# Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, United States: what it is and when to go > Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is a church building in Key West, United States of America. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-basilica-of-saint-mary-star-of-the-sea/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Church building in Key West, United States of America · Temples - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 205 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 24.55308, -81.79545 ## What it is and where Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is a church building in Key West, United States of America. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Key West](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cayo-hueso/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 24.55308, -81.79545; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 205 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=24.553081%2C-81.795451) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.553081%2C-81.795451) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 38 | | February | Possible | 11 h 10 | | March | Best time | 11 h 50 | | April | Best time | 12 h 35 | | May | Best time | 13 h 12 | | June | Best time | 13 h 31 | | July | Best time | 13 h 23 | | August | Best time | 12 h 51 | | September | Best time | 12 h 08 | | October | Best time | 11 h 25 | | November | Possible | 10 h 47 | | December | Possible | 10 h 29 | In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Ernest Hemingway House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ernest-hemmingway-home-and-museum/): House and museum in Key West, Florida, USA · 563 m - [Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory/): Zoo in Florida, United States · 635 m - [Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nancy-forrester-s-secret-garden/): Park in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America · 643 m - [Southernmost Point Buoy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boya-de-las-90-millas-a-cuba/): Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S · 760 m - [Weather Station Inn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/weather-station-inn/): History · 1.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Temples - [Washington National Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-national-cathedral/): Neo-Gothic cathedral located in Washington, D.C - [St. Patrick's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-patrick-s-cathedral/): cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York - [Trinity Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iglesia-trinity/): Episcopal parish church in Manhattan, New York, United States - [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-del-santuario-nacional-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/): architectural structure in Washington, DC, USA - [Cathedral of St. John the Divine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-juan-el-divino/): cathedral in Manhattan, New York City, U.S - [Christ Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/christ-cathedral/): church building in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, United States of America Every United States place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea? It is a church building in Key West, United States of America. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea? March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. ### How do you get to Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 205 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.553081%2C-81.795451) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Ernest Hemingway House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ernest-hemmingway-home-and-museum/), [Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory/), [Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nancy-forrester-s-secret-garden/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/337215845), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16983771), CC0. More about Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas%C3%ADlica_de_Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_Estrella_del_Mar). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).