We stayed at this place last year and had a great time. Yes, you are close to the highway which runs the permiter of the island, but most...
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We stayed at this place last year and had a great time. Yes, you are close to the highway which runs the permiter of the island, but most of the mopeds are rentals and when the sun goes down it just isn't as noisy as durning the day could be. Most are tourists like you, just enjoying the sights that make up Key West.
Have some fun and go to a resturant called "CAROLINES" on Duval Street (parking can be found off the center street of Duval). It is an open air place serving great hamburgers-hand made and cooked to order, and while you wait, watch the people who make the Key West nightlife memorable. Take time (sunset only) to see Mallory Dock (where the cruise lines come in-which are not there for the sunset). The locals have some great shows for all to see and have a time schedule that allows you to walk up and down the dock to see them all. Check online for museums, and attraction tickets. There are some great purchase specials to be found.
If you want to see the Dry Tortougas this is the place to go from. You can fly, but we enjoyed going by boat, which included a continental breakfast, tour, lunch, snack, and (depending on weather) about 2 hours to snorkel the island; the boat will provide snorkel gear in advance of departing Key West. Camping is allowed on the Tortougas, but check with the National Park Service about timing and restrictions.
For those that want lobster: the Florida Lobster Season starts August 6th, 2009. Check online for limits, and licensings requirements. If you are brave and want to catch your own lobster, take a recreational SCUBA diving course from a local diving instructor, and they will take you out and help you catch you own meal. They also know which resturants will cook your catch for you.