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Visitors come to Key West for many different reasons.

The Florida Keys and Key West have so many things to do for vacationers of all ages. There are many Key West attractions to visit and most are a short walk from our Key West vacation rentals.

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We have a full service concierge in our office location ready to assist you with many of the activities and tours on the island. Here are some of the services we can arrange for you: . In-room massage
. Bikes delivered to your door
. Snorkeling and kayaking
. Personalized Fishing Trips
. Key West Sunset Sails
. Dry Tortugas Trips
. Restaurant Reservations
. Swimming with Dolphins
. Weddings/Photography
. Ghost Tours/Walking Tours
. Jet Ski Tours/Parasailing
. Diving- Wreck & Reef

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FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK
("Listed at Random - In No Particular Order")

  • Nine One Five
    (305) 296-0669
    915 Duval Street
    www.915duval.com
    Don't Miss This One!! Created by owner Stuart Kemp, this fine European style tapas restaurant is a recent winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for culinary excellence in New York. Located in a gorgeously renovated Victorian house with minimalist elegant interior, this is a great place to 'see-and-be-seen' on the town. The creative chef offers an eclectic variety of tapas, and full fare of gourmet food and fine wine selection to choose from. Everything is delicious. One of my all time favorites is the Tuna Dome. Dining inside or outside on the porches the overlook Upper Duval St. Great retro-design club room upstairs overlooking Duval St., 'Point 5', can be rented for private events. Excellent service. Friendly attentive staff.
  • Camille's
    (305) 296-4811
    1202 Simonton St.
    www.camilleskeywest.com
    Just one block off Upper Duval St.: I eat at Camille's consistently more than any other restaurant in town. This restaurant has been voted a locals favorite for years and years - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owner Denise Chelekis describes their fare as "Exotic Family Cooking with No Boundaries." Menu changes daily - chef is inspired and makes some of the best hollandaise sauce you will ever taste, and his soups are noteworthy. Go for the eggs-benedict, and choose from traditional to smoked salmon. Take the family or meet up with friends. Delightful décor. Excellent café con leche. Full bar, great wine selection. Private room available for special events.
  • Banana Cafe
    (305) 294-7227
    1215 Duval Street
    Authentic Cuisine Française.
    A definite must! Open for breakfast and lunch = my favorite place to indulge in brunch. Owner chef Dani is from France and knows the art of creating the perfect food with the perfect setting for breakfast and lunch. The menu is fresh, pure, and the scene is so relaxing it is easy for locals to take it for granted. Crepes and sauces are the best you will find any where, delicious sandwiches on French baguette, delightful salads, fresh squeezed juices, champagne and coffee. Set in newly renovated building overlooking Upper Duval St, you can sit inside or outside on the porch looking to beautiful gallery stores with a slow parade of people strolling by. Go for brunch and have a mimosa. And chase it with a café au lait. Friendly staff.
  • Blue Heaven
    (305) 296-8666
    729 Thomas St. www.blueheavenkw.homestead.com/Blue_Heaven_Restaurant_Key_West.html
    You really haven't had a true Key West dining experience until you try this. Without a doubt one of Key West's most unique and most popular restaurants. Come to Bahama Village and dine under the trees in an artist's village among the resident cats and... yes.. Key West chickens - there is inside seating too. Gourmet food is excellent, flavorful, colorful and always fresh. Wine Spectator has given this unique restaurant its Award of Excellence! Full Bar in the tree Garden, plus a gallery and gift store featuring local artists. One of most memorable dining experiences you will ever have.
  • Mangoes
    (305) 292-4606
    700 Duval St.
    A Key West tradition this ever popular downtown restaurant continues to give locals and tourist alike tropical dining at its best. In the open-air, and on the highly visible corner of Duval and Angela Streets this is the best place in town to eat and see-and-be-seen. Big outdoor patio space covered with large dining umbrellas. Air conditioned inside seating plus the added feature of a "secret" upstairs local scene. Great outside bar overlooking the street.
  • Louie's Backyard and the Afterdeck Bar
    (305) 294-1061
    700 Waddell St.
    www.louiesbackyard.com
    Two of the best places on the island. Louie's is housed in a perfectly renovated Greek Revival Victorian Key West home that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Afterdeck is on the expansive ocean deck in the back yard.
    LOUIES BACK YARD - RESTAURANT: Offers Key West's finest ocean front dining experience, this special place is a favorite with locals, visitors, and must-stop for celebrity guests such as Jimmy Buffet. Executive Chef Doug Shook offers award winning fine international / Caribbean Cuisine with a specialty in locally caught fish.
    THE AFTERDECK BAR: The After Deck has a long and famous history, and 'ritual grounds' where seasoned colorful 'old time' Key West characters convene to ponder the events of the day. Jimmy Buffet's early songs were inspired and written. This is special spot on this earth with a rare view and intimate feel of the ocean. Sunset, moonrise, and star gazing experiences are unsurpassed. It's the perfect place to take a breath and ponder the good things in life.
  • Santiago's Bodega
    (305) 296-7691
    207 Petronia
    www.santiagosbodega.com
    So much fun! New-Age / Tropical-European Dining Experience. Gourmet tapas menu, excellent food. The delicious sangria flows and you can choose red or white. Fashionable intimate dining room with romantic club-like atmosphere and you can also sit outside on the covered porch and watch real life in Bahama Village go by. Excellent service with friendly staff.
  • Ambrosia
    (305)293-0304
    1401 Simonton St.
    Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar. Outstanding fare. Absolutely stunning modern abstract upscale fashionable modern interior with waterfall and kinetic art, a South Beach atmosphere. Both the food and décor tickle the senses.
  • Origami Japanese Restaurant
    (305)294-0092
    1075 Duval St.
    Located in Duval Square. Casual dining, you can belly up to the bar. Eat inside or in the fabulous plaza garden complete with tall shade tree garden and talking parrots in the back ground. Sushi Bar, tempura, teriyaki. Local's favorite. Kiyoto, Owner & chef - 20 years in Key West.
  • Cafe Sole
    (305) 294-0230
    1029 Southard St.
    www.cafesole.com
    Romantic intimate little French-Caribbean restaurant in residential neighborhood famous for locally caught seafood embellished with a French mastery of sauces. Chef John Correa refined his skills in France and created a unique Key West menu unlike any on the island. Famous for his preparation of rare hog snapper, and yellow tail, he also offers authentic classic preparations like Duck L'Orange, Rack of Lamb, and Lobster Bouillaise. Great wine selection. Indoor and outdoor garden seating. Excellent service.
  • La Trattoria
    (305) 296-1075
    524 Duval Street
    www.latrattoria.us
    Fine Italian dining. Wonderful food, excellent atmosphere ~ feels a little like being in Italy. A perfect place for a special night out to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Great wine selection. Street side dining room and bar with great view of Duval St. Stays open late with a limited menu. It adjoins Virgilio's bar in the back on Applerouth Lane, a local's favorite music venue and outstanding chocolate martinis.
