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Florida · Couples · Two nights

Cedar Key

Old Florida, a short runway by the water and a golf cart.

Cedar Key is a tiny island town on the Gulf coast, with weathered wooden buildings on stilts, working clam farms and some of the best sunsets in Florida. Land on a short runway at the water’s edge, ride a golf cart into town, kayak to a deserted island, eat award-winning clam chowder and watch the sun drop into the Gulf from Dock Street.

Old FloridaGolf cartsClams & sunsets
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A flock of pelicans on the rocks by the water at Cedar Key
Pelicans at Cedar Key
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KCDK
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~345 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~2 hr 34 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Golf cart + walks

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land at the water’s edge.

KCDK, George T. Lewis Airport, is a small county airport on the island, a short golf-cart ride from town.

The FBO

George T. Lewis Airport (no FBO or fuel)

14703 SW Airport Road, Cedar Key, FL 32625

There is no fuel or FBO. Arrange a golf-cart rental ahead; pilots report carts can meet you at the airport. Tie-downs are available; confirm fees with Levy County.

The single runway is about 2,300 feet, with water close by. Check landing and takeoff performance carefully, especially on hot days, and arrive with plenty of fuel. Watch for birds, gusty sea breezes and afternoon storms in summer.

02 / Where to stay

Harbor views and historic rooms.

Rates and availability need travel dates.

Downtown · Historic

The Downtown Historic Island Hotel

Rooms in an 1859 building on Second Street, now rented as suites. Confirm current arrangements when you book.

03 / Where to eat

Chowder, clams and a Gulf view.

Hours change with the seasons and storm repairs; confirm before you go.

Sunset · Dock Street

Dock Street at sunset

Several Dock Street restaurants were rebuilding after recent storms. Ask locally which waterfront decks are open, and go for the sunset.

04 / Things to do

Islands, birds and sunsets.

Slow down. This is Old Florida.

01

Kayak to Atsena Otie Key

Paddle or take a boat to the ruins of an old town on a nearby island.

02

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Islands of pelicans, herons and ibis, by kayak or boat tour.

Refuge information
03

Cedar Key Museum State Park

The town’s history as a 19th-century port, rail terminus and pencil-wood center.

04

Dock Street & the sunset

Shops, galleries and the classic Gulf sunset.

05

Shell Mound

A walk on an ancient Native American shell mound north of town.

05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

April

Spring Arts Festival

Artists fill the town.

October

Seafood Festival

The island’s big fall festival. Busy; book early.

Winter

Birding season

Migrating birds and cool, clear days.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse Cedar Key events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample Friday–Sunday weekend: a golf cart, a kayak and two Gulf sunsets. No bookings or availability confirmed.

FRI

Arrive & Dock Street

  1. Arrival

    Land at KCDK with fuel to spare, subject to weather and your actual flight plan; pick up the golf cart.

  2. Afternoon

    Check in and explore Dock Street.

  3. Evening

    Sunset on Dock Street, then dinner at Steamers.

SAT

Islands & clams

  1. Morning

    Kayak to Atsena Otie Key or a refuge boat tour.

  2. Afternoon

    Chowder at Tony’s and the museum.

  3. Evening

    Another sunset and Cedar Key clams.

SUN

An easy departure

  1. Morning

    The Shell Mound trail.

  2. Before leaving

    Check density altitude for the short runway.

  3. Fly home

    Summer storms build in the afternoon; leave early.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

Lodging and a golf cart first.

Short runway, no fuel

About 2,300 feet and no fuel. Check performance and plan fuel elsewhere.

Storm repairs

Some restaurants are rebuilding after recent storms. Confirm hours.

Hurricane season

June through November. Keep plans flexible.

Reviewed · Destination 60

Reviewed November 3, 2026.

Picks and links reviewed by WingAway Weekends. Hours, prices, menus and availability change often, so confirm directly with each place before booking.

WingAway Weekends helps you discover the destination. Use ForeFlight and current official aviation information for route, performance, weather, NOTAMs and preflight decisions. Flight planning and PIC responsibility stay with the pilot.