Gay Key West

A long-standing queer destination as well as a historic and culturally rich town, Key West was the first American city to actively and openly recruit gay tourists. Points of interest include the former home of Ernest Hemingway, now open to the public as a museum, and many locales where Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote spent time writing. The eastern half of Duval Street is the main strip of gay nightlife, culture, and community, home of the famous Bourbon Street bar and club complex, and the PrideFest Parade each June.

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Bars & Clubs

Bourbon Street Pub

Bourbon Street goes gay in Key West
Duval Street

801 Bourbon Bar

Home of Sushi the Drag Queen!
Duval Street

Aqua Nightclub

Reality is a drag
Duval Street

One Saloon

Leather behind 801 Bourbon Bar
Duval Street

La Te Da

A hotel complex
Duval Street

Bobby's Monkey Bar

Cheap drinks, strong pours
Old Town

Garden of Eden

Clothing-optional (gay-friendly) bar
Duval Street

22&Co

Tutus for everyone
Duval Street

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Restaurants

Blue Heaven

Cozy, mostly outdoor restaurant
Bahama Village

Mangia-Mangia

Eat-Eat!
Old Town

La Trattioria

Take a break from seafood and try great local Italian fare
Duval Street

Seven Fish

Hip seafood bistro off the beaten path
Old Town

Azur Restaurant

A twist on Mediterranean
Old Town

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

Fun restaurant with fabulous food
Old Town

Duffy's Steak & Lobster House

Classic, delicious surf 'n turf menu
Old Town

Nine One Five

Elegant Key West dining
Duval Street

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Hotels

Island House

All-male nude resort
Old Town

Equator Resort

A clothing-optional resort for men
Old Town

Alexander's Guesthouse

Gay-owned resort in Key West's historic Old Town district
Old Town

New Orleans House Key West

Key West's all-male gay guesthouse in the heart of the Duval strip
Duval Street

Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa

Prime sunset-facing spot between Duval St. and the Harbor Walk
Old Town

Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club

Stunning beachfront resort
Key West

Key Lime Inn

Part of a beautifully converted group of Old Town inns
Old Town

La Te Da Hotel

This fun gay-friendly hotel also has a popular restaurant, cabaret and bar
Duval Street

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Beaches

Higgs Beach

Popular dog-friendly beach
Key West

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Beach and historic military fort
Key West

Aquaholic Adventures

Explore the mangroves
Key West

Dolphin Research Center

Swim with dolphins!
Key West

Bahia Honda State Park

Stunning state park on the beach
Key West

Skydive Key West

Jump into paradise
Key West

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