If you’ve ever driven down US1 through the Keys you know that it is quite a fantastic drive.  Driving the Keys could even qualify as a bucket-list item.  There are a hundred great places to see, do, eat and play along the way.  Lucky for all of us, these people took the time to compile all of the great spots for us in one easy to read list! We invite you to pay special attention to our number one favorite place in the Upper Keys, mm84.2 Theater of the Sea.  This is a family owned marine Mammal park with live interactive Dolphin, Sea Lion and Parrot shows as well as a lagoon ..read more

Amber’s Ultimate Key Lime Pie Recipe HOMEMADE CRUST 1 package honey graham crackers crushed (not pre-crushed, that tastes icky) 1/2 cup toasted unsalted cashews crushed (secret ingredient) 1 stick melted butter, unsalted KEY LIME FILLING 1/2 c. Key Lime Juice(we prefer “Nellie and Joe”s” Key Lime Juice) 3 Egg Yolks 1 Can sweetened condensed milk 4 oz. whipped Philadelphia brand cream cheese (secret ingredient) Bake crust in oven at 350 for 8 min. Pour in pie filling and bake for another 30 minutes then cool and chill. Top with fresh whipped cream or canned but NOT cool whip, yuck! Grate a litt ..read more

In this interview I turn the tables on my good friend, Key West’s most infamous and whitty writer/professional word-master/interviewer Kevin Assam. This is Kevin first interview so let’s find out all about his upcoming art show at The Studios of Key West! Kevin and Me at Cow Key Bridge Run Amber: What type of art would you call this? Kevin: Head turning and eye watering art. The type of art that grips you with equal parts humor and scorching testimony.   Amber: What is your inspiration behind this exhibit? Kevin: It was a moment of succumbing to the colorful and misguided invincibility ..read more

The restaurant scene continues to heat up with fun and soon to be discovered gems. West Indian flavors, glitzy pubs, and of course, fresh seafood will spice up your next culinary adventure. Here are four new spots for your visit to Key West. South of the Seven | 17075 Overseas Highway, Sugarloaf Shores This find is a picturesque drive just a way up the Keys. SO7’s outdoor-indoor setup blends land and sea inspired cuisine with a touch of Mediterranean inspiration. The menu is continuously updated for a variety of freshly sourced ingredients. Plus, steaks! The 40oz prime bone-in “Tomahawk” ribe ..read more

After a year of significant change, the restaurant scene is gearing up for the season ahead. The latest offerings range from the freshest seafood to exotic eastern and pacific island bites. Here are five new (quirkily named) culinary destinations for your next visit to Key West!   Souperhappy Seafood Noodle Bowl (soft boiled eggs) Souperhappy | Corner of Duval & Southard After the wildly successful debut of sister sushi bar Misohappy, the owners decided to try their hand with an even more traditional noodle bar right next door. The formulaic wall to wall menu instructs diners on con ..read more

Nothing transports you into a Key West state of mind more than the motion of a graceful craft, skimming the waves, the sea air in your face, and your gaze on an endless horizon a brilliant blue. You must be experiencing an unforgettable sail on the magnificent America 2.0 schooner, the prize of the fleet from Classic Harbor Line. This classically designed; 105 foot vessel casts a majestic silhouette on the Key West waters. The newest and largest of the Classic Harbor Line, America 2.0 is modeled after the famous Schooner America, winner of the first “America’s Cup” with teak decks and mahogany ..read more

A block away from the Hemingway House and surrounded by esteemed island eats and boutiques is Viv Wine Bistro, one of Key West’s rapidly rising wine bars and bistros and its charismatic proprietors. Laurent hails from Toulouse, France while Julie De Cock is from the lost French southwest countryside, embodying the expression “Douce France” — a nod to the 1943 Charles Trenet song meaning sweet France — and quality of life outside Paris. After four years in the coffee market, Julie attended wine school to better grasp the nuances of natural wines with no artificial additives. As she searched for ..read more

You’ve been to the beaches, you’ve walked along Duval Street, and you’ve taken a tour visiting historical sights. You’ve seen Key West, right? Not so fast. You haven’t seen it all until you step off dry land and venture out onto the island waters. Expand your view of the Keys with an off island adventure and Pontoon Boat Rentals in the Florida Keys. From your prime vantage point aboard a spacious, two tier pontoon boat, explore the calm backwaters of the islands with native vegetation, exotic birds, and wildlife. Bring a camera to capture sights you would never see except from this water view ..read more

 You’ve seen this colorful image smiling at you from our web site, or our Facebook page.  Now it’s time for you to Claim Your Key West Identity! Does this describe you? You know you’re a ConchFish if….. Key West is the first location on your weather app! You vacation in Key West more than once a year! You are a Key West Finest Fan on Facebook! Your favorite meal is Conch fritters and Key Lime pie! You dream of living in Key West! You have succumbed to the dream and you’ve moved to Key West! Join our secret Facebook Group called Conchfish Nation and keep an eye out for rare t-shi ..read more

If you’ve ever driven down US1 through the Keys you know that it is quite a fantastic drive.  Driving the Keys could even qualify as a bucket-list item.  There are a hundred great places to see, do, eat and play along the way.  Lucky for all of us, these people took the time to compile all of the great spots for us in one easy to read list! We invite you to pay special attention to our number one favorite place in the Upper Keys, mm84.2 Theater of the Sea.  This is a family owned marine Mammal park with live interactive Dolphin, Sea Lion and Parrot shows as well as a lagoon ..read more