![]() Just south of Florida City, take Card Sound Road to Highway 1. 41 (the Tamiami Trail) across the state to the turnpike. Hook up with Florida's Turnpike going south, which will dump you onto Highway 1 through the Keys.īe warned, though: There is a lot of construction work in the Miami area, and the roads are not particularly well-marked. The usual route is Interstate 75 south, which is called Alligator Alley as it shifts east across the state. It'll take about eight hours to drive from the Tampa Bay area to Key West, if you're lucky. If you take a ferry or plane to Key West, you can rent a car at the airport there. Unless you limit your trip to Key West, you'll need a car. ![]() Eat breakfast or brunch with roosters, but watch out for falling fruit if you sit outside. Pork tenderloin with sweet potato, mango chutney and a curry butter sauce at Blue Heaven in Key West. After you eat, walk among the artists' studios. Fantastic salads plus chocolate-covered key lime pie on a stick at Garden Cafe at the Rain Barrel in Plantation Key. You can cross your legs and sit on the floor, but don't be in a hurry. Spicy Fuji rolls at Num Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Key Largo. Like many Keys restaurants, Calypso's doesn't take debit or credit cards. ![]() Seared yellowfin tuna, shredded cabbage, fresh salsa and "secret sauce" mingle deliciously in a soft tortilla. The fish tacos at Calypso's Seafood Grille & Waterfront Dining in Key Largo. Stop here on your way to get into the mood. The Key Lime Cherry Shake at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, an international house of tropical produce in Florida City, the beginning of the Keys. Rates for the four rooms range from $175 to $300 and include the use of kayaks, canoes, bikes or golf carts for exploring. A hot tub overlooks the water a perfect spot for romance. Bahia Honda State Park is just minutes way. ![]() This is the kind of place you won't find unless you know to look. Standard rooms drop as low as $105 in August high is $199 a night.ġ997 Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key (305) 872-2015 or Enjoy a fantastic vegetarian breakfast while gazing at the diminutive key deer. Twenty accommodations include standard rooms, suites and cottages. Small, spa-sized pool with jets, but only 80 degrees. Great location and charming, but not a lot of amenities. It's in Key West's Old Town district, just a block off Duval. Continental breakfast included.Ĩ11 Simonton St., Key West toll-free 1-80 or This rustic and historic 20-room hotel used to be a bordello. Rates range from $119 for a single room to $289 for two bedrooms with a kitchen. There's a heated pool and lots of quiet the noisy birds that congregated before the hurricane have been relocated. Lowest rates of the year go into effect May 1.ĥ65 Barry Ave., Little Torch Key (305) 872-2157 or Hurricane Wilma knocked down some trees, but there are still plenty of reasons to stay at this channelside hotel, including the many hammocks and lounge chairs. Half-day use of a Boston Whaler, kayak, canoe or other watercraft, plus a full breakfast, is included in the nightly rate. This is a great spot for families, with a variety of accommodations, including suites and efficiencies. Mile Marker 58, Grassy Key toll-free 1-80 or Kick off your shoes and get into the Keys way of life here. The highest room rate is $149 in peak season, which drops as low as $59 in the fall. Mile Marker 91.8 Oceanside, Tavernier toll-free 1-80 or A former movie theater converted into an affordable inn, it's not a flashy place, but you'll have good access to all the upper Keys play spots.
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