  • Opera Italian Restaurant
    (305) 295-2705
    613 Duval St.
    Down a little walking street off-Duval. Intimate setting. Original Authentic Italian Cuisine - specializing in Northern. "America's top 10 Italian Restaurants" by Zagat Survey. Intimate Italian décor setting. Limited seating. Excellent Service.
  • Antonia's
    (305) 294-6565
    615 Duval St.
    www.antoniaskeywest.com
    Outstanding food and service. Big open spacious dining room creates a lively yet intimate atmosphere. Great spot to plan a dinner for a large group. Full bar. Established Key West favorite and always a sure bet for full fare Fine Italian dining. Great wine selection.
  • Café Marquesa
    (305) 292-1919
    600 Fleming St.
    www.marquesa.com
    1st-Class talented chefs offer beautiful presentations of select "Classic Contemporary American" gourmet cuisine at Key West's finest Marquesa Hotel in classy intimate dining setting in 5-Star Hotel down town Old Town. Eat at at a table or the bar where you will enjoy some of the best martinis Key West has to offer.
  • Pepe's Cafe
    (305)294-7192
    806 Caroline Street
    www.pepescafe.net
    Right on the famous Key West Historic Seaport near the Key West Harbor Walk. Absolutely some of the best casual island charm of any of our Key West establishments - for some folks this special spot IS Key West dining! Sitting in the courtyard under a giant tree with a crystal chandelier will make you feel like one of the locals. One of Key West's oldest and consistently popular establishments. 'Caribbean American' gourmet style fare - from omelets to home-style soups, from juicy burgers and steaks to fresh fish. The best fresh squeezed orange juice, and did I say GREAT Bloody Mary's to start the day! Full Bar.
  • B.O.'s Fish Wagon
    (305) 294-9272
    801 Caroline St. (On the Key West Historic Seaport)
    Since 1988 Buddy Owen (B.O.) has been servin' up one of the very best island fresh fish sandwiches in Key West. Don't be shocked when you first see this cookin' shack - this is real Key West authentic and worth the stop. B.O. starts with the freshest local fish (usually grouper or mahi mahi) he can find and melds it with special Key Lime Sauce on fresh baked Cuban Bread and the melt-in-your-mouth taste scrumptious! Dishes are served up with some fresh cabbage slaw and fries. For another delicious Caribbean style treat go for the conch fritters. Wine, beer, variety of non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Harpoon Harry's
    (305) 294-8744
    832 Caroline Street.
    Featuring free Wi-Fi, many Key West local characters meet here 'bright and early' for breakfast everyday and the late risers make it for lunch. This is a real slice of Key West life! Whether you're looking for a big pile of French Toast with powdered sugar, biscuits and sausage gravy, a fresh fruit cup, a scrumptious sandwich, or just a cup of strong cafe con leche and maybe a stiff Bloody Mary, you'll get it here. Real authentic Key West restaurant right on the Key West Historic Seaport at the Key West Harbor Walk. Great atmosphere, outstanding service, full bar. Open at night too so you can sit and watch the harbor as you cocktail.
  • Mangia Mangia
    (305) 294-2469
    900 Southard St.
    www.mangia-mangia.com
    Fresh homemade pasta made on premises everyday and the sauces are 'to die for' with so much to choose - from marinara, to meat sauce, from alfredo to seafood sauces. Their Broccoli Rabe is famous and don't miss their Burschetta marinated in extra virgin olive oil. Set in a unique and one of the most charming old renovated Victorian homes in residential neighborhood. Eat in the house or out in the patio garden. Great wine bar and fine wine selection. Very popular with locals and tourists - there always seems to be a line of people spilling out the door. Excellent friendly service.
  • Michaels
    (305) 295-1300
    532 Margaret Street
    www.michaelskeywest.com
    If a mouth watering steak is on your mind go here. Michaels' steaks are 100% prime beef, flown in from Chicago by particular chef owners of this outstanding establishment, Michael and Melanie Wilson. Excellent fresh seafood specialties, with selections that change nightly, depending on the best catch of the day. This is a first-class steak house in a charming remodeled cottage and garden setting in residential neighborhood off Southard St. One of the finer Key West restaurants. Local's favorite. Full bar in the garden. You can also get fondue at the bar. Excellent service.
  • Martin's
    (305)295-0111
    917 Duval St.
    Martin's has been on Key West for over 20 years, has a definite local following, and has always remained one of my all time favorite places to eat a decadent gourmet Sunday brunch and drink espresso and mimosas at the same time. The gourmet eggs benedict menu is fantastically unique. I usually go for the crab cake eggs benedict and my husband usually goes for the filet mignon or black forest eggs benedict. They're also well known for their Bellini's and they have some very delicious German dishes and they have a fabulous French Toast. Martin's new location on Duval St. has a very chic island-cosmopolitan flare with both inside and outside with a view of Duval St. plus intimate garden dining in the back. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Square One
    (305) 296-4300
    1075 Duval #C-12
    www.squareonerestaurant.com
    Fine dining in elegant dining room with white starched table cloths and fresh flowers. Chefs prepare exquisite specialties such as Long Island Peking Breast of Duckling, Australian Spring Rack of Lamb, Roasted Local Black Grouper and Crisp Skin Yellowtail Snapper. Live piano to entertain you. You can arrange to stage a private party here. Great service and staff.
  • Matthessen 4th of July
    (305) 294-8089
    1110 White St.
    If you were a kid in the 40's 50's or 60's you'll feel like you stepped back in time to an 'old fashioned soda fountain'. Red white and blue vintage-style interior - comfy 'tuck and roll' booths. Outstandingly delicious HUGE burgers and yummy fries and about the best milk shakes and malts in town. Local's favorite, Family Fun, Friendly Service.
  • Salute
    (305) 292-1117
    1000 Atlantic Blvd. (Right on Higgs Beach near West Martello Gardens)
    A must experience... Key West Unique! Fun and Caribbean laid back festive casual beach atmosphere is created in a special beach-scene setting like none other on the island - or nowhere else in the U.S. for that matter! Enjoy a fabulous view of the ocean on the Southside of the island of Key West. Fun to watch beach volley ball players in the daytime. Great fusion of fresh food choices, for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Full bar. Good choice to meet up with friends and take the family. Children love to play on the beach while waiting for your food to be prepared. Local's favorite, owned by the same owners as Blue Heaven.
  • Taste of Greece
    (305) 293-6694
    1101 Truman Ave. - Mile Marker One.
    Authentic Greek Cooking-Mediterranean Market, Baker, & Deli. Casual deli atmosphere ~ theatre kitchen. All cooking is done by Greek Chefs and their family members. You won't find Greek food any better of fresher or more authentic than this. The chef is an "inspired cook" and the deserts vary and are unbelievably delicious. Dine In ~ Take Out ~ Delivery to your Key West vacation rental.
  • Goldman's Deli
    (305) 294-43354
    2796 North Roosevelt Blvd. - At the Overseas Market
    You'll see this shopping center as you head out of town. It is across the street from Home Depot). A fantastic authentic Bagel Deli owned and operated by the Goldman family. Open for breakfast and lunch, everything made from scratch and absolutely fresh bagels are made on premises daily "...boiled and baked, the old fashioned way." Deli sandwiches, grill featuring the reuben and grilled kosher frank, and smoked fish platters, slaws, potato salad, and fabulous special items including yummy potato latkes served with sour cream and applesauce, and potato knish!
