stevestojan Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 We decided on Key West mainly for the atmosphere. We had heard the beaches aren't the best of the keys, but we're not the type to sit on a beach all day. Also, we will have a rental car the whole time so if we want to we can drive to Islamorada, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The beaches I have seen in the Keys are a tease. The water is crystal clear and 80 degrees, but very rocky and sharp (and shallow?). You can't really lay out on the beach and swimming is tough. There probably are some better beaches then the ones I have seen. Oh yeah, one more thing-don't ever go swimming at night down there. Sharks come right up to the shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Key West is an amazing time. My wife and I are headed to Fantasy Fest this year. I hope you have reservations. Hotels (Unless they are 400$ a night) are usually booked a year in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 We decided on Key West mainly for the atmosphere. We had heard the beaches aren't the best of the keys, but we're not the type to sit on a beach all day. Also, we will have a rental car the whole time so if we want to we can drive to Islamorada, etc. Y - I wouldn't recommend Key West if you're looking for great beaches. I think the public beach there is man-made - just kind of stagnant water... One cool thing which is popular (or was when I used to go) is to rent mopeds - I would recommend that. Get them for the day and ride around exploring. There obviously are snorkel, fishing etc. charters as well. Mostly though when I used to go we just used to just hang out on Duval. Last time I was there years ago I saw Matt Guitar Murphy at Sloppy Joes. The operative term (for me) relative to Key West is *laid back* (except for Fantasy Fest - which is a completely unique experience).... It is a requirement though, if your first time, to get your picture taken at the Southermost point . If you want a distraction you could check out the Hemmingway house or Mel Fisher museum. Check out Mallory Square in the evening for sunsets too - there can be some real characters there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The beaches I have seen in the Keys are a tease. The water is crystal clear and 80 degrees, but very rocky and sharp (and shallow?). You can't really lay out on the beach and swimming is tough. There probably are some better beaches then the ones I have seen. Oh yeah, one more thing-don't ever go swimming at night down there. Sharks come right up to the shore Beaches? You want beaches? Caladesi Island near clearwater. Best beach in the world. You need a ferry to get there. And if you go you can erynthered for a grouper and beer at Frenchy's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Key West is an amazing time. My wife and I are headed to Fantasy Fest this year. I hope you have reservations. Hotels (Unless they are 400$ a night) are usually booked a year in advance I booked the gardens hotel (in my original post) in December 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I booked the gardens hotel (in my original post) in December 07. Outstanding, I waited to long and now will probably have to wait another year for fantasy fest. There are places up the road, but......no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Outstanding, I waited to long and now will probably have to wait another year for fantasy fest. There are places up the road, but......no. That was me this summer with respect to Pamplona. If I can't stay at La Perla, I'll just wait and go another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Key West is an amazing time. My wife and I are headed to Fantasy Fest this year. I hope you have reservations. Hotels (Unless they are 400$ a night) are usually booked a year in advance What is Fantasy Fest? Is it a Sci-Fi, fiction literature and film event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 What is Fantasy Fest? Is it a Sci-Fi, fiction literature and film event? No, probably the single greatest Halloween party that exists...and its on Key West. http://www.fantasyfest.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 No, probably the single greatest Halloween party that exists...and its on Key West. http://www.fantasyfest.net/ Have you ever been to Guavaween? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 No, probably the single greatest Halloween party that exists...and its on Key West. http://www.fantasyfest.net/ Ah..I see, a Mardi Gras thing. Sounds fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Have you ever been to Guavaween? No, never even heard of it. Please enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 No, never even heard of it. Please enlighten me. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guavaween Its in Tampa. 100K or so of my closest friends would go and party. I used to go every year. Always a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guavaween Its in Tampa. 100K or so of my closest friends would go and party. I used to go every year. Always a good time. 100,001, if I knew about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ah..I see, a Mardi Gras thing. Sounds fun! but 9 times dirtier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 What is Fantasy Fest? Is it a Sci-Fi, fiction literature and film event? body paint is the main choice of attire for females for Fantasy Fest. God bless Key West! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 body paint is the main choice of attire for females for Fantasy Fest. God bless Key West! I've joined the Free LSI cause. See sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've joined the Free LSI cause. See sig. nice! Poor kid, he really has to be crushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 body paint is the main choice of attire for females for Fantasy Fest. God bless Key West! There are some women however that should be wall papered instead of painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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