Cedar Key, FL - information about the town

While Cedar Key relieves you from the cares of the world, it is only 58 miles from Gainesville and I-75. Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando are less than three hours away.

State Road 24 rolls into town, crossing over salt marshes and channels. SLOW down as you approach the first of four small, low bridges, put down those windows and savor the brine of the fresh air. It's three miles back to the mainland. Cedar Key is part of more than 100 islands, 13 of which are designated federally protected sanctuary, the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. This is Florida coastal charm at its best.

Cedar Key's Annual Seafood Festival in October is a huge event for the small community of Cedar Key and has been for over forty years. The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts is held every April - 2014 will be the 50th! Thousands of visitors come to Cedar Key for each of these events, yet Cedar Key retains the charm of Old Florida. The Fourth of July brings a large number of coastal residents to Cedar Key for the best small town fireworks show you will ever see.

Come enjoy an old Florida, small town way of life!

Cedar Key is a haven for artists and writers, bird watchers and kayakers, fishermen and those just looking to "get away from it all".

The area abounds with a remarkable variety of migratory and shore birds, and its surrounding waters are home to several species of grouper, spotted trout, redfish, sheepshead, cobia, Spanish and king mackerel, hardhead catfish, black drum, flounder, silver perch, Atlantic croaker, mullet and several types of sharks. Bring your own equipment or several local businesses offer rentals.

In Cedar Key, you can enjoy a lifestyle of boating, exploring, entertaining, fishing, hunting, bird watching, swimming or just taking it easy.

RECHARGE! REFRESH!! The fresh, clean smell of salt air and walks on the beach soon become a way of life.

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Chiefland Country Club

See more resources at the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce.

Guest Testimonials...

"We have had a wonderful two weeks in your condo, Tranquility. We enjoyed it 4 years ago and again this year. Living with the birds is an unbelievable experience! We also found a new observation deck on a pond in the Lower Suwanee Wildlife Refuge that looked down on many varieties of birds that we had not seen here from the balcony. All in all, a great time!" - Walter and Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Unit 9F)

"What a wonderful experience! So relaxing & beautiful! The first night we were here, 10 Rosie's came in at low tide. The next night 14 came in at low tide. Scruffy, the osprey, visits everyday along with Blue Heron, etc. We brought our bicycles & have enjoyed riding everywhere. The couple I'm with have been out with their Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak. They saw at least 70 Rosies. We will be taking Tony's Clam Chowder home. Another great place was the Pickled Pelican for lunch. Their pan fried grouper was excellent! We will definitely recommend your place & we'll be coming back. Thank you for opening up your home." - Patty (Unit 9F)

"The pictures don't do this place justice. The view from the balcony took our breath away each morning and we loved staying here. My little boy never wanted to leave the balcony because the vistas were so awe-inspiring. The natural beauty is unsurpassed and the hospitality and attention to detail Cindy & John demonstrated made our stay a perfect escape from the pressures of every day life. It was so nice to park our car in a shady spot and just walk all over town. We can't wait to visit Cedar Key again. And we hope to stay here when we do.

Thanks for everything, Cindy & John and the folks at Old Fennimore Mill!" - Sue, Tampa, FL (Unit 7E)

Experience Cedar Key at its finest from Old Fenimore Mill

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