Hotels in Dry Tortugas National Park, United States of America
Dry Tortugas National Park sits 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, surrounded by crystal-clear Gulf of Mexico waters and famous for Fort Jefferson, a massive 19th-century coastal fortress. The climate is subtropical, with hot, humid summers (mid-80s°F / 30°C) perfect for snorkeling the coral reefs around Garden Key, and mild winters (70°F / 21°C) ideal for kayaking and birdwatching as migratory species pass through. Best visited from December to April for calm seas, you can take a seaplane or ferry to explore the fort's history of pirate raids and Civil War use, while summers bring afternoon thunderstorms but fewer visitors and lower boat fees.