Cedar Key Images

Did you know that the port Cedar Key, just prior to the civil war, was of greater importance than the port of Tampa!

Mr. David Yulee Levy,(that's how Levy County got its name), accomplished his life long dream of a Trans-Florida Railroad, it connected Cedar Key to Fernandina Beach north of Jacsonville.

This railroad enabled goods to be shipped north to important destination. Cedar trees,(thus the name Cedar Key), became the world leading producer of pencils, but in September 1896 it all changed when a hurricane managed to destroy the factories.

The pencil companies left and never returned...

Visit the heart of Florida's Nature Coast, a recreational paradise...

This is a small, relaxed, island community located three miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Rich in small town flavor, it is said time has stood still here, its located in Way Key, the largest island in the Cedar Key's.

It is one of the oldest ports in the state, and when Florida's first railroad connected it to the east coast, it became a major supplier of seafood and timber product to the northeast.

Today it has become a haven for artists and writers who find the unspoiled environment inspirational to their work.

Many people visit each year to walk the historic streets browse the shops and galleries, explore the back bayous and enjoy the world-famous restaurants featuring seafood fresh from local water.

You're not likely to find a more remote area of Florida to explore.

The National Wildlife Refuge consists of 13 fragile coastal islands, and two in particular you should visit...

Atsena Otie, the original home of Cedar Key, historic port and center of pencil-manufacturing. Boats leave the Marina for trips to Atsena Otie (less than a mile away) and Sea Horse Key. You will witness beautifully secluded islands.

Docks

Down Town

Restaurants