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Must Do List for Key West
Sloppy Joe's Bar is one of Must Do List for Key West.

1. Sloppy Joe's Bar

8.6
201 Duval Street (at Greene Street), Key West, FL
Bar · 214 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Depends on who's in the kitchen...sometimes there's too much "powder" in the sloppy joe. Still, the music is AWESOME! And the beer flows cheaply from lots on tap! Avoid 6 - 7:30 p.m. Crowded!

Hog's Breath Saloon is one of Must Do List for Key West.

2. Hog's Breath Saloon

8.4
400 Front St, Key West, FL
Bar · 111 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Strong drinks and close to Mallory Square. Gift shop has ATM so you don't have to use credit card...keep those in a safe place! Non-Smokers beware.

Louie's Backyard is one of Must Do List for Key West.

3. Louie's Backyard

8.3
700 Waddell Ave (at Vernon Ave), Key West, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 123 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: If you have an extra $100 to spend on dinner for two, you must reserve a night during your visit to have dinner and watch the sunset! The chef is awesome and the view is unparalleled! Reservations!

Mallory Square is one of Must Do List for Key West.

4. Mallory Square

8.9
1 Whitehead St (Wall St), Key West, FL
Plaza · 143 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: It's a must do! Jugglers and other buskers abound with lots to keep you busy before the big show...sunset! Get a drink from the guy in the old-fashioned car bar-Strong! Bring your camera! Please tip!

Captain Tony's Saloon is one of Must Do List for Key West.

5. Captain Tony's Saloon

8.2
428 Greene St, Key West, FL
Pub · 77 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Oldest bar in Florida! Home of the original sloppy joe sandwich. Live music and lots of bras hanging around. In the heart of it all and rocks! Capt Tony captained the boat for Hemingway and friends.

Margaritaville is one of Must Do List for Key West.

6. Margaritaville

7.7
500 Duval St, Key West, FL
American Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Do it just to do it! Get the blackened hotdog or the beach burger! Yummy! If cruise ship is in town, stay away during lunch! Visit the gift shop next door and have a margarita before you leave!

Schooner Wharf Bar is one of Must Do List for Key West.

7. Schooner Wharf Bar

8.5
202 William St, Key West, FL
Beer Garden · 135 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Not classy, but "the last part of original Key West" is right there. Live music every night (visit them online). Their breakfast is solid! Raw oysters good while enjoying cigars and music.

Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is one of Must Do List for Key West.

8. Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

9.1
1316 Duval St, Key West, FL
Nature Preserve · 55 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Great activity for a rare rainy day in Key West! Lots of butterflies and even some education. Discount for seniors and military. It's good luck if one lands on you. Great for photo ops!

Tropic Cinema is one of Must Do List for Key West.

9. Tropic Cinema

8.8
416 Eaton St (Duval), Key West, FL
Indie Movie Theater · 18 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Even if you don't go for a movie, walk by and check out Marilyn! Inside, 5 small theatres showing the latest in mostly independent films and a few documentaries. Perfect for cool night or rainy day!

10. Schooner America 2.0

202 William St, Key West, FL
Boat or Ferry · 2 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: A beautiful, NEW schooner which won the 2011 Chesapeake Regalla, (Fastest schooner on the East Coast). $75/pp gets you unlimited beer/wine/soda/water and hor'deurves. Beautiful for Sunset! Worth $$$

Fishbusterz is one of Must Do List for Key West.

11. Fishbusterz

7.8
6406 Maloney Ave, Key West, FL
Fish Market · 4 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: If you're here with a kitchen, ride out to stock island and pick up some of the best fresh fish/seafood around! We head out on our bikes and they pack everything on ice which fits in my basket! ++++

Ibis Bay Beach Resort is one of Must Do List for Key West.

12. Ibis Bay Beach Resort

7.1
3101 N Roosevelt Blvd (Kennedy Drive), Key West, FL
Hotel · 21 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Great breakfast place! Right on the bay and the chef knows what he's doing! Fresh everything and reasonably priced! There's a pelican and several Great White Heron that call the place home. Cool!

Rum Barrel Bar & Grill is one of Must Do List for Key West.

13. Rum Barrel Bar & Grill

528 Front St (at Simonton St), Key West, FL
Bar · 56 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Sit on the roof! Live music in the evenings, cool breezes, sunshine and decent food. Avoid the tacos...boring! Nice wait staff and good drinks!

Sunset Pier is one of Must Do List for Key West.

14. Sunset Pier

0 Duval St (at Ocean Key Resort), Key West, FL
Pier · 89 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Another great place to watch the sun set! Get a souvenir coconut drink! Nice tap specials. Get there at least 30 mins BEFORE the sun sets (check weather.com) and get a rail seat! Stunning!

Martin's is one of Must Do List for Key West.

15. Martin's

8.1
917 Duval St (btwn Olivia & Truman), Key West, FL
New American Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Loved it! Very modern interior and cool seating options. If possible, get one of the two tables that sit at the front and do some people watching! The food was cooked to perfection and reasonable!

Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach is one of Must Do List for Key West.

16. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach

8.7
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, Key West, FL
Beach · 97 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: Absolutely beautiful! Pay $3 to get in for the day, but enjoy the beaches (cleanest on the island) and trails.

Sheraton Key West - Pool & Bar is one of Must Do List for Key West.

17. Sheraton Key West - Pool & Bar

5.9
Key West, FL
Swimming Pool · 11 tips and reviews

Donna P.Donna Perdue: No need to be a guest, just enjoy a reasonably priced yummy breakfast or lunch. It's right on the Atlantic side of the island so you can walk to the beach!