The city encompasses Key West, the namesake island, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway) (east), Sigsbee Park (north, originally known as Dredgers Key), Fleming Key (north), and Sunset Key (west, originally known as Tank Island). Nearby Key Haven (northeast), the part of Stock Island south of U.S. 1 (east), and Wisteria Island, better known as Christmas Tree Island (northwest), are in unincorporated Monroe County. Both Fleming Key and Sigsbee Park are part of the NAS Key West and are inaccessible by civilians.
Key West is the county seat of Monroe County.
Key West is known as the southernmost city in the Continental United States. It is also the southern terminus of U.S. 1, State Road A1A, and the East Coast Greenway.
Key West is 129 miles (207 km) southwest (229.9 degrees) of Miami, Florida, (about 160 driving miles) and 106 miles (170 km) north-northeast (21.2 degrees) of Havana, Cuba. Cuba, at its closest point, is 94 statute (81 nautical) miles south.
Key West is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships. The Key West International Airport provides airline service. Hotels and guest houses are available for lodging.
Naval Air Station Key West is an important year round training site for naval aviation due to the superb weather conditions. It is also a reason the city was chosen as the Winter White House of President Harry S. Truman.
The central business district primarily comprises Duval Street, and includes much of the northwest corner of the island along Whitehead, Simonton, Front, Greene, Caroline, and Eaton Streets and Truman Avenue.
The official city motto is "One Human Family."

Nestled along the serene waterfront, these two picturesque parcels offer an unparalleled opportunity to indulge in the quintessential Florida Keys lifestyle.
$10,995,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
A rare opportunity to own a private island minutes from Key West.
$7,950,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
Introducing Seven Palms Cove, a one of a kind new construction community that redefines luxury island living.
$4,250,000
Courtesy of Serhant
Traditional key West home impeccably maintained, boasts three bedrooms, three full baths with plenty of closets throughout the home.
$2,800,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN KEY WEST FLORIDA.
$1,237,000
Courtesy of Elizabeth S Proce
Nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in the desirable Las Salinas community of Key West.
$525,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
Discover resort style living at Key West By The Sea !
$640,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
MOTIVATED SELLER BRING ALL OFFERS !
$499,900
Courtesy of Florida Phoenix Realty LLC
Live the Key West Dream Aboard This 1989 Coastal 450 Slip Included !
$155,000
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT LIVING IN KEY WEST !
$169,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
LIVEABOARD Houseboat Slip Package at Garrison Bight Marina Houseboat Row.
$250,000
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
Very nice well maintained 34' Trojan Houseboat located in Central Key West.
$149,900
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
Affordable waterfront living in Key West !
$139,900
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
This is a unique opportunity to own 1200 sq feet of beautifully renovated condo space along with a 40nft deep water slip.
$1,600,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
Custom made 38' houseboat on 1964 Navy Launch.
$99,900
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
23x47 deep water slip minutes from Key West.
$299,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
Excellent opportunity whether looking for a private residence or an investment.
$1,850,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
Great Opportunity and location.
$375,000
Courtesy of Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
1978 53' HATTERAS ''Model Fish'' with twin Detroit Diesel Model 8V71N, 3 staterooms.
$189,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co
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