For vacations as sweet as sugar, head to Sugarloaf Key
Sunshine and palm-lined sandy beaches, life in the Florida Keys doesn't get better than this. Sugarloaf Key is a real highlight of the famed Florida Keys. Book a Sugarloaf Key vacation rental in the heart of the island and have some of the best beaches right on your sandy doorstep. Kayaking, swimming and snorkeling are all popular activities. Try a skydiving experience from the small airport, or book a day trip to the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. But if it's just a chilled out vacation you need, then Sugarloaf Key has timeless relaxation written all over it.
For uber scuba diving, visit Sugarloaf Key
The Florida Keys are one of the state's most popular diving spots. Located 5 miles offshore from Big Pine Key is the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. A popular scuba diving and snorkeling spot, it has the sunken Adolphus Busch shipwreck, which is home to sharks, parrotfish, and barracuda. From your Sugarloaf Key vacation rental, book a scuba diving or snorkeling safari. Back on dry land, don't miss the Bat Tower, one of 14 (now defunct) wooden towers built in 1929 to attract bats to the Keys.
The Keys to Success - Florida at its best
Life on Sugarloaf Key is all about the beach. Soft coral-white sands lined with swaying palm trees is best for lounging around on with a cocktail in hand. One of the most popular beaches is Sugarloaf Beach on the south of the island. While many come to relax under a radiant sun, there's plenty to keep the water enthusiast occupied. Book a guided sea kayaking tour through the Florida Keys' mangroves, a dolphin-spotting cruise, or a snorkeling safari to see shoals of rainbow-colored fish as they swim just beneath the surface.
Summertime Blues on Sugarloaf Key
Endless sunshine and blue skies, Sugarloaf Key has certainly been blessed by the weather gods. The Florida Keys' rainy season falls between June and September, when the chance of daily showers increases. The busiest time to visit is spring, between February and May, when the sun is almost always shining and temperatures reach highs of 90 degrees. For the best choice of Sugarloaf Key vacation rentals, come in fall, but beware of high winds as it's the height of hurricane season.
Exploring the natural landscape of Sugarloaf Key
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Sugarloaf Key. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Florida Keys Beaches (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Boca Chica Nude Beach (9.7 mi / 15.7 km)
- Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden (13.4 mi / 21.6 km)
- Smathers Beach (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Higgs Beach (16.1 mi / 26 km)
- Calusa Beach (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
How to get to and around Sugarloaf Key
The nearest airport is in Key West Intl. Airport (EYW), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon), which is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) away.