A working clam-farming island village at the end of a four-mile causeway, where the housing stock runs from historic clapboard cottages to new construction on the marsh edge. Gulf sunsets come standard.
- Gulf island living
- Charter & dock access
- Historic downtown
- Wildlife refuge next door
Attractions & Activities
What's around Cedar Key
Wildlife · 5 min boat ride
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
A dozen barrier islands for birding, shelling, and manatee spotting — kayak or boat only.
History · 5 min drive
Cedar Key Museum State Park
The island's pencil-factory and railroad history, plus a preserved 1920s homestead.
Eat & drink · 5 min drive
Dock Street restaurants
Clam chowder, fresh grouper, and sunset decks on the working waterfront.
Trail · 10 min boat ride
Atsena Otie Key
A short paddle to a ghost-town island with a walking trail and bird-filled beach.
Nearby town guide
Cedar Key
A working clam-farming village on the Gulf, with sunset docks, island walks, and great seafood.
Explore Cedar Key