  • El Siboney
    (305) 296-4184
    900 Catherine St.
    www.elsiboneyrestaurant.com
    'Siboney' is a town in Cuba, and this delightful section of Key West was at one time a little "Cuban Town". There are still may Cuban families living in this authentic Key West neighborhood and you simply MUST GO HERE for authentic Cuban fare. Locals consider it the best Cuban restaurant on the island, and everything is good and protions are generous. Be sure to try their fried plantains and yuca con mojo. Inside seating in south side residential neighborhood. Be sure to take your appetite with you. Wonderful friendly family service! Best to make reservations. Take ~ Out also available.
  • Seven Fish
    (305) 296-2777
    632 Olivia St.
    www.7fish.com
    A hometown bistro ~ Key West fish-style, in an 'off-beat' residential neighborhood (just off Truman Ave.) Intimate setting that is sort of a Euro-Caribbean scene. Go for the fresh local fish and sashimi and if your heart is set on meat (or meatloaf) you can get that too. And be sure to try their extraordinary Banana Chicken. Best to make a reservation.
  • El Meson De Pepe's
    (305) 295-2620
    410 Wall St.
    www.elmesondepepe.com
    Fabulous food, a full bar (try a mohito), and a live Salsa band right on Mallory Square in the heart of the action! For over 20 years Chef Pepe Diaz and his Cuban family "have been dedicated to great quality food and the preservation of Cuban-Conch Heritage in Key West." This is the place for a real Cuban cultural experience where you can enjoy real Cuban Conch cooking with real Cuban Conch hospitality... with the added feature of amazing live and lively Latin Music and dancing. Inside and outside seating. Celebrate the Cuban way! A most unique Key West restaurant experience.
  • White St. Deli and Café
    (305)294-1943
    1019 White St.
    www.smallchefatlarge.com
    Fantastic local deli with bistro style eating and a great outside garden dining area as well. Great place to drop in for a soup and salad, homemade bread, and fantastic yummy home made dessert. Eat- In or take-out fare to enjoy it at home. And, if you are looking to cater an event you will want to talk to their 'Small Chef at Large' who has become a Key West favorite caterer for Key West weddings, private parties, and corporate events. This talented chef offers catering menus for every taste including Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asian, and vegetarian.
  • Chico's Cantina
    (305) 296-4714
    5230 U.S. 1, Stock Island
    www.chicoscantina.com
    Family owned and operated, a Key West tradition since 1984 and a memorable place to enjoy a wide array of authentic Mexican food. An absolute favorite with local families. Menu features their locally famous fine fajitas and they pride themselves on offering Mexican specialties not to be found in other restaurants. Their guacamole and salsa is unbelievably fresh and delicious ...and then there is the sangria! Atmosphere is fun. Service is outstanding! Friendly staff members greet guests as welcome friends. It's worth the 15 min. drive from Old Town. Winner of The People's Choice Awards for Best Mexican Restaurant in Key West 12 Years Running.
  • Upper Crust Pizza:
    (305) 293-8727
    611 Duval St.
    (305)293-8890
    2502 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
    www.uppercrustkeywest.com
    "Not Your Average Pizza," with gourmet ingredients like portabella mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella catering to a more 'cosmopolitan pizza palette'. A local's favorite is the Margherita Pizza (most call this a cheese pizza) and then there are the specialties such as the 'White Spinach,' 'The Roosevelt' and 'The Mallory." Choose your favorite exotic pizzas with thin crust. And oh... yes they do have traditional toppings plus salads too. Perfect choice if you want to order-in to your Key West vacation rental.
  • A&B Lobster House and Alonzo's Lobster House
    (305)294-5880
    700 Front St.
    www.aandblobsterhouse.com
    On the Historic Seaport Harbor Walk. Upstairs is fine dining at A&B Lobster House with House Specialties like a Surf & Turf of filet mignon and lobster tail and Black Angus Strip Steak served with a béarnaise sauce and classic favorites like Lobster Bisque. You'll also find the elegant swanky Berlin's Martini & Cigar Bar upstairs where you must at least sample a rare cigar and sip a little cognac. If you're looking for casual dining go downstairs to Alonzo's Lobster House and go for the Oysters Moscow, a seafood salad, and some chowder. Great place to view the luxury yachts docked in the harbor and watch the old Schooners come in to dock at sunset.
  • Turtle Kraals
    (305) 294-2640
    One Lands End Village
    www.turtlekraals.com
    Right on the Key West Historic Seaport Harbor Walk. An established Key West tradition it was originally a turtle canning factory (when that was legal), then just 15 years ago there was still a rehab hospital for injured turtles (when that was still allowed) and you could have lunch while you checked out the recovering turtles. Those days are long gone but the food is still really good "southern-Style" breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring real pit BBQ, and now there is a Turtle Museum. There's a great bar upstairs with a wonderful panoramic view of authentic old Key West Historic Seaport and another full bar downstairs inside ... and they have espresso and cappuccino too.
  • The Café ~ A Mostly Vegetarian Place
    (305) 296-5515
    509 Southard St.
    Delicious fresh vegetarian food and homemade breads including many Vegan choices served fresh daily. You don't have to be vegetarian to love this food. Great grilled sandwich selections include Portobello, Mozzarella, Eggplant and Zucchini. The family recipe for fruity sangria is loved by the regulars and if you're thinkin' fresh fish, she also serves a great seared yellow fin tuna with wasabi sauce.
  • Hog's Breath Saloon
    (305) 296-4222
    400 Front St.
    www.hogsbreath.com
    World famous saloon and eatery, popular with locals and tourists. Outstanding live music entertainment, great drinks, and delicious raw bar with local seafood and grill. Live music daily from 12:00pm -2:00 am. Fun clothing outlet for Hogs Breath T-Shits and Hats - remember "Hogs Breath is Better than No Breath at All."
  • Hurricane Joe's Bar and Seafood Grill
    (305) 294-0200
    5130 Overseas Highway
    www.hurricaneholekeywest.com
    "The Real Thing" - On the docks ocean side just over Cow Key Channel Bridge. Be sure to go here for original Florida Keys ambience and real fresh fish, shrimp, and lobster, all locally caught! Hang out on the docks and chat with the local fishermen and watch the "catch' as it comes off the boats and heads to the kitchen. No frozen or imported products are ever served at Hurricane Joe's. Popular with locals and tourists of all ages and attitude.
  • Square Grouper Bar & Grill
    (305) 745-8880
    MM 22 ("Up The Keys").
    A favorite trip for locals "to get off the rock." For a change in perspective of the Keys scene, plan to take a 20 to 30 minute drive up the Keys, or catch it for lunch shen you drive down. Favorite local's spot for Florida Keys cuisine. Local fresh seafood, steak, poultry, and pasta with a menu that changes as the cooks are inspired to try new dishes. Cocktail lounge, sometimes there is music on the weekends. Eat there then enjoy the drive up to Bahia Honda Beach at Mile Marker 30.
  • Mangrove Mama's Restaurant
    (305) 745-3030
    MM 30 ("Up The Keys").
    A favorite trip for locals "to get off the rock." For a change in view of the Keys scene, plan to take a 30 minute drive up the Keys. Florida Keys cuisine. Seafood, steak, poultry, pasta. Cocktail lounge with full bar, sometimes there is music on the weekends.

