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Transportation to the restaurant is just a 7 minute boat launch ride away, which departs from the Margaritaville Key West Resort and Marina. Advanced reservations are required by calling 305-292-5394. Special arrangements can be made for large groups.
The complimentary ferry launch transports guests between Sunset Key and Key West . The ferry departs twice hourly from Sunset Key on the hour and half hour until 12am. The ferry departs from Margaritaville to the Sunset Key dock on the 15 and 45 of every hour until 2:30am.
About Sunset Key Now, the island – which is located just 500 yards from Key West – is primarily a private residential area showcasing million-dollar homes, with the exception of the Westin Hotel. This luxury resort and private beach allows travelers “the keys ” to unlock how the other half live.
Here are the best cheap restaurants in Key West . The Conch Shack. If you ask around, the locals will tell you the same thing: The Conch Shack has some of the best cheap eats in Key West . Harpoon Harry’s. Cuban Coffee Queen. Mattheessen’s. Keys Coffee Co. Fernandy’s Cafe. First Flight Brewery.
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Sunset Key Cottages is only accessible by boat. Guests will need to check in on Key West at the Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina, where they will be greeted by an Island Ambassador and whisked away via luxury golf cart to a ferry for the seven-minute cruise over to Sunset Key .
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Most Scenic Views in the Florida Keys Key West – Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Big Pine Key – National Key Deer Refuge. Marathon – Bahia Honda State Park. Marathon – Seven Mile Bridge. Pigeon Key. Islamorada – Florida Bay. Key Largo – John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park .
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EYW — Key West International Airport — Visitors can fly to Key West International Airport via connections or direct flights from a host of Florida cities. The airport offers a host of ground transportation options, including local shuttle buses and rental cars. Getting around Key West is fun and easy!
The key strategies are: Go during the off season, roughly June to November. (September and November are the cheapest of all.) Shop around for accommodations and compromise on amenities or location. Seek out affordable , casual restaurants. Take advantage of the many terrific free and inexpensive things to do in Key West .
I would say a minimum of 4 days to get a feel for the place and the vibe, and longer if you can. For a longer answer to “How long to stay in Key West”, and suggested itineraries for different vacation durations, see my post here.
The best time to visit Key West is between March and May . The winter crowds will taper off, the hotel rates become reasonable and the weather is remarkably similar to winter’s blissful 70s and 80s. Speaking of winter – that season is the island’s busiest and priciest.