Mallory Square — Attraction in Key West

This is a plaza in the Old Town portion of Key West. It's near the cruise ship port and Key West Shipwreck Historeum museum. It's a lovely spot to view the sunset because it faces the Gulf of Mexico. It's an open, flat area, and a great place to hangout and relax. There is the popular Sunset Celebration that happens every day, two hours before sunset; hundreds of people celebrating, there are food, art vendors, and street performers.

There is a Memorial Sculpture Garden that has bronze sculptures of people who played an important role in Key West. It's awesome and eerie, especially at night because it almost gave me cemetery vibes; the sculptures seems to have life and the faces stare back at you. There's an ordinance for the cruise ships to leave the dock two hours before sunset and they're allowed to return after the sun sets, so that they don't obstruct the view of the sunset. Definitely a place you can't miss if...

Mallory Square is a must-visit destination in Key West, especially at sunset. It’s famous for a reason. you’ll witness some of the most vibrant, colorful sunsets in the entire United States here. The sky lights up with fiery oranges, pinks, and purples, casting a magical glow over the water that’s impossible to forget.

But the real magic happens on the ground, too. Every evening, the square transforms into a lively celebration with street performers, local artists, food vendors, and musicians creating a party-like atmosphere. It’s a unique mix of fun, energy, and Key West charm that brings people from all over together to share in the moment.

Whether you’re grabbing a drink, watching a fire juggler, or just sitting along the edge of the pier soaking in the view, Mallory Square delivers an iconic experience. If you’re visiting Key West, skipping a sunset here just isn’t an option, it’s the heartbeat...

We drove here directly and straight from Miami, which is an almost 200-mile drive, but it was totally worth it! It only takes a few hours. Arriving at Key West just before sunset, we headed straight for Mallory Square and the infamous sunset spot in The Keys. Hundreds of people will line up in the warm Caribbean-ambient evening to watch the boats, people, jugglers and the sun setting in the far west. It's a truly magical experience! The setting is just beautiful, and when the show is over (repeated every night), you will have all of infamous Duval Street behind you for restaurants, drinks, shopping and fun all around. Get your Conch fritters and a cold drink, stroll down Duval Street and have a great night out. This is the best spot in Florida,...