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THE BEST LOCAL COFFEE

  • Sandy's Café & M&M Laundry
    (305) 295-0159
    1026 White St.  - (White Street Gallery neighborhood)
    Wonderful walk-up/ take-out made to order outstanding Cuban café. Sleepy locals meet to wake up early in the morning. Get a bouchi (Cuban espresso - they call it "Cuban Speed.") Get the buttered Cuban toast or cheese toast and dunk it in the coffee for a great start on the day. For lunch try the locally famous mouth watering Cuban Mix sandwich or a scrambled egg with melted cheese and fresh tomato. They also have unbelievably delicious chicken tacos! Now open 24 hours.
  • Five Brothers Grocery
    (305) 296-5205
    930 Southard St.
    www.5brothersgrocery.tripod.com
    (Heart of Old Town neighborhood) Serving Key West for over 26 years! All styles of authentic Cuban made-to-order Cuban coffee at it's very best! Wonderful walk-up/take-out counter with awesome Cuban breakfast and lunch treats inside a great little tiny family owned Cuban Grocery Store, so you can shop while your café is made. Neighbors stumble in for their wake up brew. Try bouchi, cortadito, café con leche, Cuban sandwiches.
  • Coffee and Tea House
    (305) 295-0788
    1211 Duval St.-
    Finely brewed made-to-order Americana coffee and tea. A delightful variety of scrumptious home made sweet treats. Set in a Key West "Victorian house - cum coffee house" you feel welcome and cozy. Lounge inside or sit on the porch. A favorite place for coffee where local's, and sometimes their canine friends, begin the day by catching up on the local buzz.
  • Sippin
    (305) 293-0555
    424 Eaton St. - (Down Town Old Town)
    www.sippinkeywest.com
    Coffee and Internet Café. Great freshly brewed Americana coffee made to order and sweet treats. Several computers with internet access. Nice comfortable large roomy space for catching up on email, computer work, reading, and quiet chat. Close to the main downtown Post Office.

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HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

  • Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream Store
    (305) 296-6124
    1105 Duval St. (corner of Duval and Virginia Streets)
    Outrageously delicious homemade creamy ice cream and clear sorbets made on premises. There are so many flavors to choose from you just must look for yourself. My favorites are mango sorbet, Cuban coffee, and Mangrove Honey-Walnut, and of course . . . chocolate. Set in an old Key West "conch house" the ambience is authentic as the treats. This is a Key West ritual for locals and should definitely become part of your Key West routine while you are here. This is right next door to the Key West Grand Vin wine bar . . . and then a little later have some ice cream. Exceptional way to end your fabulous evening in Key West!

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FRESH FISH FROM THE WILD

  • Fishbusterz
    (305) 296-6022
    6840 Front St., Stock Island, Key West
    www.fishbusterz.com
    If you want the freshest wild fish you can find, the you need to go right to the fish house and buy it. Fish is caught daily and brought to the docks by professional commercial fisherman of the Florida Keys. This authentic fish house specializes in spiny lobster, shrimp, stone crab, grouper, snapper, swordfish, and more and more. And while you're there sample some succulent fish and chips, Key West pink shrimp, or other treats they're serving that day in the "Shrimp Shack". This is an authentic 'old fashioned' Florida Keys fish house. Worth the 15 minute drive from Old Town Key West.

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LOCAL GROCERS

  • Faustos Fine Food Palace (Two Locations)
    (305) 296-5663
    522 Fleming St. (north side of the island)
    (305) 294-5221
    1102 White St.(south side of the island)
    www.faustos.com
    Locally owned and operated for generations the Weekly family. These wonderful markets have almost everything, including great produce, fine wines, butcher shop, sushi, and made-to-order deli. The store on Fleming delivers groceries and will fax you a shopping list!

