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A Visitor's Guide to Cedar Key, Florida. The Quaint Island Community on Florida's Nature Coast. Cedar Key Attractions, Events, Boat Rentals, Fishing, Lodging, Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Restaurants, Shopping and more. |
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| Welcome to
Cedar Key, Florida... a place where time stands still and you can
experience
a bit of "Old Florida". This tranquil island village
offers much natural beauty to residents and visitors alike. In
Cedar Key you'll
find that the overall attitude and lifestyle is casual and
relaxed and locals will greet you with friendly, smiling faces.
This small island is part of a barrier reef located just off the Gulf Coast of Florida in the southern end of what is known as the "Big Bend" area. To get there you will traverse a causeway which consists of a series of bridges and roads. Cedar Key is part of Levy County, Florida and has a year-round population of just under 1,000. Cedar Key is a haven for artists and writers, many of whose works can be seen in local restaurants and galleries. Fishing has also been a way of life for a very long time in this island community. Fishermen can find many varieties of fish including cobia, grouper, redfish and trout. Cedar Key is also known world-wide for its farm-raised clams. Fresh seafood can be found on the menu of almost every restaurant in the area.
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 Sunsets
on Cedar Key are spectacular and just part of what make this peaceful
and relaxing vacation destination for many visitors.
Thanks in part to the Cedar Key
National Wildlife Refuge, it's also a favorite vacation spot for birding
enthusiasts who come to Cedar Key for its excellent birdwatching.
Throughout the region, you can see egrets, herons, ibis osprey, storks
and brown pelicans among others. Cedar Key events and happenings include:
Cedar Key facts and trivia:
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Cedar Key, Florida - Restaurants / Places to Eat: There are various dining options available in Cedar Key. Regardless of which one you choose, you're sure to find an excellent selection of fresh local seafood including Cedar Key's delicious clams. Following are select restaurants / eateries... click through the links below to learn more about what each one has to offer. Coconuts of Cedar Key - "On the Dock"... a sports tavern with a private fishing deck and some of the best views! 352-543- 6390 Island Hotel Restaurant - On the National Register of Historic Places and a favorite of some mainlanders. 352-543-5111 Island Room Restaurant at Cedar Cove - Has received Florida Trend magazine's "Top 250 Award" several years. 352-543-6520 Cedar Key, Florida - Shopping: Don't let the small size of Cedar Key fool you. Here, you'll find a variety of shops that sell just about everything... art galleries, a bookstore, clothing store, gift/souvenir shops, grocery store, and hardware store, just to name a few. Although the main business district in Cedar Key is located on Dock St. and Second St., be sure to check out the surrounding streets where you'll find additional shops, galleries, etc. If you don't find what you need there, chances are you'll find it in one of the stores along SR 24.
Cedar Key Accommodations / Lodging / Condo Rentals/Places to Stay:
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Cedar Key is one of those rare places
in Florida which has managed to maintain a sense of "Old
Florida"... where there is little traffic and people are laid-back
and friendly. A tranquil oasis where stress is not part of the vocabulary.
Change takes place at a slow pace on this island. Being off the
beaten track and not a typical tourist hotspot, Cedar Key is an ideal
place for those seeking rest and
relaxation.
