Do you want to escape winter in an Island Paradise that won´t break the bank?  Take a Magic Island vacation in Cedar Key Florida, the Heart of the Nature Coast.  Way Key, where our Town of Cedar Key is located, sits 3 miles out into the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by warmer waters, which allow Cedar Keyans to enjoy temperatures usually found further South.  You will discover a Gem hidden in the heart of the Nature Coast just 50 miles West of Gainesville, Florida.  No hussle and bussle in the Cedar Keys.  Take a bike ride to our island grocery and stock your condo or efficiency or eat in one of our fine breakfast cafe´s.  There are fine choices in dining for lunch and dinner as well.  You might enjoy paddling, walking or riding around the island in a golf cart as you enjoy the magnificent birding and photo opportunities.  Relax and read a book.  Watch a Sunrise or a Sunset.  You won´t find crowds, long lines and loud music, except for chirping birds.  You won´t even find a red light!  Cedar Key Florida is the real answer to your Magical Island Vacation Getaway.

It is our pleasure to introduce you to historian/writer, Toni C. Collins with her new book CEDAR KEYS LIGHT STATION.  An accurate account of the Lighthouse on Seahorse Key from it´s beginning through the Civil War era, up to and including it´s use today.  Toni´s book is the Authority on Historical facts of the Cedar Keys Light Station.  Cedar Keyans, Visitors, Lighthouse & History enthusiasts, this is Must Read. Go to our Links, Books and Other Stuff and the drop down bar to Books for more information. Toni is also a writer for the Cedar Key Guide in our Specialty Articles under Historical Costal Waypoints.  Many fine writers and plain Nature Lovers give you a look at Cedar Key from their eyes!

Cedar Key´s famed Dock Street has come alive once again!  Many new businesses and restaurants offering you plenty of reasons to come back to Cedar Key!  The Seabreeze Restaurant is now under new ownership and offers an extraordinary "all you can eat" seafood dinner reasonably priced. The "Working Cow" Ice Cream, Florida´s own delicious ice cream recipe is now being srved at Dock Street´s Trading Post and beachwear boutique, as well as a variety of Cedar Key souvenirs. A blast from the past, 1950´s style Ken´s Diner on the Dock  is adjacent to our new multi million dollar fishing pier  Resonable prices and a nice menu.  Don´t miss the new "Beach Boutique (Trading Post) and Steamers Eatery, as well as the Pickled Pelican.  The foods are great and the view over the water is outstanding.  Lest we forget, Cedar Key boasts it´s very own Cigar Bar. Don´t Forget our established galleries & antique shops as you enjoy Cedar Key Magic.    

Florida Monthly Magazine votes Cedar Key, FL a Best Week End Get Away.  Cedar Key took an honorable mention for Best Sunsets!  Cedar Key is the best birding hot spot on the north central coast of Florida!  

Anything is possible when you Take Your Dream Vacation in Cedar Key, Florida.  Check our Maps and Brochures section for City Maps, Water Maps, Aerial and more, as well as brochures for BIRDING, HIKING AND NATURE WALKS!  Bicycle or rent Gulf Karts for touring Cedar Key on your own  You can rent a luxury condo (NO Hi Rises Allowed), vintage style Motels and an RV Park, as well as Southern Syle Luxury Motels and B&B´s. Priced to meet your needs.

The Cedar Key Guide has a Calendar of Activities and Guide.  If you have an event you want to share, please contact us and we will let the people know!!  If our organization has an event you would like to show on our Calendar simply email, Info@CedarKeyGuide.com with date, time, place and event!       

The Cedar Key Guide is the most comprehensive eco-tourism guide to Cedar Key ever published anywhere.  Check out our Pictures, Maps & Brochures, Specialty Articles, Calendar of Events and Links To Our Friends.

A special "Thank You" to our many contributors, our web host Bill Kilborn for the many hours of hard work, and to you, our friends and guests in Cedar Key.