  • Waterfront Market
    (305) 296-0778
    201 William St. - Find it at the foot of William St. right on the Key West Historic Seaport Harbor Walk.
    Your green grocer! A guarded local's favorite this market is a strong-hold of the "old" 1970's day's Key West life style. Wonderful ambience. This store has organic veggies and fruits, outstanding fresh seafood, and unique selection of items that are hard to find anywhere else on the island. Fresh squeezed juice bar, and deli with made to order items.

  • Five Brothers Grocery
    (305) 296-5205
    930 Southard St.
    www.5brothersgrocery.tripod.com
    Little traditional Cuban market that's been in Key West for 26 years on the corners of Southard and Grinnell Streets that is an historic landmark with great Cuban coffee and great walk-up counter inside the store for Cuban food made to order in the little kitchen in the back. Other great food stuffs - fixings for Cuban food, plus you can pick up bread and milk and Cuban coffee to make at home.

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MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, THEATRE, AND PERFORMING ARTS
Key West loves to entertain and for such a tiny island is full of performing artists, song writers, and musicians, and has a remarkable variety of nightlife and clubs that attract talented performers from all over the world. This list is a representation of some of our personal favorite places for entertainment, and is not meant to exclude other excellent entertainment opportunities. Be sure to pick up the local "Paradise" news in the Key West Citizen newspaper every Wednesday for scheduled music around the island each week. This will give you the music and other entertainment that will be coming for the upcoming weekend and week ahead.

NIGHTLIFE CLUBS

  • The Green Parrot Bar
    (305) 294-6133
    601 Whitehead St.
    www.greenparrot.com
    Established in 1890 this Landmark saloon is the oldest drinking establishment in Key West and maintains all the sinful charm and of its original open-air flare where they boldly boast "No Cover, No Minimum, No Wonder". Most hail The Green Parrot as the best music venue we have on the island. On stage you find not only the best bands in town but national touring acts. On the corner of Southard and Whitehead Streets. Fantastic place to dance your heart out. It rocks!!
  • Virgilio's
    (305) 296-8118
    524 Duval St.
    www.virgilioskeywest.com (located just off Duval Street, 1/2 block from Southard St. on Appelrouth Lane)
    Fabulous island charm with 2 intimate bars - one indoors and one outdoors where you can go see-and-be seen. Favorite local rock and Caribbean bands play fantastic dance music inside and outside you can sip and watch the scene. Some nights there are local D-Jays. Famous for the espresso and chocolate martinis.
  • Hogs Breath Saloon
    (305) 296-4222
    400 Front St. 
    www.hogsbreath.com
    World famous popular locals bar and restaurant where they say "Hog's Breath is better than no breath at all!" Located at the corner of Front and Duval Streets. Regular and touring music groups perform in the outside garden dance bar and fans look forward to established events like Key West Song Writers Festival and special performances held upstairs is an intimate studio room for special performances.
  • Schooner Wharf
    (305) 292-3302
    202 William St. 
    www.schoonerwharf.com (at the foot of William St.) Right on the Key West Historic Harbor Walk.
    Authentic famous seafarer's Key West open-air waterfront Bar that some call "The Last Little Piece of Old Key West". Originally created on the private old schooner "Diamante" owned by Evalena and Paul Worthington in the '70's, the bar was moved ashore dockside when the Historic Seaport was still a working waterfront. Open-air, fun, funky, live music daily, specialty drinks, and a great bar menu from omelets to chowder, to fantastic Raw Bar and more. "Sailors headquarters" and voted "Best Local Bar" for 6 years.
  • Aqua Night Club
    (305) 294-0555
    711 Duval St.
    www.aquakeywest.com
    Put this on your list for a night on the town. Fabulously fun club and fantastically and entertaining and creative drag shows mixed in with lively dancing and karaoke. Daily happy hours. Everyone is welcome!
  • 801 Bourban Bar
    (305) 294-4737
    801 Duval St.
    www.801bourbon.com
    Famous bar downstairs right on Duval. Loyal locals and tourist fans love this bar. Unique Key West after-hours club upstairs with sassy talented drag show performers known for getting the crowd going. Happy Hour Specials. Don't miss Sunday afternoon Bingo...the prizes will make you scream with laughter. Come one... come all to one of Key West's most unique establishments.

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FILM:

  • Tropic Cinema
    (305) 296-9493
    416 Eaton St.
    www.keywestfilm.org
    Here, film is celebrated as art, and the film line up is fabulous in this local's non-profit movie theater created by the community of Key West with the goal to celebrate film and identify Key West as a haven for artistic film. The theater itself is up-beat and beautiful with a deco style lobby and wonderful lounge where you can buy wine, beer, espresso, and yummy home made treats. Most of the staff members are volunteers and everyone loves the art of film. Enjoy the two screening rooms and the main theater that seats 150. Also we have great 1st run movies and three screens (four, later this summer).

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LIVE THEATRE:

  • Waterfront Playhouse
    (305) 294-5015
    310 Wall St.
    www.waterfrontplayhouse.com
    Florida's oldest continually running professional theatre group, where the "Key West Players" have been presenting the "magic of live theatre for 65 years." This theatre group prides itself on maintaining the highest professional standards and continually provides dynamic and challenging live theatre for Key West's diverse community and our tourists. The Players are committed to encouraging local playwrights.
  • The Red Barn Theatre
    (305) 296-9911
    319 Duval St.
    www.redbarntheatre.com
    Romantic intimate theatre. Over 25 years of live theatre in Key West, it consistently offers great live shows of all kinds. See drama, comedy, musicals, and cabaret featuring the most talented actors, dancers, theatres, and directors from Key West's own famous performing arts community. The theatre has comfortable seating and a full bar to enjoy drinks before the performances begin and during intermission.
  • Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center
    (305) 296-1520 ext 1
    5901 College Rd., Stock Island
    (on the campus of Florida Keys Community College) Head North like you're leaving Key West and turn at the sign for the hospital.
    www.tennesseewilliamstheatre.com
    Tennessee Williams Theatre is Key West's state-of-the-art performing arts center for Key West that brings our island the best live, professional, nationally-touring shows and performers from New York and around the world. The theatre also features locally produced annual shows and touring road companies that bring to our island professional dance, opera, music, and New York Broadway style shows.

