Key West Recs?

[Dusky]

Talk to me about Key West. I'm looking for activities and great places for lunch.

We have fairly large group going so people are interested in pretty much anything/everything. We won't have any kids with us, so activities don't necessarily need to be kid-friendly.

[lb2006]

Willie T's - even if only for the mojitos

[monkeygirl18]

We've been the past three years in a row. I have reviews and pics in a link under my siggy name ( little house icon). HTH

[librarygirl]

It's probably considered super touristy but I loved our meal at the iconic Sloppy Joe's. As for attractions, I would definitely recommend visiting the Hemingway house. Even if you aren't a fan of his writing, it was still a really neat place to visit especially seeing all of the polydactyl cats. For slightly less exciting times, the lighthouse offered some pretty views and there's also the southernmost point buoy.

[Deleted]

Second Hemingway House. You can take one of his books to read with you on vacation

Down at the main dock area, there are several companies that do boat/water activities. I enjoyed the sunset sail and the half-day catamaran ride.

If we go back, I want to do a scooter rental and explore the area.

[balbacm]

we did a Wine Sail with Danger Charters this summer. It was really, really fun. It was a nice, semi classy experience (not a booze cruise with a bunch of 21 year olds) My husband got really, really drunk but managed not to fall off of the sailboat.

We also did a ghost tour which was lame. Breakfasts at Blue Heaven and Pepes were amazing. Dinner at Fin and Ambrosia was really good. We get the nachos at Margaritaville every time we are near one- they are so good! We rented bikes for 24 hours and just explored the island. Really great trip.

[preppy]

My DH and I have been many times, and even had our wedding there last summer. For activities I enjoyed the Hemingway House but we mostly do water sport activities, we've rented jetskiis, went snorkeling, went kayaking and stand up paddling, and also renting bikes is a must.

Breakfast- Pepe's, Hot Tin Roof, and Banana Cafe
Lunch- Sunset Pier, Sarabeth's, and Rooftop Cafe
Dinner- Blue Heaven, Hot Tin Roof, Camilles, and Louie's Backyard
Dessert- Better Than Sex

At all the dinner places and DEF the dessert I highly recommend reservations! Many of the places right on Duval are really touristy so I encourage getting off the main drag and trying places off the beaten path, you will have a better experience.

I don't know if you have booked a place to stay but we always stay at the Ocean Key Resort and I highly recommend it! Great location, beautiful rooms, excellent service, great pool area, and overall great quality.

[willrun4wine]

i am also thinking of going to key west, so tagging this.