Cheap Key West Vacations - Tips & Reviews For Cheap Key West Vacations

Casa Marina Resort

Looking for a private, peaceful, and luxurious room by the pool or beach? Well, you've found it! This recently renovated heaven on earth provides an excellent atmosphere for a relax-full and fun filled stay. Click to Review More


Westin Key West Resort and Marina

Located smack dab on the sea coast, this unique resort offers breathtaking views from the sundeck and is also conveniently located on Front Street near most of the major attractions/restaurants. Click to Review More

Days Inn Key West

If you're looking to save $$$ on your vacation to paradise, this clean, affordable, and friendly hotel offers comfortable rooms, breakfast facilities, and a wonderful swimming pool. The only negative is that it's a little removed from the rest of Key West. But then again the island isn't that big. Click to Review More


Doubletree Grand Key Resort

Only minutes from the airport, this beautiful paradise offers the best welcome in Key West. With eloquent and conformably furnished rooms, a breathtaking exterior (& an amazing pool) which adds to the experience of total relaxation, including massage chairs, private cabanas, and great food. Click to Review More

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Crowne Plaza La Concha

Located on Duvual Street, this majestic beauty is one of the more popular hotels in Key West and is defiantly worth checking out. It offers helpful and friendly staff, comfortable balcony rooms, and an enjoyable fitness room & outdoor pool all at a great price. Click to Review More


Sunrise Suites Resort Key West

Offering all the amenities you'll ever need, this unique hotel offers genuine comfort, clean and spacious rooms, tropical and laid back atmosphere, free parking, and a fabulous pool & hot-tub. Click to Review More


Comfort Inn Key West

This motel is a "comfort inn" with a wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, free continental breakfast, close access to tourist shuttles, and an affordable price. Click to Review More

Banana Bay Resort and Marina

This quiet out of the way beachfront beauty is just what the doctor ordered. Offering excellent friendly service, comfortable rooms, small but private beach, and oh, one more thing, it's an exclusively adult hotel which means no children. Click to Review More


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I've compiled a list of some of the Most Popular, Delicious, and outright Amazing Restaurants in Key West. And you defiantly don't want to leave your Cheap Key West Vacation without feeding your taste-buds with some of their Scrumptious Meals.

Blue Heaven

Located at 729 Thomas Street, this wonderful piece of heaven offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And let me tell you, they don't call it "heaven" for nothing. Besides the fact that they are one of Key West's most popular restaurants, they were also listed as the #1 Restaurant in the U.S. by Yahoo! Travel.

MR. Z's

Located at 501 Southard Street, they offer excellent pizza with delicious sauce and have also been hailed as one of the best places for Philly cheese steaks outside of Philadelphia. Oh, and did I mention that it's cheap too!

B.O.'s Fish Wagon

As you probably guessed it, B.O.'s offers something quite unique to tourists. Located at 801 Caroline Street, not only do they offer a great tropical environment for sea food lovers, but they're also the place where lasting family memories are made. Including letting the kids write all over the counters with chalk.

Antonia's Italian Restaurant

This little gem is known for its good food, great service, and friendly people. Located at 615 Duval Street, it offers a casual elegance and enjoyable atmosphere. Although it can be a little on the pricey side, depending on your dish.

Sarabeth's

This is another very popular little restaurant that offers classical American cooking, including a fabulous menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located at 530 Simonton Street, this is defiantly one that you don't want to miss out on.

Conch Tour Train

This is a must do for all first timers to Key West. Located at 201 Front Street, the tour passes by most of the major sites of Key West, which also includes a great introduction into the history of the island. But be prepared, it can be bumpy at times and be sure to take a bottle of water with you.

A Wild Dolphin Adventure

This is truly an opportunity of a lifetime. Located at 201 William Street, you will snorkel, swim, and interact with some of the most lovable creatures on the planet, Dolphins!

Discovery Glass Bottom Boat

This is an adventure for the whole family. Located at 251 Margaret Street, it is a safe and fun way for you to gaze upon the wonders of the ocean floor, without having to get wet. They are known as Key West's only "underwater viewing room."

Southernmost Scavenger Hunt

Located at 3301 Pearl Ave, this wonderful activity has been herald as one of the most popular things to do while in Key West. They offer all kinds of different scavenger hunts that will get you exploring the island in no time. This is a defendant must do, lots of fun!

Dive Key West Inc.

This is the place to be if you love snorkeling/scuba diving. Located at 3128 N Roosevelt Blvd, they offer some of the cheapest trip and instruction prices around, including friendly and professional staff, equipment rentals, and a very spacious dive boat.

Island Water Sports

Located at the Westin Resort & Marina on 245 Front Street, they offer a fun 26 mile jet-ski tour through tropical waterways, including a WWII submarine base and some of Key West's most beautiful wildlife. And remember; don't forget your waterproof camera.

Key West Kayak Fishing & Eco-Tours

This is another recommended visit for all you fisherman out there. Located at 1021 Angela Street, they provide you with all the information, tips, and guidance you need to make the big catch. They also offer charters for deep-sea/offshore fishing, light tackle/reef fishing, night tarpon fishing, and even kayaking & snorkeling.

SNUBA of Key West

If you want to experience the breathtaking views of the underwater world, but don't want to spend the time or money on learning how to dive, this is one place you might want to check-out. Located at 600 Palm Ave, they offer an experience truly unique.

Bike Path to Baby's Coffee

This is a must do for bike lovers and non-bike lovers alike. Located at around mile marker 15, it is an opportunity to see Mother Nature in her natural habitat. And if you really want to live the complete experience, ether go at sun-up or sun-down and witness the true beauties of life. Oh, and be sure to bring a bottle of water and snack.

