Lower Keys Travel Guide

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Just in case you wanted to know how close LA, Honolulu Detroit or Wildwood, NJ was? Right here in Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key we can find the answer to that question.
Just in case you wanted to know how close LA, Honolulu Detroit or Wildwood, NJ was? Right here in Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key we can find the answer to that question.
Sunsets in the Florida Keys are hard to beat! #floridakeys #bahiahonda
The view from the bridge at Bahia Honda is unreal. The colors of the water are so beautiful and the #blue can vary so much! We love this park more than most we have ever visited!
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Where to stay in Lower Keys

Bahia Honda State Park beach in the Florida Keys near the overseas highway bridge.

Big Coppitt Key

If you're spending some time in Big Coppitt Key, Shark Key and Wilhelmina Harvey Park are top sights worth seeing.

Big Coppitt Key
Sugarloaf Shores featuring a bay or harbor

Sugarloaf Shores

Though Sugarloaf Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Upper Sugarloaf Sound and Florida Keys Beaches.

Sugarloaf Shores
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Cutthroat Harbor Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Cutthroat Harbor Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Venture Out Keys and Upper Sugarloaf Key.

Cutthroat Harbor Estates
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Bay Point

While Bay Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lower Sugarloaf Sound and Sugarloaf Beach.

Bay Point
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Cudjoe Gardens

While Cudjoe Gardens may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Sugarloaf Key and Upper Sugarloaf Sound.

Cudjoe Gardens
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Long Beach Estates

While visiting Long Beach Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve.

Long Beach Estates
Looe Key Reef Resort

Looe Key Reef Resort

2.5 out of 5
27340 Overseas Highway Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Room was clean and great location

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Looe Key Reef Resort
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue Summerland Key FL
The price is NZ$630 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$630
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Ver nice , quiet stay highly recommend

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Parmer's Resort
Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

3 out of 5
251 Co Rd 939 Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (491 reviews)
Great place, never met with staff because we arrived late but they sent text with instructions and all worked out great. The only reason I don’t give 5 stars it’s because floor needed to be mopped. I didn’t noticed it until we looked at our socks and feet were dirty.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina

2.5 out of 5
1791 Bogie Drive Big Pine Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Big Pine Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (302 reviews)
Room was very clean and they made check-in very easy, even with us arriving after hours. Such a cute, laid back place.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina

Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina

2 out of 5
38801 Overseas Highway Big Pine Key FL
Enjoy a private beach, a marina and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bahia Honda State Park and Sandspur Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
Staff was great. Room so clean! Loved the shower. Bed comfy and the property was beautiful!

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West

Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
It was like staying at my Grandmom's house--it was clean but bathroom and kitchen cabinet needed some attention. Still, we were very happy with bungalow 12 and would stay there again.We only stayed overnight but the little pool, beach and fire pit would be quite enjoyable had we stayed longer. Great ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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