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Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge


Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Key, FL
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Cedar Key weather essentials

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Jul
88°F 31°C
69°F 20°C
19 in 47 cm
Aug
87°F 30°C
69°F 20°C
10 in 24 cm
Sep
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
13 in 32 cm
Oct
79°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
5 in 12 cm
Nov
73°F 22°C
50°F 10°C
6 in 15 cm
Dec
67°F 19°C
44°F 6°C
15 in 39 cm
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88°F 31°C
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72°F 22°C
Monday
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88°F 31°C
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79°F 26°C
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What's Near Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Seahorse Landing $172 3.3 mi 5.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Faraway Inn $72 3.3 mi 5.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Beach Front Motel N/A 3.3 mi 5.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast $167 3.4 mi 5.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Gulf Side Motel $94 3.5 mi 5.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Annie's Cafe 3.3 mi 5.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Tony's Seafood Restaurant 3.5 mi 5.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Island Room 3.6 mi 5.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Orlando Dive & Snorkel Tours at Crystal River Watersports 29.4 mi 47.3 km 3 of 5 stars
American Pro Diving Center 35.5 mi 57.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Kayaks and Beyond 36.7 mi 59.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Cedar Key
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Traveler Description: Thirteen offshore islands designated as wilderness areas offer spectacular and rare viewing for birding and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Nature reserve
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife

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“Wonderful kayaking area”
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5 of 5 stars
kayakbabe44 11 contributions
St Augustine FL
Jun 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

For the novice or experienced kayaker, this is a perfect place to enjoy. Kayak from the marina to Atsena Otie Key, only 0.6 miles,beach your kayak, and hike the trail past the remains of the old Faber Pencil mill, the cistern and on to the civil war cemetery. If you go during mosquite season, however, be sure to carry and... more

“Best Birding on the Nature Coast!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Atlanta, GA
Apr 16, 2003
18/18 found this review helpful

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is one of the least known refuges on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located about 1 hour southwest of Gainesville, Florida; Cedar Keys NWR covers about 800 acres on 13 keys (islands) in the Gulf. Most of the keys are tiny, the two most significant keys for visitors are Atsena Otie Key - about 1... more

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Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Address

Cedar Key, FL
Tel: 352-493-0238