Big Pine Key Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Big Pine Key featuring a coastal town, a river or creek and general coastal views
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key

Meet the local wildlife, splash in the shallows and enjoy the calm of the quieter Keys on this stretch of serene waterfront and wetlands.

Venture to Big Pine Key and the surrounding Lower Keys, where the bright lights and crowds fade away and the gentle rolling of the currents takes over. This 35-mile (48-kilometer) wide stretch between Key West and Marathon is a peaceful place to enjoy the unique natural beauty of the southernmost island chain in the continental United States.

Enjoy Florida’s long, warm days by relaxing on the sand or splashing in the clear warm waters of Bahia Honda State Park, one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find in the Americas. Look for Bahia Honda Bridge, a historic abandoned railway bridge, which makes an impressive backdrop for photos.

Dive or snorkel at Looe Key and admire the vivid coral formations, around 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) offshore of Big Pine Key. Keep watch for sea turtles and eagle rays swimming by and explore the deliberately sunken shipwreck of the Adolphus Busch.

Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys are home to an abundance of animals at national wildlife refuges and a portion of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Stop off at the National Key Deer Refuge and spot adorable miniature deer particular to this area as they roam around the pine forests.

Rent a kayak and head out to the untouched backcountry to explore around No Name Key or Coupon Bight with its plentiful mangroves. Look for long-legged birds, such as egrets and herons, wading in the waters and see ospreys soaring overhead. Dolphins can also occasionally be seen in the shallows. Journey west to the quiet Saddlebunch Keys, a group of uninhabited islands with mangroves and lagoons that are especially lovely in the glow of a Florida Keys sunset.

Away from the electric lights of the more bustling areas of the Florida Keys, the Lower Keys attract astronomers who have a clear view of the night sky. The Big Pine area is a 30-minute drive from neighboring Marathon or the airport at Key West.

Where to stay in Big Pine Key

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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
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Sands

Though Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Big Pine Key Flea Market and Calusa Beach.

Sands
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Whispering Pines

While there might not be top attractions in Whispering Pines, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Big Pine Key Flea Market and Calusa Beach.

Whispering Pines
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Doctor's Arm

While Doctor's Arm isn't home to many top sights, Blue Hole and Big Pine Key Flea Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Doctor's Arm
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Eden Pines

When in Eden Pines, you can plan a visit to Blue Hole and Big Pine Key Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Eden Pines
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Pine Channel Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Pine Channel Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Big Pine Key Flea Market and Cook Island.

Pine Channel Estates
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 WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Blue ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)
"The place was clean, really comfortable, had a lot of space, was charming. Nothing to complain about it. We had an issue and the office resolved right away. Loved this place and would recommend for sure!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Old Wooden Bridge Resort and Marina
Barnacle Resort
Barnacle Resort
3 out of 5
1557 Long Beach Dr, Big Pine Key, FL
The price is NZ$613 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$613
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in Big Pine Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve and Cook ...
8/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
"No communication when I couldn’t get into my room. Horrible situation. DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!! Total scam."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Barnacle Resort
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
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 WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Blue ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)
"The place was clean, really comfortable, had a lot of space, was charming. Nothing to complain about it. We had an issue and the office resolved right away. Loved this place and would recommend for sure!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
Yacht Haven Marina
Yacht Haven Marina
3.5 out of 5
5 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star houseboat in Marathon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
"Loved everything about this property. I have a problem with hotels and uncleanliness, but was fabulously surprised by the cleanliness of this property. We stayed in late June so the house boat did get a little hot during the daytime, even with all the windows covered constantly. There were three ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Yacht Haven Marina
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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