Road Trip in the Keys of Florida is all about the Great Stops Along the Road

We decided to make a Road Trip in the Keys of Florida, an iconic Road Trip with spectacular sunset overlooking the palm-lined Florida Bay. Key Dives at Islamorada, Eating Key Lime Pie and having some Island life and the Southernmost point of continental U.S.A.

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1. Stopping at Robert Is Here

Have a Smoothie of Exotic fruit; you don’t know the name of the fruit

Eat the best Mango in Your Life

I think this is an absolute must-do when having a Road Trip in the Keys. It is an excellent stop for getting your five fruits a day. They have everything in fruits, and some of them you might even know the name of the fruit. When we stopped – the Mango was in season, so we had to have one Mango on the go, delicious. We also had their famous smoothies with exotic fruits.

If you go: Robert Is Here, 19200 SW. 344th St. – Homestead, FL 33034. M.M. 127. Open 8 am – 7 pm daily.

2. Diving with Key Dives at Islamorada

Over 517 Species on the Reef

One of the reasons we wanted to go on this road trip was for this very reason. We went Diving in one of the top divining destinations in the world. It has the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, as said on the KeyDives homepage.

We decided to go with Key Dives is because they provide a limit of six divers per guide. That provides with high safety, and not too many people disturbing the marine life and visibility.

Lucky for us it was only four divers in our group w/ guide. By this we had a great experience; I enjoyed that they had a slate where they wrote down the names of the animals throughout the dive. I learned some new characters. The best part was when we were lucky enough to spot a hammerhead shark. Some people have been diving there for five years and have not seen one. We did it on our first day diving in the Keys – Lucky.

I keep having hang-ups on the small things on the bottom – This time, I did see the shark as well.

When we were driving on the road, there was a sign about Key West being the diving capital in the world. We were happy that we had already had our dive trip set up and ready to go!

If you go: 79851 Overseas H.W., Islamorada, FL 33036 – You see them from the road. You are going Diving and having a short time have lunch at Kev’s Cafe – Shrimp Of the day or a sandwich.

Feeding Wild Tarpon

In the same areas as Key Dived, you can also feed the Wild Tarpon for 5 U.S. Such a scary thing to do. They looked so big, so we decided that we were happy with just looking at them. If you are brave, you should feed them.

Lunch at Robbies

I can recommend Robbie’s famous lunch spot for a break from the car, or maybe you go fishing with them, and then they cook your catch for lunch?

If you go: Mile Marker 77.5 and direction: 77522 Overseas Highway Islamorada, F.L.

Accommodation in Key West

When only having a short time, I recommend staying close to the city center and getting easy access to all the fun by walking. We decided to stay at Southernmost Inn Adult Exclusive, which was excellent and convenient. Great bedroom with a comfy bed and everything within walking distance. Southernmost Point is only 2 minutes in walking. Close to everything but quiet at night, we had an excellent sleep.

3. Take a Picture at Southernmost Point

Continental U.S.A.

You have to have a picture – The world has to know that you have been at the Southernmost Point in the U.S.A.

I had a plan for this travel that I was going to Cuba. Well, I have been very close two times on this travel – First time in Mexico – Cozumel when I went swimming with whale sharks, halfway to Cuba on a boat, and now in Key West with only 90 miles. I almost feel that Cuba is laughing at me. You almost made it, but you didn’t. I love that I want Cuba, and many Cubans want the U.S.A. What a twisted world. I will be back when there is a ferry between the U.S.A. and Cuba. We will see about that story. 

4. Eating Delicious Seafood

Nine on Five

The New York Times – February 2008
“What could be dreamier than a leisurely evening on the side porch of a dignified Victorian house, sharing a string of plates? Stuart Kemp has created a winner with Nine One Five.”

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We went there and had the most divine seafood platter on my entire stay in the U.S.A. I decided to go for the Soil Mama Seafood Soup, absolutely amazing. I was starving, so I forgot to take a picture.

If you go: Maybe book a table or be super lucky to get one. NineOneFive

Duval Street – Where You Go for the Party and Watch or Do Crazy Stuff

If you can stay up, there are probably a lot of bars you should visit. After our two dives, we were tired, and the only thing we managed to do was have a late dinner. From a Florida friend of mine, his favorite is to hang out at Schooner Wharf Bar, and the other friend’s favorite is Omni hotels rooftop bar for sunsets and drinks.

5. Key West Tour Train

See a great amount, learn quirky fun facts and stay not to warm in the Key West heat

When we were in the Keys, it was around 35 C/95F, which is too warm to do bicycling for two Norwegian girls. We jumped on the Conch Tour Train, and in 90 minutes, we had a fantastic view of downtown. There is a tremendous amount of absorbing information around the Key West historical buildings and other cool things in town.

The owners did not paint some of the houses because then they didn’t have to pay taxes on the house when it was not “finished.” A fun fact that I didn’t know, but probably all the Americans did know. We did have a bathroom break/Ice Cream break as well, halfway in the tour.

If having limited time in Key West, the Conch Tour Train is the thing to do – If you want to see Key West fast and convenient. 

6. Eating Key Lime Pie

Blue Heaven has the Best Key Lime Pie in Key West

Have a tasty, nice lunch here. We went with the cheese sandwich and, of course, we needed a piece of the Key Lime Pie. We were too happy girls with happy stomachs. You can often share your dinner or lunch when being two because it is a big platter with a significant amount of food. I understand why there is a health problem in the U.S.A…

If you go: Blue Heaven

7. John Pennekamp Coral Reef

Jesus on the Deep

Jesus, in the deep, is a bronze sculpture that weighs 4 000 pounds and is a significant attraction when being in the Keys of Florida. Go on the snorkeling tour and give Jesus Christ a visit underwater. We went snorkeling there, and the highlight is, of course, to get a picture with Jesus. I should have Google how to make an excellent posture with the statue, and I didn’t. Anyway, it was fun and can be done when being on a Road Trip in the Keys.

If you go: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo, Florida 33037, M.M. 102/5. Book in advance, or hope you are lucky to get on the snorkeling tour by just showing up – Snorkeling Tours Coast 29,95 Adults.

8. Seven Mile Bridge

Accommodation in Islamorada

Who loves exotic palm-lined beaches, warm breeze, and salt-sticky hair? Who wants to explore the Bloodline location and its sparkling shoreline? One night should be spent in Islamorada when making Road Trip in Key West.

The Moorings Village is the utterly luxurious Private Villas in the Florida Keys. And is an ideal escape for singles or couples traveling around the Keys of Florida.

Our other suggestions: Lime Tree Bay Resort or Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina

9. Gorgeous Sunset in Key Largo

The Key’s are famous for their beautiful sunsets, so you have to see one to check out if the rumor is true. The evening was gorgeous! We enjoyed very much having a front road sunset table with great food, very much an ideal ending on our Road trip in the Keys of Florida.

Morada Bay Beach Café

We had our sunset dinner at Morada Bay Beach Café. We walked out on the white sandy beach and were given a spectacular sunset overlooking the palm-lined Florida Bay. Surrounded by the tropical scenery, we had the fresh Caribbean and American style cuisine that was tasty. And the staff was heartwarming, and they had excellent service skills. We had ourselves the very best experience at Morada Bay Beach Café in Islamorada.

If you go: Stop at M.M. 81.5 and visit The Morada Bay Beach Cafe.

10. Coral Castle

Why go? It’s a Love Story & the First Picture Explains the Coral Castle

And also, listen to the song Sweet Sixteen from Billy Idol. The love story inspires the music in Coral Castle.

If you go: Coral Castle 28655 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33033

Final Saying about 10 Highlights from Road Trip in the Keys of Florida

When having a Road Trip in the Keys, make sure to have enough time to see what you want to explore.

We had two great days in the keys, and we did see many cool highlights of the Keys, and if we had more time, we wouldn’t mind that either.

There are many more things to see in the Keys of Florida. Road Trip in the Key’s had some of the highlights. If we had more time, we would do a night in Duval, the bar street, and stop in Bahia Honda M.M. 37 for an excellent beach. 

We would also have done a sunset at Mallory Square in Key West. Visit Hemingway’s house and his 100 cats. We didn’t have time to reach everything. I guess we have to come back! I already miss Key Lime Pie. Big thanks to my sister for being an excellent travel companion Great memories.

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10 Highlights from the Road Trip in the Keys

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