OT - Key West Fla

We absolutely LOVE Key West.  We go to the boat races every year in November.  You have to rent a scooter.  You have to hit Mallory Square for the sunset.  Breakfast at Blue Heaven.  Every bar on Duval street is fun.  These are all MUST do's.  However, if for some reason you only get to do ONE thing, you with out a doubt, absolutely, HAVE to go to BO's fish wagon and get the grouper sandwich.  The place is a dump/dive whatever you want to call it.  I truly think that this is the BEST sammy on the planet! 

I am envious of your vacation!  Enjoy!!

We really enjoyed the Green Parrot bar. It is not on the main drag but it really feels like old Key West. Have a great time!!


Cheers!

If you like snorkeling, there are some decent boats out of Key West, but the best snorkeling in the Keys is about 30 miles up US 1 on trips that go out to Looe Key.  After the snorkel trip you can hit the No Name Bar and Grill.

travisstrick said:

If you like snorkeling, there are some decent boats out of Key West, but the best snorkeling in the Keys is about 30 miles up US 1 on trips that go out to Looe Key.  After the snorkel trip you can hit the No Name Bar and Grill.

No name is in big pine key. I have the t shirt.

Right.  Looe Key is actually an underwater marine sanctuary that is 7 miles south (offshore) of Big Pine Key.  The dive boats to Looe Key leave from either Big Pine Key or Ramrod Key.  Either way it is a short drive to No Name after the snorkel trip.

If your tastes are more upscale try Louie's Backyard at 700 Waddel St. And ride the Conch Train to learn about the unique history of the island. For example, it is the southernmost city in the continental US but during the Civil war it was a Union occupied territory. I was born and raised there.

Green Parrot and Captain Tony's are my 2 favorites,

Cosign on BO's Fish Wagon...best spot to grab lunch after a night of fun, best fish sandwich and the coldest longnecks...but bring cash.  

One of my favorite places to go during that time of year,  May is wonderful there.   Will be plenty warm for anything, yet not the oppressive heat of summer.

Snorkeling is a must (especially if you never have snorkeled there).   I agree, I prefer a few miles up the Keys.

Scooters are a must, best way to get around.

Ride the scooter over to Hemingway's old house, its interesting.   Watch out for the chickens.

Jet Ski's are a lot of fun.   There is a tour which circles the island on jet ski's.

Truman's summer home is there on the west side.

Note, the cruise ships will dock on the north end, dump thousands and thousands of people out, then in a few hours they all load up and go.

Find some sunset's.   Up towards the square there are street performers at night.

Not sure if you are driving or flying down.   Note if you are driving, assume its going to take a bit.   Two lane road a lot of the way, heavy traffic.   I was in Key West last week, drove down from Miami.   Will take 4 hours each way - granted a lot of the trip is very scenic, just don't plan on being in any hurry.

If you do drive, and have the option, check out Little Palm Island.   20-30 miles east of Key West, hard to find the shore side location - but if your going, they will get you there.  Note Little Palm is an overnite excursion, not a daytime.   You spend the night on the island.   One of my top 5 locations overall.

Also if driving, another good overnight stop is Hawks Cay - more traditional resort, very nice.

 

Feel free to PM me with any questions - you will have a great time.

I stayed plowed on Duval St for 5 days when i was there. Mostly at Hog's Breath and Irish Kevin's. Spent 12 hrs in South Beach too. Took a week or so to get right after that trip. 

You must go to the Schooner Bar and Grill great drinks, food and people to have fun with.