Southernmost Point Buoy
Monument · Key West

Southernmost Point Buoy

Photo: Radomianin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It is a large painted concrete buoy at the end of Whitehead Street. The marker notes its position as the southernmost point in the continental United States. Crowds form for photos throughout the day.

On day 4 of Miami, Key West and Orlando in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
A few minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Walk south on Whitehead Street

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How Southernmost Point Buoy fits into a day.
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Southernmost Point Buoy questions

Is the Southernmost Point Buoy the actual southernmost point?

Not quite. The true southernmost point of Key West is on nearby Navy property closed to the public.

Can you touch the Southernmost Point Buoy?

Yes, visitors stand next to it and touch it for photos, but climbing on it is not allowed.

How long do people spend at the Southernmost Point Buoy?

Most stop for photos and leave within ten minutes, though the photo line can take longer.

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