Key West, an island city, is a section of the Florida Keys archipelago. It’s also Florida’s southern tip, lying approximately 90 miles northward of Cuba. Famed for its pastel, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop available from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s appreciated more for its coral beaches – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. The southerly point in the United States, Key West, is noted for watersports, lively nightlife, beaches, historical sites, and pastel, conch-style architecture. The current population of Key West, Florida, is 23,342 based on our projections of the latest U.S. Census estimates. It’ll cost you more significantly than any other destination in the nation, a new study says. This spring, Key West leads the country regarding the most expensive hotel prices, with a standard nightly rate of $299 for the most affordable double room. That’s according to Cheaphotels.org, which released the report this week.