Tavernier Florida Map

About Tavernier, Florida

Tavernier is a locality in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,413. The population density is 334.7 people per km². Tavernier is located at 25.0115°N, 80.5151°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33070.

Tavernier, a slender finger of land pointing toward the vast expanse of the Atlantic, is a place defined by its liminal existence between the mainland and the distant haze of the Keys. It lies 31.7 miles south of Homestead, FL (from Homestead, FL: bearing 184°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Key Largo. The air here carries the perpetual scent of salt and the distant hum of boat engines, a constant reminder of the surrounding turquoise waters that lap at its shores. Coconut palms, their fronds rustling like secrets in the warm breeze, cast dappled shadows across narrow, sun-baked streets where brightly painted stilt houses stand sentinel. The very ground feels porous, a sandy substrate that yields slightly underfoot, hinting at the shallow depths and the ever-present influence of the sea. In the quiet hush of late afternoon, the sky often bleeds into hues of rose and violet, a fleeting spectacle that softens the sharp edges of the day and imbues Tavernier with a serene, almost melancholic beauty. The history of Tavernier is intimately tied to the sea's bounty and the ingenuity of those who sought it. Once a vital stop for fishing fleets and a hub for sponge divers, its economy still revolves around the watery world that surrounds it, with charter boats and marinas forming the backbone of local enterprise. The legacy of those early settlers, who carved a life from this challenging environment, is visible in the weathered docks and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that permeates the community. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet persistence of its residents, their lives shaped by the tides and the seasonal migrations of marine life, speaks volumes. Tavernier remains a place where the modern world brushes against the raw, untamed character of the Florida coast, a subtle dance between progress and the enduring power of nature.

About This Tavernier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tavernier, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 25.011519, -80.515061. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tavernier and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Tavernier includes the ZIP code (33070), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Monroe County (Key West), and school district assignment (Monroe County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tavernier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.