My friends and I met up together on Duval Street agreeing to watch the sunset at Mallory Square.  Knowing it would be crowded, we decided to leave a couple of hours before dusk to find the perfect location.   The square was already starting to fill up as entertainers played the steel drums, walked on stilts and performed magic tricks.  We found a front row seat to enjoy the main attraction, sipping on rum punches and mai tais.

A sunset cruise would have been another great option for watching the sun setting over Sunset Key.

From our location, we could capture great sunsets as sailboats and catamarans provided the perfect addition to our photos.

The sailboats seemed so small as the sun was slipping past the horizon.

Even the birds could not stay away from this beautiful scene.

With so many great photos and minutes before the sun would eventually disappear, we decided to leave the square before the crowd decided to do the same.  First stop, Irish Kevin’s.

Have you had the opportunity to visit Mallory Square in Key West?  Do you have a favorite place to watch the sunset?  I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below.  Many thanks for checking out my photos of the Key West sunset and wishing you many Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Mallory Square for the Sunset

Where to Stay:

Heron House
512 Simonton Street
Key West, FL  33040
Telephone:  305 294 9227

Where to Eat:

Sunset Tiki Bar – Located on the Marina
The Galleon Resort
617 Front Street
Key West, FL  33040
Phone: 305 295 0207

What to Eat:

• Ceviche
• Conch Fritters
• Crab Cakes
• Grouper
• Lobster
• Mahi Mahi
• Shrimp

What to Read:

• To Have and Have Not, by Ernest Hemingway
• Key West, Tequila, a Pinch of Salt and a Quirky Slice of America, by Jon Breakfield
• Gumbo Limbo, by Tom Corcoran
• Florida Keys Volume 1: A History of the Pioneers, by John Viele

Photo Guide to Key West:

• Casa Marina Key West
• Charming Houses and Front Porches
• Ernest Hemingway Museum
• Fort Zachary Taylor
• Hens and Roosters
• Higgs Beach
• The Kapok Tree
• Key West Lighthouse
• Key West Mural
• La Concha Hotel
• Marilyn Monroe at Tropic Cinema
• Mile Marker 0
• Mural at Waterfront Brewery
• The Old Pier Behind Casa Marina
• Rainbow Walkways at 801 Bourbon Bar
• San Carlos Institute
• Smathers Beach
• Southernmost Beach Cafe
• Southernmost House
• Southernmost Point Bouy
• Sunset at Mallory Square
• The Strand