Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

7 AM

Birding — Refuge Area

Cedar Key NWR · Family

The national wildlife refuge islands around Cedar Key are premier birding — wading birds, ospreys and seasonal migrants.

10 AM

Clam Farm Tour

Cedar Key waterfront · Family

Local clam farmers sometimes offer informal tours of the underwater beds — ask at the docks or local restaurants.

7:33 PM

sun-timed

Sunset at the City Dock

Cedar Key City Dock · Sunset

One of Florida's most celebrated sunsets — the City Dock extends into the open Gulf with a clear 180° horizon and no buildings blocking the view.

Big Days

annual
Oct

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

The biggest event of the year — clams, scallops, mullet and every Gulf seafood you can imagine over a full weekend.

Apr

Cedar Key Arts Festival

The spring arts festival brings painters and craftspeople from across the region to the historic island for a weekend.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.