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Key West suggestions
Posted on 1/3/21 at 2:29 am
Posted on 1/3/21 at 2:29 am
Going to Key West in March. Already have a place to stay. Do y’all have suggestions on must do’s and don’ts? TIA
ETA: We’re flying into Miami, renting a car and driving down the keys.
ETA: We’re flying into Miami, renting a car and driving down the keys.
This post was edited on 1/3/21 at 2:31 am
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Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:47 am to Jenar Boy
My first suggestion would have been stay as close to Duval as possible but sounds like you have a spot picked out... Aside from that Southern most point, Hemingway home, and lighthouse during the day... nightlife can be very “Bourbon St” like at times but not sure how COVID has changed it... Can’t remember the name of the restaurant but it was located literally on the beach just north of the Waldorf Astoria it only like 3 tables and was delicious
Posted on 1/3/21 at 8:43 am to Hotgin
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Can’t remember the name of the restaurant
Saluté?
Posted on 1/3/21 at 2:52 pm to Jenar Boy
I just got back on Wednesday -- had a great short trip. A lot of the charm of Key West is just all the historic architecture. There aren't that many truly unique places in America, and Key West is one of them.
I think the thing that many people don't realize about Key West is that it's really not a beach destination. I stayed at The Reach Resort, which is on the only natural sandy beach on the island. All the other beaches on the island are artificial, with sand imported from the Bahamas or the Panhandle. If you value a quality beach and aren't at one of the very few resorts on the south coast of the island with natural beach, you may want to stop at Bahia Honda State Park on the way in or out to Key West.
I don't know what kinds of things you like to do (are you going with kids?), but I enjoyed the Hemmingway House and the Mel Fisher Museum. I had a good Cuban dinner at El Siboney and a fun lobster pizza at the Seaside Cafe at the Mansion.
We would've gone snorkeling on the reef, but it was windy, and that means that underwater visibility would be poor.
I think the thing that many people don't realize about Key West is that it's really not a beach destination. I stayed at The Reach Resort, which is on the only natural sandy beach on the island. All the other beaches on the island are artificial, with sand imported from the Bahamas or the Panhandle. If you value a quality beach and aren't at one of the very few resorts on the south coast of the island with natural beach, you may want to stop at Bahia Honda State Park on the way in or out to Key West.
I don't know what kinds of things you like to do (are you going with kids?), but I enjoyed the Hemmingway House and the Mel Fisher Museum. I had a good Cuban dinner at El Siboney and a fun lobster pizza at the Seaside Cafe at the Mansion.
We would've gone snorkeling on the reef, but it was windy, and that means that underwater visibility would be poor.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 7:17 pm to Jenar Boy
Garden of Eden 
Posted on 1/3/21 at 11:41 pm to Jenar Boy
Watch the sunset from the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor. The fort also has a one hour overview tour, if you like that sort of thing.
Posted on 1/4/21 at 5:22 am to Jenar Boy
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Going to Key West in March. Already have a place to stay. Do y’all have suggestions on must do’s and don’ts? TIA
Thinking of bringing the family (kids 15-21) to Miami//Keys for a summer trip. Key Largo- maybe scuba, closer to key west/ fishing?
Posted on 1/4/21 at 6:23 am to Jenar Boy
I would highly recommend a plane to the Dry Tortugas. Leaves from Key West and lands on water at the old fort. About 35 minute plane ride. Cool, relatively low flight over and back over clear water. There is a ferry that goes over also but we didn’t want to spend 5 hours back/forth on a boat. Seaplane provided snorkel gear if you wanted it. It was a good trip and we have done it twice. Highly recommend if you like this sort of thing.
Posted on 1/4/21 at 7:42 pm to Tridentds
Fury catamaran sunset booze cruise is fun to get out on the water and drink unlimited beer
Mallory Square sunset celebration
Blue Heaven for brunch
Check out the places along Bight marina
Rent bikes and check out all the neighborhoods and architecture
Check out the tarpon feeding under the lights on Sunset pier
Flip a coin in the tarpon's mouth above Captain Tony's for good luck
Get a table along the sidewalk at Caroline's Cafe to people watch, drink, and order a burger - they really are the best burgers in Key West
Mallory Square sunset celebration
Blue Heaven for brunch
Check out the places along Bight marina
Rent bikes and check out all the neighborhoods and architecture
Check out the tarpon feeding under the lights on Sunset pier
Flip a coin in the tarpon's mouth above Captain Tony's for good luck
Get a table along the sidewalk at Caroline's Cafe to people watch, drink, and order a burger - they really are the best burgers in Key West
This post was edited on 1/4/21 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:58 am to Chucktown_Badger
How solid of a booze cruise is it?
Posted on 1/6/21 at 11:09 am to Tridentds
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I would highly recommend a plane to the Dry Tortugas. Leaves from Key West and lands on water at the old fort. About 35 minute plane ride. Cool, relatively low flight over and back over clear water. There is a ferry that goes over also but we didn’t want to spend 5 hours back/forth on a boat. Seaplane provided snorkel gear if you wanted it. It was a good trip and we have done it twice. Highly recommend if you like this sort of thing.
Extremely interested in this....is this who you used?
LINK
Posted on 1/6/21 at 12:11 pm to Jenar Boy
eat at Santiago's Bodega
Posted on 1/6/21 at 2:05 pm to Jenar Boy
Going in June. Taking note and appreciate the suggestions in here.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 7:33 pm to lakeviewtiger
Moondog Cafe- Breakfast
La Crêperie French Café Key West -
Ocean Grill and Bar
Willy Ts -outdoor Drinking food is avg. Live Music.
Blackfin Bistro
Bagatelle
La Crêperie French Café Key West -
Ocean Grill and Bar
Willy Ts -outdoor Drinking food is avg. Live Music.
Blackfin Bistro
Bagatelle
Posted on 1/7/21 at 8:43 pm to 7AND7
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La Crêperie French Café Key West -
I should have mentioned that place in my recs. I had a great salmon and brie crepe there for lunch last Wednesday. Definitely endorse.
Posted on 1/9/21 at 2:02 pm to Jenar Boy
Was there twice in 2020. Best meal I had on both trips was Cafe Marquesa. Really enjoyed the historical sites- Hemingway House, Mel Fisher museum , Truman Little White House. Couple of nice wine bars on Duval. Bikes are a must
Posted on 1/9/21 at 2:37 pm to Daktari
Great thread/advice....anything under $350/nite ????
Posted on 1/9/21 at 5:02 pm to tickfawtiger
Michael’s restaurant is the best in KW
Got to make reservations and go there
You won’t be disappointed
Got to make reservations and go there
You won’t be disappointed
Posted on 1/9/21 at 5:45 pm to moock blackjack
Thanks....any suggestions for hotel/airbnb?
Posted on 1/9/21 at 6:20 pm to tickfawtiger
Casa Marina is the bomb but away from all the attractions
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