Seahorse Key Open Houses Scheduled

The Refuge has scheduled 2 more Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2022.

• Saturday, July 2 (Sunday, July 3 alternate weather date)
• Saturday, October 8 (Sunday, October 9 alternate weather date)

Visitors can walk up to to the Light Station and cross over to the beach on the far side of the island. It is a beautiful, adventuresome experience.

Visitors at Seahorse Key Open House on a cold day

Visitors at Seahorse Key Open House on a rainy day

Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.

Visitor standing near warning sign

Some of the birds visitors may see on the boat trip to the island

Visitors arriving on a tour operator's boat

Important Information

Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited. 

Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.

Drift wood along the beach on the far side of the island

Visitors walking on the beach