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KEY WEST BEACHES plus:

  • Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
    Go all the way to the end of Southard Street through the gate at Truman Annex.
    My favorite Key West beach. You can picnic, swim, snorkel, and fish. There is short nature trail and bicycling areas within the park, and a refreshment stand at the beach offers snacks, beverages, and sunscreen. Guided tours of the fort are available daily. You have to pay $5.00 per car to get in or if you are on a bike, $1.50 but it is worth it.
  • Smathers Beach
    Starts at about the 1900 block of Atlantic Blvd, and goes all the way along South Roosevelt Blvd. to the Key West Airport.
    This is Key West's largest strip of sandy beach and is on the south shore of the island. Plenty of curb side food, sundry and water sports vendors. A popular wedding location for couples who want a tropical Key West wedding.
  • Higgs Beach
    1000 Atlantic Blvd. (end of Reynolds St.)
    Local's favorite, long pier, volley ball net, water toys and beach chairs to rent, and 'Salute' restaurant'.
  • Rest Beach
    Right next to the White Street Pier and next door to Higgs Beach. They all sort of blend together. Rest Beach has a nice little boardwalk that has a short meander through the sand and a couple of kiosks where you can sit and rest and there is a yoga deck where you can opt in for a yoga class on the beach.
  • Dog Beach
    700 Waddell St.
    Right next door to Louie's Back Yard, a precious little strip of beach where locals go to swim in the ocean with their dogs. Once of the most unique "beaches" you will find anywhere!
  • South Beach
    End of Duval Street on the south shore of Key West.
    'Nice little stretch of white sandy beach' with nice shallow turquoise waters. Right on this little beach is 'South Beach Seafood and Raw Bar'.
  • Bahia Honda State Park
    (305) 872-2353
    36850 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key. www.floridastateparks.org/bahiahonda/
    This is included because even though it is about 36 miles north of Key West on the U.S. 1 Overseas Highway on Big Pine Key, it is a locals favorite day trip. About 35 minutes from Key West, this once remote island resembles a beach in the Bahamas in so many ways that you when you walk the beach and almost imagine you are in the Abaco Islands. You'll get to see a wide variety of wading and shore birds and unique island plant life. You can picnic on the beach, snorkel and fish from the shore and finish your day with a stunning sunset.

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POPULAR POINTS OF INTEREST
Considering tiny Key West is only 2 miles by 4 miles and located 150 miles out to sea, our island has an amazing array of things to see and do. And lately it seems like there are more and more interesting places to go and events to see. Key West is very diverse for such a tiny place and we have so many creative and interesting characters that new things are always happening here. This list offers some suggestions and represents just some of our favorite places and it not meant to exclude any points of interest.

  • Sunset Celebration
    One Whitehead Street. (On the docks near Front St.) www.sunsetcelebration.org
    Historic Mallory Square is the location of the Waterfront Playhouse & Key West's Sunset Celebration. Hundreds of people gather before sunset on the historic docks of Mallory Square each day. With the setting sun as a back drop, street performers including tight rope walkers, fire eaters, and animal trainers entertain the crowd. Local arts and crafts exhibitors and food carts. Consult a psychic to help determine your future. It goes on every night.
  • Southernmost Point of the United States
    Southern end of Whitehead St. Conch Republic Landmark
    A not miss photo op at the intersection of South and Whitehead Streets. A brightly painted giant buoy reads "90 Miles to Cuba - Southernmost Point Continental U.S.A."
  • Key West Golf Club - Golf Course
    (305) 294-5232
    6450 College Road  (take the turn to the hospital on Stock Island)
    www.keywestgolf.com
    A Rees Joes Designed public championship golf course. Newly renovated greens. Call for Tee Times. Full service restaurant and bar. Lessons by PGA Pros.
  • Key West Art and Historical Society
    (305) 295-6616
    Key West Art and Historical Society: Main office - 281 Front St
    www.kwahs.com
    Three historic museums:
    1) THE CUSTOM HOUSE:
    281 Front Street
    The Custom House is the "Jewel of Key West". An incredible work of architecture, it was built in 1891 and served as a post office, court house and government center when maritime wrecking made Key West the richest city, per capita, in the U.S.A. Today it stands proudly as a museum and the home of the Key West Art and Historical Society.
    2) KEY WEST LIGHHOUSE AND LIGHTKEEPER'S MUSEUM:
    938 Whitehead St.
    Visit the old quarters and climb the lighthouse tower
    3) EAST MARTELLO MUSEUM:
    3501 South Roosevelt Blvd - across from Smathers Beach
    Civil War Fort A Civil War and watch tower that never saw battle, considered a monument to Civil War engineering. These are all fun for the entire family.
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    907 Whitehead St.
    www.hemingwayhome.com
    This was the home of Ernest Hemingway who lived and wrote in Key West for more than a decade. A true fishing sportsman, he loved the water off the Florida Keys and traveled and lived for many years of his life between Key West and Cuba (only 90 miles away). Take this educational tour of his Key West home and learn more about the most prolific period of his Nobel Prize writing career.
  • Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
    (305) 294-0015
    One Free School Lane - (End of the Lane off the 500 Block of Simonton St. between Southard and Fleming Streets)
    www.nfsgarden.com
    A full acre of tropical rain forest garden right in the Heart of Old Town. Since 1972 Nancy Forrester has worked to acquire world class selection of plants including rare endangered plans as well as some that are extinct in their original habitat. The emphasis of the garden is on exotic tropicals that include a huge selection of palms, orchids, bromeliads, aroids, ferns, and bog plants. In the center of the garden are a group of adopted parrots who have permanent refuge in the garden and create an especially exotic feel to the scene. The garden also houses the "Mana Project," a unique environmental artist's project.
  • The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
    (305) 296-2988
    1316 Duval St.
    www.keywestbutterfly.com
    Rare Experiential Event! This is one of the most unique and memorable attractions I have ever experienced. Housed in a large climate controlled glass arboretum with beautiful tropical foliage and flowers and inspiring background music, you feel like you are in a fairy-tale or living a magical dream. Stroll though the winding path that meanders around the giant indoor garden taking you over a trickling stream and through a gazebo where you can rest and take it all in. A unique opportunity to experience a close up view of living butterflies while they sip on flower nectar, gently fly around, and even land on you. The entire butterfly experience is accompanied by colorful little chirping finches and tropical turtles slowly walking by. There is also an educational room to learn about butterflies and a gift shop. A must see in Key West.
  • Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
    (305) 296-1504
    5210 College Road - (take the turn to the hospital and golf course on Stock Island)
    www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org
    The only "frost-free" botanical garden in the continental United States. Our most treasured "large" green space with great board walk trails in a unique tropical forest that holds two of the last remaining fresh water ponds in the Keys. This garden is a major migratory stopping point for tropical birds from places as far as South America. Bring the entire family.
  • Haitian Art Gallery
    (305) 296-8932
    600 Frances St. (corner of Southard St.)
    www.haitian-art-co.com
    Very Unique. This long established gallery store supports an incredible list of Haitian artists and is known for having the best collection of original Haitian Art in the country. The gallery is located in the heart of Old Town Key West residential neighborhood in an old classic wooden building that serves as the perfect back drop for this inspiring and thought provoking art.

