Long Key sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8724580, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Long Key in lots like Long Key State Park, Layton Beach Access, Hawk's Cay Resort Marina. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $6/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Long Key, don't miss the Yellowtail Snapper at Hawk's Cay Marina Grill. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Long Key from Long Key Boat Ramp, including the Flats Fishing Charter — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoLong Key hosts Long Key Lagoon Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Long Key into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. Pets are not allowed on the beach, along the shoreline, in picnic shelters or in the restrooms. Leashed pets are allowed elsewhere in the park, such as the campground. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is barred park-wide except at an on-site restaurant or lodge concession, or a permitted special event; Long Key has neither, so an ordinary visitor cannot legally drink here. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fires are confined to areas the park specifically designates for them, not the open beach. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Camping is hike-in, tent-only, and confined to the park's designated primitive campsites, not the swim beach. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. The park bars any aerial apparatus from taking off or landing on park property, which the Florida Park Service applies to drones; the park has no designated public landing facility. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is confined to areas the park designates for it, and a Florida fishing license may be required. Source: Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation) and Long Key State Park's own experiences/amenities page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesAt Long Key, the sun sets at 7:12 PM today — about 11h 57m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:16 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Long Key update at the top of the conditions page.