Event Dates
From: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
To: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Tropical Heat Key West 2025
Tropical Heat weekend on a tropical island that is legendary for its laid back style and its open and accepting atmosphere.
Tropical Heat Key West 2025
Tropical is Key West’s hottest event for men! The temperature is not the only thing that will rise over the weekend.
- Stay at the H2O Suites- Adults Only, 200 m from Duval Street rated “Superb” by guests and featuring a year-round outdoor rooftop pool with a sun terrace.
Tropical Heat Highlights
- Next Edition – Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th August, 2025.
- August on the Island is always hot, but during Tropical Heat it promises to be steamy!
- Enjoy four days of hot guys and fun, the best way to experience Key West.
- The all-male theme parties, pool parties, and adult-oriented entertainment are legendary.
- Don’t miss the Toga 3d Party, Debauchery, Drinks & Dicks, the Fetish Ball, The Island House Tea Dances, the Disco Inferno party and hilarious the Drag Brunch.
- The Themed Pool Party in Alexander’s Guesthouse is one of our top picks from a packed week long itinerary with a full Bar, Good Food, and Fun! Costumes encouraged!
Blu Q Sunset Sail
- Men Only Sunset Sails (21+) LGBTQ+BYOB. Set sail on the Blu Q Catamaran Sunset Sail & Harbor Tour with Blu Q.
- for a scenic harbor tour and FAB sunset. You are welcome to bring any adult beverage you would like to enjoy! (BYOB!) We will have delicious organic snacks, water, coolers with ice, and fun music.
- A very casual and friendly atmosphere allows you to be with that special someone or meet new friends.
- Spots are limited. VIP band holders, call directly for 20% off – (305) 304-9774.
Host venues for Tropical Heat
- Lateda – Home of the best Key West Tea Dance every Sunday, 4pm-6:30pm, outside by the Pool. Dancing with DJs Rude Girl and Molly Blue. Two bars.
- Sidebar – The official home of Key West Burlesque! SideBar is open nightly until 4am with the hottest DJ’s in town with an industrial feel, great light and sound.
- Bourbons Street Pub – Original New Orleans-themed Video Bar featuring the Men of Bourbon Nightly. Live VJ’S, Live Shows, 5 Bars, ‘Male Only’ Clothing Optional Garden
- Saloon One – Historical gay watering hole and busy cruise bar with late hours, drink specials, live entertainment & an outdoor patio. Behind the 801 Bourbon.
- Mangoes – A big outdoor patio overlooking a bustling street attracts crowds to this fish-focused eatery & bar.
Where to stay in Gay Key West
- Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colourful Duval Street.
- The following hotels are all close to the Tropical Heat celebrations.
Duval Gardens, Truman Hotel, The Gardens Hotel, Paradise Inn
Check out our gay insider guide to Key west for the best places to eat and drink and the best things to see and do.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Paradise Inn is our favourite place
to stay when in Key West. Great location
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Tropical Heat weekend visit The Website
Gay Map of Key West
Most of the gay bars in town are clustered along colorful Duval Street, in the historic district, which is also home to dozens of fun shops and inviting restaurants.
526, Angela Street, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040
This adult-only hotel offers two outdoor pools. Duval Street is a 1-minute walk away, and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is 3 minutes’ drive from the hotel. A private balcony or patio with property views is provided in all rooms at The Gardens Hotel Key West. A flat-screen cable TV, ironing facilities, and a refrigerator
Douglas House, 419, Amelia Street, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040
Located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, this adult-only inn features free parking and a shared outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is also available. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities come standard in each room
819 Simonton StreetKey West, FL 33040
Paradise Inn - Adult Exclusive is located in Key West and features landscaped grounds with brick paths and a lotus pond with koi and tropical turtles. A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the lobby.
611 Truman AveKey West, FL 33040
This trendy Key West boutique hotel features an outdoor pool and modern rooms equipped with iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. South Beach - Key West is 0.8 km away from the property.
1 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower.
Key West, Florida 33040
This Air conditioned holiday home includes a living room with a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine and a washing machine. A Swimming pool & Free WiFi
Key West, Florida 33040
This Air conditioned holiday home has a living room with satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. A swimming pool and a Barbecue. Free WiFi
Key West, Florida 33040
The holiday home includes a Living room with TV, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine. There is a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. A Private swimming pool and a barbecue. Free WiFi
724 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
The Bourbon St. Pub has been known world over for its Hot Men and Boys. And you can catch them each and every night on top of the bar for your viewing pleasure, starting at 10 PM.
The hottest men and boys come from all over the world to perform for you. Many of these hot guys want to come to the island for a vacation and while here make some extra money!
801 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040
Gay Cabaret bar, Drag shows & karaoke very popular and always busy
711 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040
Gay Night club and bar with Drag shows
801 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040Gay
Gay Male Leather & Levi Bar -with a Back Room. Everyone is welcome!
1125 Duval Street Key West, FL 330403
La Te Da, a Key West landmark with a piano bar, terrace bar, and cabaret. The best live entertainment on the island!
900 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040Fun
Happy Hour noon till 8pm daily. Karaoke nightly from 9:30 with pool table
Recommended Hotels in Key West By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Key West that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants, bars & fun
The Gardens Hotel
4 Star, adults-only
- 4 Star, Adults-Only with Two Outdoor Pools
- Close to the gay district
- Balcony or patio, flat-screen TV
- Adults-only, two pools, one-minute walk from Duval Street, rooms with balconies or patios.
Paradise Inn
3 Star, Adult Only
- 3 Star, Landscaped Grounds with Koi Pond
- Close to the gay district
- Sitting area, cable TV, microwave
- Adults-only, landscaped grounds, complimentary breakfast, suites with sitting areas and kitchen.
Douglas House
3 Star, Adult Only
- 3 Star, Near Ernest Hemingway Home
- Close to the gay district
- Microwave, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi
- Adults-only, minutes from Ernest Hemingway Home, offers free parking, pool, & microwaves.
Truman Hotel 3 Star
Trendy Boutique
- 3 Star, Trendy Boutique with Outdoor Pool
- Close to the gay district
- iPod dock, flat-screen TV
- Trendy boutique hotel, outdoor pool, modern rooms with iPod docking stations, and refrigerators.
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