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Stock Island
Half a day or one night: eat at Hogfish, see the artist community, then move on. Not a base — Key West is 10 min west.
Stock Island is the working waterfront of the Florida Keys — marinas, boatyards, food trucks and a growing artist scene. It has none of Key West's crowds or prices. Most visitors come for a meal at Hogfish Bar & Grill, a distillery tour or the I Love Stock Island Festival in July, then head back to Key West or continue east.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Oct (hurricane season, heat and humidity)
- Airports
- EYW · MIA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Stock Island911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stock Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyStock Island is safe — quieter than Key West.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEYW Key West International Airport (About 10 min by car or taxi; limited flights, mostly from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.).
- Getting aroundCar or taxi is easiest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer at a craft brewery$6–9
- Budget bedKey West hostel bed (10 min away), a night, per personUS$50
- Mid-range bedPerry Hotel & Marina, double room, a night, per roomUS$300
- High-end bedPerry Hotel & Marina, double room, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EYW Key West International Airport (About 10 min by car or taxi; limited flights, mostly from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.) · MIA Miami International Airport (About 3 h drive via US-1; the most common long-haul gateway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Aug (15 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stock Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or taxi is easiest. The island is small — you can walk between the main restaurants and marinas, but the artist enclaves are spread out. Bicycle works if you're staying at The Perry.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Key West
goDoor to door: 10–15 min
Car or taxi via US-1, about 10 min
Duval Street, Hemingway House, sunset at Mallory Square. Easy add-on.
Big Pine Key
goDoor to door: 35–40 min
Car via US-1, about 30 min east
National Key Deer Refuge, No Name Key, quiet beaches.
Marathon
goDoor to door: 50–60 min
Car via US-1, about 45 min east
Seven Mile Bridge, Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach.
Islamorada
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via US-1, about 1 h east
Fishing, kayaking, Theatre of the Sea. A full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Perry Hotel & Marina
The only full-service hotel on the island; marina views, pool, on-site restaurant. About $250–400/night (2026 estimate).
Key West
Most visitors sleep in Key West and day-trip to Stock Island. More options at every price point.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Perry Hotel & Marina, double room1 × 1 night × US$300 | US$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Taxi Key West → Stock Island, one way1 × US$20 | US$20 |
| Hogfish Bar & Grill, dinner with drink2 × US$40 | US$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$70 |
| Trip total≈ US$385 per person per day, bed included | US$770 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Hogfish Bar & Grill, main dish | $18–30 |
| El Siboney, puerco asado plate | $15–22 |
| Beer at a craft brewery | $6–9 |
| Taxi Key West → Stock Island | $18–25 |
| Distillery tour and tasting | $15–25 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM on the island; bring cash for food trucks and small galleries.
- Mosquitoes can be heavy at dusk, especially near the marinas.
- Hurricane season runs June through November; check forecasts before booking.
- The I Love Stock Island Festival requires a ticket; buy ahead online.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Key West → Stock Island: $18–25, about 10 min
- Car rental, one day (Key West): $50–90 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stock Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, mild) · avoid Jun–Oct (hurricane season, heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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