The island, known to locals as the Conch Republic, is roughly 90 miles north of Cuba and 160 miles south of Miami. Located literally at the end of the road, Key West has welcomed gay travelers for decades. See the Monroe County, Key West Chamber of Commerce, and Florida Health websites for local updates. See the CDC website for details and updates. There are restrictions on the entry of some travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19:
