Cedar Key
About Cedar Key
Cedar Key is a clapboard Gulf island village that farms most of Florida's clams. A walkable dock, sunsets over the Gulf, and the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge make it a low-key escape.
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Highlights
- Clam farms & fresh Gulf seafood
- Sunset pier & island walks
- Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Cedar Key is a clapboard Gulf island village that produces the majority of Florida's farm-raised clams, and it feels a world away from the busier Atlantic coast. The walkable downtown sits at the end of a causeway, with dockside seafood restaurants, galleries, and sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge protects nesting birds and barrier islands reachable by kayak or boat, while nearby beaches offer shelling, birding, and quiet stretches of sand. Cedar Key's slow pace, working-waterfront character, and fresh seafood make it one of Florida's most distinctive small-town getaways.
Travel Guides
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