Duck Key Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Duck Key
is a tiny island located at mile marker 61 in the upper end of the Lower Keys, just off the Overseas Highway and right where the Florida Keys begin their turn toward the west. There are several unique features to this little Key. First of all, as visitors leave U.S. Highway 1, they pass through a landscaped stone entranceway that is very similar to the old Spanish gateway that once led into the city of St. Augustine. Also unique to Duck Key are the island’s picturesque arched bridges with their balusters and urns, and the canals which run under the bridges, free flowing and cleansed with each change of the tides. In the distance, one can see Grassy Key, which is a part of Marathon. The island’s architecture is also remarkable, with all buildings and residences influenced by West Indian design. Duck Key is also home to Veterans Memorial Park, with its sandy beaches, picnic areas, swimming, sunning and beachcombing, fishing, sailing and diving. Approximately one mile away is Ohio Key, home to a camping resort, which offers a swimming pool, restaurant and other amenities. Each year Duck Key holds a “Welcome Back Snowbird Party,” for the many island residents who travel north for the summer and return in the fall.
The "Heart of the Keys," is what locals dubbed the central Florida Keys area that includes Marathon and Grassy Key. These islands enjoy a warm, tropical climate year round. Islanders have a saying that "wherever you are right now, chances are the weather is better in the Florida Keys." The heat, even in summertime, is never unbearable due to the cooling effect of the ocean waters and refreshing breezes. Also, with no skyscrapers and urban sprawl, temperatures are usually a few degrees cooler on the Keys than mainland Florida. Although they receive most of their yearly rainfall during the months of June through September, including thunderstorms, usually these storms pass quickly with sunshine returning for the rest of the day. The hurricane season is officially August through November, but a direct hit for the Keys is rare.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
77°F
55°F
1.94 in.
69°F
February
77°F
56°F
1.63 in.
70°F
March
80°F
60°F
1.87 in.
75°F
April
83°F
63°F
2.06 in.
79°F
May
86°F
68°F
5.06 in.
83°F
June
88°F
73°F
7.25 in.
86°F
July
90°F
74°F
4.73 in.
87°F
August
90°F
74°F
7.43 in.
87°F
September
89°F
73°F
7.20 in.
86°F
October
86°F
69°F
4.26 in.
81°F
November
82°F
64°F
2.46 in.
76°F
December
78°F
58°F
1.57 in.
73°F
Duck Key Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the The Florida Keys Marathon airport (MTH) located about 9 miles west of Duck Key in Marathon, Florida, the Key West International airport (EYW) located approximately 55 miles west of Duck Key in Key West, Florida, and finally the Kendall Tamiami Executive airport (TMB) located roughly 67 miles northeast of Duck Key in Miami, Florida.
Duck Key Attractions
While staying in your Duck Key Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
City Of Miami PBA
Miami
FL
82.7 mi.
Golf Courses
Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis
Key Colony Beach
FL
7.5 mi.
State Parks
Curry Hammock State Park
FL
4.8 mi.
Long Key State Park
FL
6.4 mi.
San Pedro State Underwater Archaelogical Preserve State Park
FL
15.8 mi.
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
FL
16.1 mi.
Indian Key Historic State Park
FL
17.0 mi.
Bahia Honda State Park
FL
23.2 mi.
Zoos and Aquariums
Miami Metrozoo
Miami
FL
82.7 mi.
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