📜 Marine national park in southern Florida, 110 km west of Key West.
🔍 Features Fort Jefferson, a large coastal brick fortress, and is known for sea turtles and sunken treasures.
🌊 Explore the historic Fort Jefferson, the largest brick structure in the Western Hemisphere.
🐠 Enjoy some of North America's best snorkeling in clear, shallow waters.
🐢 Spot diverse marine life including sea turtles and colorful coral islands.
🦅 Observe unique bird species, including the only nesting sites in the continental U.S. for some.
💸 Very expensive to visit due to remote access by ferry or seaplane.
🗓️ Ferry and seaplane tickets sell out weeks or months in advance.
☀️ Limited shade, bring plenty of sunscreen.
⛈️ Prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from June to November.
👟 Wear adequate footwear as sand can be hot and the fortress has hazards.
🎒 Bring all food and water, no restaurants or shops in the park.
📅 Best time to visit is April and May for pleasant temperatures.
💰 Park entrance $15/person (over 16) for one week. Ferry/seaplane tickets extra, starting from $200.
🕒 Daily, sunrise to sunset. Ferry departs Key West 8 AM, returns 5:30 PM.
🅿️ Parking
City Parking Garage on Grinnell Street, Key West, $40/day. No free parking in Key West.
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