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DANCE AND EXERCISE

  • Coffee Mill
    (305) 296-9982
    916 Pohalski Lane - (Old Town - Just off Truman Ave. on little lane behind the Chevron Station at the corner of Truman and White Streets.)
    www.coffeemilldance.com
    Dance, exercise, and yoga classes taught by highly professional teachers. Unique Key West Studio owned by Penny Leto who holds a university degree in Dance Education. The Coffee Mill is a long established tradition and is housed in a most charming renovated old "conch coffee mill." Drop in classes available.
  • Stay Fit Studio
    (305) 294-0693
    804 White St.
    www.stayfitstudiokeywest.com
    First-class personalized wellness and fitness studio known for fantastic spinning classes. Created by Leah Renier this studio stays focused providing a space where you can stay fit and have fun. They also offer Pilates and Yoga classes, one-on-one Personal Training, and massage therapy. Reasonable prices for locals and visitors.
  • Paradise Health and Fitness
    (305) 294-4120
    1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
    www.paradisehealthandfitness.com
    Small gym and fitness studio located in Key West shopping plaza where everyone is welcome to walk-in and work-out or take a class in the studio. Created by Alice Kolessar and Tom Wheaton, this is a favorite local's gym offering Personal Trainers, an open gym facility, and in they also have salsa dancing classes. You may want to check this out. FUN!

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HEALTH FOOD

  • Sugar Apple
    (305) 229-0043
    917 Simonton St.
    www.sugarapplekeywest.com
    Locally owned and operated - Key West's oldest, most established, and best selection of homeopathic remedies, vitamins, organic produce, gourmet vegetarian deli, and juice bar. Nutritional advisor on staff.
  • Help Yourself
    (305) 296-7766
    829 Fleming St.
    www.helpyourselffoods.com
    "Food as it Should Be" outstanding taste and nutrition. Outstanding 'build your own meal' walk-up health food restaurant. Homemade organic breads, smoothies, fresh coffee. Food is always extremely fresh and delicious. On Saturday there is a 'sidewalk market' where you can by fresh produce.
  • Raw Food Cuisine
    (305) 294-6644
    Or send her email to dine_raw@bellsouth.net
    Renowned and locally revered Rita Romano, Nutritional Consultant and author of "Dining in the Raw," offers some of the most delicious raw food cuisine you will ever taste.

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WOMEN'S FINE CLOTHING

  • Blue
    (305) 292-5172
    718 Caroline St. 
    www.blueislandstore.com
    A beautiful selection of fun-and-flirty island lifestyle clothing and accessories for the fashion conscious. Specializing in casual elegance you'll find exactly what you need from fashion tees to cocktail dresses to beautiful intimate apparel. Beautiful choices for women of all ages, you'll find the outfit you need at Blue.
  • Isle Style
    (305) 292-4000
    1204 Simonton St.
    www.keywesthair.com
    Refreshing, fun, and decidedly progressive island boutique in the front and upstairs ~ combined with beauty salon towards the back garden. An artist in her own right, owner Oakley Waits is continually re-designing and re-creating her unique personalized-experiential boutique, and always offers something new and exciting. Casual, elegant, sassy, flirty clothing- from beautiful intimate apparel to colorful island dresses to the most comfortable yoga/daily ware, plus beautiful accessories and jewelry.

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MEN'S FINE CLOTHING

  • Assortment
    (305) 294-4066
    514 Fleming St. 
    A fine assortment of men's clothing for fashion conscious dressers, and unique gift items in an upscale sophisticated boutique setting. Claude Reams is a long-time retailer of men's fine clothing in Key West offering select casual ware, active ware, and swim ware for the discerning client.

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SUPREME ISLAND DEPARTMENT STORES

  • Fast Buck Freddies
    (305) 294-2007
    129 Duval St.
    www.fastbuckfreddies.com
    Also now offering HALF BUCK FREDDIES located at 920 Caroline St. offering island discounts!!, and the new FAST BUCK AT HOME located at 726 Caroline St. with absolutely exquisite home furnishings featuring unique one-of-a-kind finds from Indonesia. Tony Falcone has been created an ever evolving truly unique premier tropical department store you absolutely have to experience! The most imaginative, creative, and witty window displays you will see anywhere! An amazing tropical emporium, for the design conscious shopper, this wonderful store offers everything from fine exuberant clothing, to beautiful gifts, unique house wares, tchotchkes, the finest candy, cards, great gifts for kids, etc., etc., etc.
  • Local Color
    (305) 292-3635
    276 Margaret St.
    Established in 1986 by world cruising sailors who chose Key West to be their permanent home, they decided to meet the local demand for beautiful yet comfortable imported clothing such as Jams World, imported light weight sophisticated linen, sunglasses, hats and artistic island jewelry including the famous KW Bracelet, which I have and love. This popular boutique is a long time favorite of locals and tourists alike. Seasoned success over the years expanded the store to several locations throughout the island. Check them all out at Local Color (Jewelry Stand): 425 Greene Street, and Commotion: 800 Caroline Street., and Lili's On Greene Street: 424 Greene Street.

