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Lighthouses in Monroe County, Florida

16 lighthouses in Monroe County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Key West lighthouseLighthouse
Key West lighthouseMonroe County
Dry Tortugas LightLighthouse
Dry Tortugas LightMonroe County
Sand Key LightLighthouse
Sand Key LightMonroe County
Garden Key LightLighthouse
Garden Key LightMonroe County
Alligator Reef LightLighthouse
Alligator Reef LightMonroe County
American Shoal LightLighthouse
American Shoal LightMonroe County
Carysfort Reef LightLighthouse
Carysfort Reef LightMonroe County
Sombrero Key LightLighthouse
Sombrero Key LightMonroe County
Rebecca Shoal LightLighthouse
Rebecca Shoal LightMonroe County
Northwest Passage LightLighthouse
Northwest Passage LightMonroe County
Unmanned reef lights of the Florida KeysLighthouse
Unmanned reef lights of the Florida KeysMonroe County
Molasses Reef LightLighthouse
Molasses Reef LightMonroe County
Lighthouse
Smih Shoal LightMonroe County
Lighthouse
Tennessee Reef LighthouseMonroe County
Lighthouse
Hen and Chickens Shoal LightMonroe County
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Smith Shoal Light (historical)Monroe County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.