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Key West

Wrecks, sanctuary reefs, and sunset culture at the end of the road

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 16 sources

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9 Foot Stake dive spot

9 Foot Stake

Reef

Shallow Key West patch reef for easy scuba and snorkel trips.

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AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Adolphus Busch (Wreck) dive spot

Adolphus Busch (Wreck)

Artificial ReefDeepWreck

Deep Lower Keys wreck for advanced scuba divers.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Ball and Chain dive spot

Ball and Chain

Reef

Shallow outer-reef boat dive off Key West.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Cannonball Cut dive spot

Cannonball Cut

Reef

Boat-only drift reef south of Key West.

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Visibility10 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Rock Key dive spot

Rock Key

Reef

Key West reef with deep coral cuts and fish-filled crevices.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
The Horseshoe dive spot

The Horseshoe

ReefWreck

Sheltered Big Pine quarry dive for training, snorkelling, and backup days.

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Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm