Key West Trip - Any Advice / Experience Welcom

[mtaccino]

I am planning a trip to Key West, any advice / experience on the subject would be welcome, coming from Texas so very little over water flying.

thanks 

[N207LS]

My wife and I fly down there regularly.  It is only about 1 hr 40 mins for me.  Let me know what you are looking for and I'll be happy to help out.  I have been going there for years...

My Favorite Hotel...  Santa Maria Suites (beautiful big modern suites) or La Concha (best location in town)

Restaurants... Louies Backyard (nicest restaurant on the island with amazing beachfront location, but pricey), Michaels (nice fine dining), Blue Heaven (breakfast), and Blonde Giraffe (the best Key Lime Pie on a stick)

Bars... Tons to choose from, but don't miss sunset from the rooftop bar at La Concha...

It is hard not to have fun in Key West... 

 

Flying into Key West is easy.  The only FBO is Island City Flying Service and they work out of a small building on the ramp.  All you do is taxi up and they will park you and tow your plane to a tie down.  Once inside, just ask them to call you a cab to town.  No need to rent a car as parking in key west is a HUGE hassle.  You can walk the whole town while you are there.  Nothing is cheap in Key West including avgas.  Also, I would suggest that you take a low (1000') or lower flight up the keys.  It is absolutely beautiful.  It is worth a lunch stop in Marathon to go to the Island Tiki (try their famous Deep Fried Key Lime Pie for dessert) (they have much cheaper 100LL than Key West, so top off there).  Just make sure that you fly along the south east side of the islands to remain clear of the 10,000' Fixed Balloon just North of Key West and on the Northwest side of Hwy 1. 

Feel free to PM me for additional information.  Have a great trip...

Aaron