Top things to do near Casa Marina Key West
Top things to do near Casa Marina Key West center on the resort’s private beach and two oceanfront pools, watersports launched from the sand, Spa al Maré services, and on-site dining at Dorada and The Canary Room. On-property activities pair easily with short walks to the Southernmost Point marker, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and nearby Higgs Beach.
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Beach and pools — main draws
Casa Marina Key West sits on roughly 1,100 feet of private beach reserved for hotel guests. The beach provides chaises, umbrellas, cabanas, daybeds, towels, and space for beach volleyball and casual swimming.
The resort operates two refurbished oceanfront pools: a family-friendly pool (maximum depth 4 ft 6 in) and a separate adults-only pool. Poolside cabanas and beachfront day-bed rentals are available with food and beverage service.
- Private beach chaises, umbrellas, cabanas and daybeds
- Two oceanfront pools: family pool and adults-only pool
- Pool concierge and poolside food & beverage service
- Beach volleyball and space for wading and sunbathing
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Private beach | About 1,100 ft of shoreline reserved for guests |
| Family pool | Max depth 4 ft 6 in; kid-friendly |
| Adults-only pool | Separate quieter pool space |
Watersports and on-site excursions
Many watersports launch directly from Casa Marina’s beach. The resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, snorkeling, and jet-ski rentals or tours booked through the on-site activities/ticket desk.
For longer outings, the hotel’s tour desk and partner operators can arrange deep-sea fishing, sunset catamaran sails, sandbar trips, and excursions to offshore reefs. Equipment rentals and lessons may be available seasonally; check with the resort for current offerings.
- Kayaks and paddleboards launched from the beach
- Snorkel trips and guided reef excursions
- Jet skis, sailing and sandbar/sunset cruises
- Assistance from the on-site tours/ticket desk
| Activity | How to book |
|---|---|
| Kayaking / Paddleboarding | Ask the resort activity desk on property |
| Snorkeling trips | Book via the on-site tours/ticket assistance |
| Sunset cruises / fishing | Available through hotel partners; advance booking recommended |
Spa al Maré and fitness
Spa al Maré provides massages, facials, aromatherapy, oxygen facials, reflexology, and specialty prenatal and couples treatments. Treatments are offered indoors and at beachfront cabanas; the spa is listed as open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on the hotel site.
Casa Marina also advertises one of the largest fitness facilities in Key West, with Peloton bikes, weight and cardio equipment, yoga mats, and both complimentary and premium fee-based fitness classes. The resort runs scheduled Sunrise Yoga sessions on the beach/Event Lawn on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:00 am for a per-person fee.
- Spa al Maré treatments: massages, facials, aromatherapy, oxygen facials
- Beachfront cabana treatments available
- Large fitness center with Peloton bikes and cardio/weight equipment
- Sunrise Yoga on beach/Event Lawn (Tue/Thu/Sat at 8 am)
| Wellness option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Indoors or beachfront cabanas; signature Ocean Breeze Massage listed |
| Fitness center | Includes Peloton bikes; access covered by resort charge |
| Beach yoga | Scheduled Sunrise Yoga sessions; fee applies |
Dining and evening drinks on property
Dorada is the resort’s oceanfront Baja-Med restaurant serving shareable plates, fresh-catch seafood, hand-cut steaks and desserts by the executive chef. Dorada serves lunch and dinner; reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance and can be made via OpenTable.
The Canary Room is the lobby cocktail bar inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s short story 'A Canary for One.' It serves handcrafted cocktails and light bites with a daily Happy Hour from 2–4 pm. For casual grab-and-go coffee and pastries, Morrison’s Market is open early each day.
- Dorada: lunch and dinner; Resort Casual dress code; reservations recommended
- The Canary Room: cocktails and light bites, open daily 2 pm–12 am (Happy Hour 2–4 pm)
- Morrison’s Market: coffee, pastries and grab-and-go options (open daily)
| Venue | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Dorada | Lunch & Dinner; bar hours listed separately; reservations advised |
| The Canary Room | Open daily 2 pm–12 am; Happy Hour 2–4 pm |
| Morrison’s Market | Open early for coffee and pastries; casual grab-and-go |
Where to walk and short on-foot sightseeing
Casa Marina sits less than a mile from Duval Street and is an easy walk to several Key West landmarks. The Southernmost Point marker is about a 15-minute walk from the resort, and Ernest Hemingway’s Home and Museum is roughly a 20-minute walk at a leisurely pace.
Nearby public beaches and parks include Higgs Beach and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park (a very short walk from the hotel) and a local dog park close by. The Civil War–era West Martello Tower and its gardens are within easy walking distance as well.
- Southernmost Point marker — about 15-minute walk
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum — about a 20-minute walk
- Higgs Beach and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park — immediate area
- West Martello Tower & gardens — roughly 1,400 feet from the hotel
| Attraction | Walking note |
|---|---|
| Southernmost Point | ~15 minutes on foot from Casa Marina |
| Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum | ~20 minutes on foot at a leisurely pace |
| Higgs Beach | A very short walk from the resort |
Rooms and suites to consider while staying
Casa Marina offers a wide range of room types and suites with oceanfront, pool view and city-view options. Room names on the property include Pool View with Walkout Lanai Room, Partial Oceanview Suite with Lanai, Oceanfront Suite with Balcony, Room (Key West View), Oceanfront Walkout Suite, Studio Suite, and several Lilly Pulitzer Suite configurations.
If you want direct ocean access or broad water views, look for Oceanfront Suite with Balcony, Oceanfront Walkout Suite, or Room, Balcony, Ocean View. For families or multi-room needs, 2 Bedroom Loft, Ocean View and Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Loft - 2 Kings are listed among the on-site options.
- Oceanfront Suite with Balcony — large suite with balcony and ocean views
- Partial Oceanview Suite with Lanai — lanai for some ocean sightlines
- Pool View with Walkout Lanai Room — ground-floor pool access option
- Lilly Pulitzer Suite 2 Queens with Balcony or Lilly Pulitzer Suite Balcony — themed suite choices
| Room type example | Best for |
|---|---|
| Oceanfront Walkout Suite | Direct beach/patio access |
| Partial Oceanview Suite with Lanai | Guests who want some ocean view plus lanai |
| 2 Bedroom Loft, Ocean View | Families or groups needing extra beds |
