What goes into it

• Cruise ships in port and how many passengers they carry
• Flights landing at Key West International that day
• Big events like Fantasy Fest, parades and festivals
• Weather, because rain clears the streets fast

How to read it

• 0 to 30: quiet day, room to breathe
• 31 to 60: steady, normal busy
• 61 to 80: busy, plan ahead
• 81 to 100: packed, go early or go late

Checked against real cameras

Every few hours we count actual people on the webcams above and compare with the morning score. The cameras never change the score, they just keep it honest.

Follow the score daily

Get the number every morning on our social pages.

Beat the crowds

• Duval Street is busiest after dark, quietest before 10 AM
• Cruise ship days fill Mallory Square by midday
• Sunset at Mallory Square draws a crowd every single day
• Beaches are calmest on weekday mornings

Good to know

• Fantasy Fest runs Oct 16 to 25 and packs the island
• Rain usually passes fast but clears outdoor spots
• Parking is tight everywhere, walk or bike when you can