Jimmy Buffett's Florida Keys
United States
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, a prestigious All-American Road, is Jimmy Buffett's country. Hemingway lived here, Tennessee Williams wrote here, and Thomas McGuane caroused here. The drive hops one bridge at a time through a magnificent seascape to Key West's Margaritaville.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Key Largo
Gateway to the Keys. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park holds the only living barrier reef in the continental US.
- Islamorada
The Village of Islands, where Buffett played early tiki-bar gigs. World-class tarpon and bonefish fishing year-round.
- Marathon
Heart of the Keys, home to Sombrero Beach and the Turtle Hospital. The Seven Mile Bridge begins just west of town.
- Seven Mile Bridge
Spanning open ocean for 11 km, this is the drive's most dramatic moment. Flagler's old rail bridge runs alongside as a fishing pier.
- Bahia Honda State Park
Rated one of Florida's finest beaches, with turquoise shallows on both Atlantic and Gulf sides. The crumbling Flagler bridge arch frames perfect photos.
- National Key Deer Refuge
Home to the Key deer, a white-tailed subspecies standing just 60 cm tall. Speed limits drop to 35 mph at dawn and dusk to protect them.
- Key West
Hemingway's house, Williams' cottage, Buffett's Margaritaville on Duval Street. Mallory Square at sunset draws every soul on the island.
Where to Eat
- Mrs. Mac's KitchenSeafood
A beloved Key Largo spot known for its fresh seafood and award-winning key lime pie.
- Lazy Days RestaurantSeafood
Offers oceanfront dining in Islamorada with a diverse menu and stunning sunset views.
- The Fish HouseSeafood
A Key Largo institution serving fresh catches in a casual, nautical-themed setting.
Things to Do
- Dolphin Research CenterWildlife Sanctuary
An educational facility in Marathon where visitors can interact with dolphins and learn about marine conservation.
- Pigeon KeyHistoric Site
A small island accessible via the Old Seven Mile Bridge, offering tours of historic buildings from the early 1900s.
- The Ernest Hemingway Home and MuseumMuseum
Explore the former residence of the famed author in Key West, now a museum showcasing his life and work.