Shopping · Key West · United States
Shopping in Key West
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Abraham Ortelius, Public domain
Quick answer
Key West shopping is mostly galleries, cigar shops and island souvenirs along Duval Street and Whitehead Street, plus boutiques at the Historic Seaport. Local art, Key lime products and hand-rolled cigars are the classic buys. Best souvenirs: Key lime products, Hand-rolled cigars and Local art.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 0
- Top souvenir
- Key lime products
Where to shop
Duval Street
Galleries, T-shirt shops, cigar stores and resort-wear boutiques along the whole length of the street.
Historic Seaport
Small boutiques and gift shops along the harbour boardwalk.
Bahama Village market area
Craft stalls and local art around Petronia Street.
What to buy
Key lime products
Key lime juice, cookies, candy and soap, sold in specialty shops across Old Town.
Hand-rolled cigars
Cigars rolled by hand in Duval Street shops, nodding to the island's cigar-making history.
Local art
Paintings and prints of conch houses, roosters and sunsets from Old Town galleries.
Hot sauce
Local hot sauces, many made with Key limes or Caribbean peppers.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Old Town and Duval Street
Duval Street
The island's main street runs from the Gulf to the Atlantic, with long-running bars such as Sloppy Joe's and Captain Tony's, galleries, cigar shops and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Key lime pie, Conch fritters and Cuban coffee. Bakeries and restaurants all over Old Town; frozen chocolate-dipped slices on a stick are a popular street snack. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town and Duval Street | $$$$ | Bars, shops and conch houses along the island's main street |
| Historic Seaport | $$$$ | Marina boardwalk at Key West Bight with dive boats, raw bars and schooners |
| Truman Annex | $$$$ | Gated former naval quarter by Fort Zachary Taylor and the Little White House |
| Bahama Village | $$$ | Historic Afro-Caribbean quarter of small houses, roosters and casual restaurants |
| Casa Marina and South Roosevelt | $$$$ | Atlantic-side resorts along Smathers and Higgs beaches |
| New Town | $$$ | Chain hotels along North Roosevelt Boulevard near the island entrance |
| Stock Island | $$$ | Working waterfront next door with marinas and fish-house restaurants |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip 18–20% at restaurants, $1–$2 per drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis and pedicabs, and about 15–20% for snorkelling, fishing and sailing crews, who rely on tips.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are January–March.
- January: Key West Food and Wine Festival (usually late January)
- February: Old Island Days Art Festival (usually February)
- May: Key West Songwriters Festival (usually May)
- October: Fantasy Fest — adult costume festival and parade (usually the 10 days before Halloween)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Key West?
Key lime products, Hand-rolled cigars, Local art and Hot sauce.
+Where is the best shopping in Key West?
Duval Street: Galleries, T-shirt shops, cigar stores and resort-wear boutiques along the whole length of the street.