's Cay Marina MM 66, main switchboard 743-7000
 
 
 

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