Key West, Florida Overview
At the southern tip of Florida and only 90 miles from Cuba sits the southern most U.S. city of Key West. Once the base for Caribbean pirates and later home to Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, Key West also served as the winter White House for President Truman and the inspiration for the drawings of... read more.
Where To Stay
Casa Marina Resort
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Bar, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Recognition:
Top Rated Tennis Facility
Top Rated Tennis Facility
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW If a full service hotel is what you are seeking, The Casa Marina will fit the bill. Opened in 1920 it has the charm of an old world hotel with all the modern amenities. It is located just outside the heart of town on the largest private beach on the island. Many of the...…
View Property DetailsLa Mer/Dewey House
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, Pool, Waterfront
Bar, Fitness Room, Pool, Waterfront
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW Staying here is getting the best of all worlds. La Mer and Dewey House are delightful, private and intimate oceanfront B&B’s, but are part of the adjacent Southernmost Hotel which has three pools, two outside bars and a fishing pier. Also part of the complex is the Southernmost Beach Cafe an open air restaurant...…
View Property DetailsOcean Key Resort
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Recognition:
Notable Wine List
Notable Wine List
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW If location is everything, then the Ocean Key Resort has it all. Situated at the end of bustling Duval Street and right on the Gulf, the Resort stands next to Mallory Square the site of the nightly sundown festival. THE ROOMS The 100 rooms are decorated in vibrant island colors and look out on...…
View Property DetailsParrot Key Resort
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pool, Water Sports, Waterfront
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pool, Water Sports, Waterfront
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW It is not often that a new resort is built in Key West, so Parrot Key, made the wait worthwhile. Located about two miles outside the center of town on North Roosevelt Blvd.(U.S. 1) this is the perfect places for families, couples traveling together or “girl’s weekends”. You are close enough to all the...…
View Property DetailsSunset Key Cottages
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Bar, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Water Sports, Waterfront
Recognition:
AAA Four Diamond Dining, Notable Wine List
AAA Four Diamond Dining, Notable Wine List
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW Few choices are better for a truly special occasion than the Sunset Key Cottages located on a private 27 acre tropical island, just a 10 minute boat ride from the heart of Key West. THE ROOMS The exquisite cottages, which make up about a quarter of the island (the rest are private homes), seem...…
View Property DetailsThe Gardens Hotel
Recognition:
Notable Wine List
Notable Wine List
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW Once the largest private estate on the island, the Gardens Hotel has been transformed into an exotic oasis just blocks from the action on Duval. The Main Building, which houses Reception, has a delightful living room with reading material, videos and information on what to do in Key West; the Breakfast Room, which spills...…
View Property DetailsThe Mermaid and The Alligator
Features:
Pool
Pool
Geography:
Florida, South East
Florida, South East
OVERVIEW I stumbled upon this charming 1904 Victorian B&B as I was leaving town on a recent visit and made a point of staying there on a return trip. I am so glad I did because this is now one of my favorites in Key West. Staying at the Mermaid is like staying at a...…
View Property DetailsWhere To Eat
Antonia’s
The yellow flag on the white clapboard building above two bay windows on Duval means you have found one of the best Italian restaurants in Key West, Antonia's. Owners Antonio Berto and Phillip Smith (also the chef) have created a comfortable, yet sophisticated restaurant in a candlelit wood paneled room with a cozy bar, creative…
View Restaurant Details >Cafe Marquesa
Warm yellow/gold walls, accented by dark mahogany molding and large mahogany framed mirrors create an inviting atmosphere for Cafe Marquesa, an intimate 50 seat spot about two blocks from Duval. Add wide-paned windows with views to the street, shaded table lamps, crisp linens and you have the makings for a very romantic meal. The open…
View Restaurant Details >Cafe Sole
'A meal in Provence' is how Café Sole describes itself and that is a very apt description. The setting and the wonderfully prepared seafood with a French influence can transport you to the French countryside. Owners John and Judy Correa have created a very special place that is will be a highlight of your trip to Key…
View Restaurant Details >Little Pearl
When you come to Key West you are going to want some seafood and The Little Pearl is a wonderful neighborhood wine bar and seafood restaurant. Brought to you by the owners of sister restaurant Thirsty Mermaid, Little Pearl shines with creative cooking and a killer wine list. The small, intimate dining room has a…
View Restaurant Details >Louie’s Backyard
Picture white tablecloths, candlelight, tiny lights sparkling in the trees, the soft rush of the water hitting the dock and maybe a full moon and you begin to understand the lure of this perennial outdoor favorite. There is no more romantic setting in Key West. Ask just about anyone and they will tell you that…
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