Southernmost Point

This is a must see for all tourist alike. This is the southernmost point in the continental U.S. and its only 90 miles north of Cuba. Oh, and be sure to get your picture taken! You know, for bragging rights!

Mallory Square

Located at the north end of Duval Street, this is a great place to kick-back and relax at the end of an eventful day. Here you can witness the majestic sunsets, have fun participating in the night festivities, and also watch the live street performances.

Key West Shipwreck Historeum

This is a must for all you pirates or treasure hunters out there. Located at 1 Whitehead Street, it features live actors and artifacts that represent a time when salvaging shipwrecked vessels was the main source of income for Key Westerners.

Key West Aquarium

Located at 1 Whitehead Street, this unique attraction offers a wide array or exotic animal and plant life. You can even witness the shark feeding and if you're on a tight budget, no worries, it's very affordable.

Fort Zachary Taylor

Located at the end of Southard Street, this historic state park offers insight into the important role it played in the Civil and Spanish-American wars, and also provides areas to picnic, swim, snorkel, and fish along is beautiful beach.



Florida Key's Eco-Discovery Center

This is another great place to visit with the whole family. Located near the entrance to Fort Zachery Taylor, they offer interactive exhibits that present land and marine life in a whole new light. And best thing of all, it's FREE!

Key West Lighthouse Museum

If you love lighthouses like I do this is a must see. Located at 938 Whitehead Street, this museum offers its admirers breathtaking views and air-conditioning! So, if you have a little time to kill, you might want to check it out.

The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Located at 907 Whitehead Street, this interesting stop offers insightful tours into Ernest Hemingway's home, beautiful gardens, and studio where he wrote, including a brief history into the life of this amazing author.

The Ghost Tour

Located at 423 Fleming Street, this folklore filled night tour goes through a lot of the spooky Key West history, including some creepy island ghost stories told on the grounds where they took place. But be prepared to walk, the tour can last upwards of 90 minutes.

Here are some of the Best or should I say "need to visit" Beaches in Key West.

Beach at Fort Zachary Taylor

If you are looking for the perfect little spot for total relaxation in pristine white sand, you've found it! Located at the end of Southard Street, this is one beach you don't want to miss. It offers great swimming, snorkeling, rental facilities for chairs and kayaks, beautiful scenery, tranquil sun bathing, clean/refreshing water, family fun, and oh one more thing as a part of a state park there is a small fee to enter, but It is defiantly worth the money.

Smathers Beach

This beach like many in Key West offers a great place to take long walks or to just get a great tan while reading a book. Located at 2001 S Roosevelt Blvd, this beach also has many local rent shops where you can rent a bike to go for a peaceful ride. But as a pubic beach (that most people visit) it can get crowded. Just an interesting note; many people get engaged here, mostly due to the great scenery and no broken glass or bad smell, a definite plus!

Higgs Beach

Located at 1899 White Street, this beach offers a doggie park, tennis & volleyball courts, chair and umbrella rentals, grills for BBQ'n, outdoor showers, and is also known as a popular hang-out for locals. Oh, and one more thing it's FREE!

General Information/Tips For Key West Beaches

1. Most of the Beaches are man-made. So, if you're looking for the best beaches on the planet don't go to Key West. Don't get me wrong the beaches are great, but they're just not the best in the world.

2. Bring a pair of aqua shoes or sandals for swimming. They are also great for kayaking, snorkeling, diving, or even bike riding.

3. Partly due to the coral reef, Key West is not a surfer destination. So, don't plan on killer waves.

4. DON'T forget your sunscreen!

5. Although prices vary, many of the beach vendors can be expensive. So, if you have any small folding beach chairs or umbrellas, I would suggest that you bring them. Oh, and don't forget your camera!

6. Ok, this is not a beach tip per say, but it's a tip none the less. As some of you may or may not know, Key West is an Excellent Place to Meet Great People from all over the world. So, don't forget to make a friend or two!

I will be adding more, so stay tuned!

Before I share with you some of the Best Places to Shop while on your Cheap Key West Vacation, let me first share a little piece of wisdom, that when applied, can mean not only Increased Savings when shopping in Key West, but can also mean increased financial prosperity throughout your life.

So, what is this little piece of wisdom? It is simply this. Whenever you go shopping don't forget to ask, "Is this the best price you can give me?" before you buy. These 9 simple words can literally save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars each and every year.

Ok, without further a due, I give you Shopping!

Half Buck Freddies

This little shop of souvenir magic is a bargain buyer's paradise. Located at 726 Caroline Street, they sell everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs and everything in-between. Half Buck Freddies also has a parent store called Fast Buck Freddies located at 500 Duval Street; it's a little more on the expensive side, but still a fun place to shop.

Clinton Street Market

Located at 291 Front St, Mallory Square. This little jewel is actually a mall that offers all kinds of boutiques and souvenir shops that sell everything from candy to clothes. Oh, and you don't want to miss out on "A Key Encounter" where you can relax while watching a great presentation on wildlife in Key West.

Cuba! Cuba!

This is a neat little Cuban shop. Located at 814 Duval Street, they offer Cuban art work, ceramics, flags, posters, books, and more. So, if you want to bring back a little bit of Cuba, this is the place to shop.

Q: What about transportation? Do I really need a car?

A: There might be some people who would need to rent a car, whether you have a big family or not. But the truth is the island is only 2 x 4 miles and flat. So, it's very easy to get around on a bike or even a moped. Which are easy to rent and really add so much more to the experience.

Q: Do you have a map of the island?

A: You bet ya! You can find it HERE.

Q: What's the weather like?

A: You can find out HERE.

Q: Where can I find the cheapest airline tickets to Key West?

A: You can find them HERE.


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