Key West Fishing
Key West fishing draws thousands of people to the island every year. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Key West has it all when it comes to the ideal fish habitat. Hemingway made Key West fishing popular when he lived here in the 1930’s, and since then, sport fishing has grown […]
The Key West Cuban Mix Sandwich
The origin of the Cuban mix sandwich is a bit unclear. Some food historians believe that the sandwich was actually brought from Cuba to Key West by the cigar workers. Others believe that it was created in Tampa and some say it came from Miami. But whatever the truth of the matter is, many restaurants […]
The Best Free Things to do in Key West
Key West is by no means a cheap place to visit, but for those looking to save some money, there are plenty of free and fun things to do on the island. Here are some of our favorites! For those of you 21 and older, Key West’s First Legal Rum Distillery offers free rum tastings […]
Wheelchair Accessible Key West
Key West is a popular vacation destination, and as the city that dubs itself “one human family,” it tries to be inclusive to all. Sidewalks have curb drops making it easy for wheelchairs to get around, but some of the older brick streets may make that a bit more difficult. Most lodgings, restaurants, attractions and […]
Key West Thanksgiving, 2020
If you find yourself spending Thanksgiving in Key West, there are several options on how to spend the day. Want to enjoy a day of watersports or fishing, those are options! Just worried about where to eat? There will be no problem finding that traditional Turkey dinner, or if you want a non-traditional dinner such […]
Off the Hook: Review
I was super excited to try Off this Hook this week. It has been on my radar for quite awhile, but for different reasons we had never eaten here until recently. Located in the building that used to be home to late night favorite, PT’s (long time locals would remember it well), it was kind […]
Kiki’s Sandbar: Review
Located on the Gulfside of Little Torch Key, you will find this relaxing waterfront bar and restaurant just off of US Highway 1. Knowing that Kiki’s Sandbar is pet friendly, we stopped by to grab a bite for lunch after picking up our pup, Indiana Bones, from the vet. We decided to sit under the […]
Smoked BBQ: Review
I am always looking for a good BBQ here in Key West as my hubby loves his baby back ribs. So we finally tried Smoked BBQ which has been open for awhile now. It is located on a houseboat at Garrison Bight Marina, so you have some nice water views. And, you can actually bring […]
Louie’s Backyard: Review (Dinner)
Louie’s Backyard, opened in 1971, is not only a Key West classic fine dining restaurant. The historic home which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the oceanfront location makes it a foodie’s dream destination. This island restaurant makes use of only the freshest local seafood. In addition, they serve fine cuts of […]
Key West Chickens
Anyone who has visited Key West has noticed the island’s chicken population. It is said that over 2,000 chickens roam the island. They fly into restaurants and bars and wander around pretty much every area on the island. These birds are seen as burdensome by some while others believe that they add to Key West’s […]
Wahlburgers Review
Earlier this month, the famed Wahlberg family opened up their newest burger joint, and it happens to be right here in Key West, Florida. The location is prime, at the Historic Seaport overlooking beautiful boats docked at the harbor. When some of the locals heard about a burger chain going in at the Historic Seaport […]
Key West Waterfront Restaurants
One of the most frequent questions that I get from people visiting Key West is about where to eat. And many times they want to eat out at least one night while taking in the gorgeous water views we have here in Key West. Being an island, there are numerous waterfront restaurants to choose from […]