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SPECIALTY STORES

  • Shirley Can't Surf
    (305) 292-1009
    624 Duval St.
    The coolest, hippest surf shop - most authentic surf and skate board shop you've seen since the 60's in Southern California. All kinds of surf tees, trunks, suits, towels, shoes, hats, gifts and stickers! There is stuff in here for the young and 'young at heart'.
  • Besame Mucho
    (305) 294-1928
    315 Petronia St.
    www.besamemucho.net
    A most unique and delightfully elegant apothecary, treasure and souvenir store. You would expect to find a place like this in a picturesque village in the South of Spain. Located in Key West's Bahama Village close to Blue Heaven, Besame Mucho offers an amazing collection of fine European toiletries and hand picked gifts that instantly feel like heirloom treasures. Stop in for a real treat to your senses.
  • Key West Aloe
    (800) 445-2563
    540 Green St.
    www.keywestaloe.com
    Locally owned and operated by brilliant entrepreneur Frank Romano (originally from New York). Local legend has it that Frank came to Key West in the 1960's and got bad sunburn. A friend told him to put aloe on it and the results were so amazing that he started the very first factory in the U.S.A. to manufacture products made from aloe.

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GALLERIES AND ART STUDIOS

  • TSKW - The Studios of Key West
    (305)296-5200
    600 White St.
    www.tskw.org
    It is said that Key West has more artists and writers per capita than any other place in the U.S. Recently some our leading creative people and community leaders joined together to create an amazing art center called "The Studios of Key West." Situated on the corner of Southard and White Streets, it is situated in the famous historic wood frame Armory building renowned for its two prominent corner towers. This amazing structure now houses 12 studios for working artists that offers lectures and creative workshops to the community. Art lovers should be sure to check out this unique facility.

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ART GALLERIES
Key West has an incredible diversity of art galleries featuring original works of local artists and special collections from around the world. Many of the galleries are scattered along Duval Street and White Street between Truman Ave. and United Streets, but there are several others smattered around the island. Try to visit as many of them as you can. This list is not meant to exclude anyone - some of our favorite haunts include:

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JEWELRY

  • Neptune Designs
    (305)294-8131
    301 Duval St.
    www.orchidspecies.com/neptune2.htm
    Jay and Carmenza Pfahl have been creating both traditional and imaginative fine jewelry for Key West locals and tourists alike since 1977. Their creations include a variety of meticulously crafted styles and lines of 14 Karat gold and silver jewelry, and mounted reproduction Spanish treasure coins. Jay sets all types of diamonds, gemstones, and pearls, and specializes in custom made jewelry projects and loves to collaborate with his clients to create special fantasy pieces. In addition to jewelry making, Jay is a well respected long time serious Key West orchid collector and grower. His in-depth knowledge of and appreciation for the orchid has been the inspiration for some amazing artistically fashioned orchid jewelry. If you are thinking about a jewelry purchase, be sure to put Neptune Designs on your to-do list.

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BEST WINE SELECTION

  • Grand Vin
    (305) 296-1020
    1107 Duval St.  (Upper Duval St. near the corner of Virginia St.)
    Best kept secret spot. Local's favorite! Incredible Wine Selection, go there to stock up! Right next door to "Flamingo Crossing" where you get the best ice cream so you can walk next door for a scoop of your favorite ice cream . . . and then go back for more wine. The owners (McConnell family) are world travelers and very knowledgeable purveyors offering an impressive selection of wines. Charming and island authentic intimate wine bar located in renovated Victorian house is great fun for wine tasting or drinking a bottle or two. Purveyors are frequently there and wonderful to meet and visit with. Romantic "Casa Blanca" atmosphere.

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LIQUOR STORES

  • Old Town Wine and Spirits
    (305) 294-4123
    1029 Truman Ave.
    A local's favorite.
  • Conch Republic Liquors
    2308 North Roosevelt Ave.
    Good selection of liquor and wines.

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KEY WEST MARINAS

  • Hurricane Hole Marina
    (305) 294-0200
    5130 Overseas Hwy, Stock Island:  - Just before you get to Key West
    Full Service Marina and water sports destination just at the entrance of Key West. Dockage, boat storage, all water sports. Eat at Hurricane Joe's Restaurant while you are there - great food.
  • Garrison Bight Marina
    (305) 294-3093
    711 Eisenhower Drive
    www.garrisonbightmarina.net
    Contact this marina if you are bringing a boat to Key West and need a boat slip in Old Town Key West with a full service department. They also have dry dock storage, a fuel dock, bait and tackle, ice, a ships store and boat rentals. If you want to rent a slip or rent a boat, it is best to call well in advance.

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UNIQUE ISLAND MEMORIALS
Key West has three very unique and beautiful memorials that are worth visiting. Each Key West memorial commemorates and pays tribute to people who lived and died in Key West.

  • Key West Historical Graveyard
    (305)292-8177
    Between Olivia and Angela Streets
    www.cityofkeywest.com
    Well worth taking the time to visit, this land mark grave yard is historically informative, interesting, and fun to ride your bike or walk through. Look for the tall grave marker that says "I Told You I Was Sick", and be sure to visit the U.S.S. Maine Memorial site. Most grave sites are buried above the ground.
  • African Slave Cemetery
    1000 Atlantic Blvd. (end of Reynolds St.)
    Key West Higgs Beach burial site memorializing 295 Africans who perished on the shores of Key West after being rescued from the slave trade when U.S. Navy boats intercepted Cuban slavers enroot to Havana in 1860. Cement pillars that are carved with symbols of West African proverbs mark the site where at least nine Africans who died are buried here.
  • Key West Aids Memorial
    1000 Atlantic Blvd. (foot of White St. as you enter the White Street Pier)
    www.keywestaids.org
    Located on the White Street Pier this memorial is a City of Key West Park and tribute to the people who have died of AIDS and showed their love of the Florida Keys when living, working or visiting here. More than 1,100 names are inscribed on flat granite monuments which are embedded in the walkway approaching White Street Pier at the Atlantic Ocean.

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CLINICS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY

  • Truman Medical Center
    (305) 296-4399
    540 Truman Ave. (Old Town)
    www.trumed.org
    7 Days Walk In. General Medical Care.
  • Key West Urgent Care
    (305) 295-7550
    1501 Government Road (see from Flagler Ave. In New Town)
    No appointment necessary. General Medical Care.
  • Hospital - Lower Keys Medical Center
    (305) 294-5531
    5900 College Road, Stock Island
    www.lkmc.com
    Head North like you're leaving Key West. This is our only emergency room in Key West. We have excellent and very dedicated ER doctors and surgeons on staff. You are in excellent hands, I have had several surgeries there...and worked there when I was a nurse. A helicopter is on stand-by for emergency airlifting to a Miami Trauma Center in a worst case scenario.

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