Back in the late 18th century when this island was called Cayo Hueso, ships used this inner harbor when traveling between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. After John Whitehead was shipwrecked here in 1819, he called it the “Gibraltar of the West.” The harbor was named Port Rodgers once the U.S. took procession of the Keys in 1822. Soon fisheries emerged around the shore of the shallow Key West Bight. This history can be felt along the Historic Seaport Harbor Walk. In addition to a 150 slip marina, it features plenty of restaurants, taverns and shops. If you are looking for water sports, this is also the place to go.
