Things To Do
Slow down, paddle out, look up — there's plenty happening here.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Paddle through mangrove tunnels, cross to uninhabited shell mound islands, and spot dolphins in the shallow flats. Kayak and SUP rentals available on the island.
Year-round
Fishing
The Gulf flats around Cedar Key hold redfish, trout, flounder, and sheepshead. Hire a local guide for flats fishing or cast from the city pier at sunset.
Year-round
Birding
One of the Great Florida Birding Trail's top stops — 200+ species including roseate spoonbills, painted buntings, and swallow-tailed kites.
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Sunset Watching
Cedar Key sunsets over open Gulf water are legendary. The city pier and the benches along the waterfront park fill up every evening. Bring a drink from a nearby bar and settle in.
Daily event
Arts & Galleries
Cedar Key has a surprisingly vibrant arts scene for a town of 700 people. Several studios and galleries line 2nd Street — the annual Arts Festival in April draws visitors from across Florida.
Year-round
Clam Farms
Cedar Key produces a third of Florida's farmed hard clams. Even without a formal tour, seeing the working water here helps explain why the town tastes the way it does.
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