Paradise Found: Key West and The Florida Keys
Guide to Local Travel, Real Estate, and Businesses

Today the Florida Keys and Key West are a haven for Parrotheads, sun worshippers and fisherman - but the 112 mile island chain off of the tip have caught the imagination of visitors since the early days of Indians, Pirates and Wreckers ... many of those early settlers got fabulously rich while fighting mosquitoes, Indians and disease ... indeed, Key West was once the wealthiest town (per capita) in the US. Its colorful history has left the town full of interesting architecture, legends of ghosts, and museums full of gold and sea treasure. For more on the skullduggery and mystery of the early keys history, see: http://www.keyshistory.org/

Accommodations

Visitors to the Keys have so many choices! You can stay in one of the fine Key West hotels or resorts in Key West, or you can choose among many Keys vacation rental homes and get a taste of what's it's like to live in Paradise! These homes will have all the amenities you are used to at home - most are waterfront and provide upscale accommodations at a cost far less than a luxury hotel.

Many Keys vacation rentals are available by the week. Some are only available monthly, but can often be rented for a shorter period. Do inquire if you find a property that interests you.

Marco Island Homes for Sale

Top-notch realtors on Marco Island

Lower Keys Rental Homes

The lower Florida Keys - Big Pine through Big Coppitt - offer wonderful waterfront properties on good boating canals or open water - and accessibility to Key West shopping, restaurants and nightlife ...

Middle Keys Rental Homes

Grassy Key, Marathon and Key Colony Beach are great communities with all the amenities for a great vacation - including great restaurants and shopping - and of course, the fishing and waters sports are terrific. Try these companies for middle keys vacation rentals: Dolphin Vacations - Marathon & Key West and Key Colony Beach Realty specializes in waterfront rentals for your Key Colony Beach, Florida vacation.

Upper Keys Rental Homes

Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Florida Home

All Keys Rentals Homes

Keys Vacation Rentals

Real Estate Agents in the Florida Keys

Once you've fallen in love with our island nation (we don't call it the Conch Republic without reason!) you may well want to move here or at least buy a second home. The Florida Keys real estate sites below will give you information on relocation to the Keys, details on listings or properties for sale (including Key West commercial properties if you are interested in starting or buying a business here), a full MLS search for all Lower Florida Keys Real Estate, helpful tips for moving. - as well as additional information about the area. Key West homes for sale on Shark Key Island, an area of glorious waterfront estates in the gated community of Shark Key, Key West, FL. Inland swimming lagoon, club house, and 24 hour security. Sweetwater Modular Homes Modular home dealer and builder in the Lower Florida Keys.

Activities - Things to do in the Keys

Fishing

Fish with two captains when you book your charter with Key West Fishing Tales & Charters . The Mr. Z is a 46' Bertram sportfishing yacht. Deep drop fishing a specialty - check out his Blog and fish gallery to see photos of recent Mako and Bull Shark captures, as well as all the other big game sportfishing catches.

Snorkeling Tours

Would you like to snorkel in the same waters where our wild dolphin play? Try Captain Seaweed's Dolphins & Snorkeling Tour. for the experience of your life! You will not only encounter wild dolphin, but you will also see our coral reef and lots of tropical fish dressed in bright colors! Captain Seaweed's eco tour will familiarize you with the flora and fauna of Key West waters and islands, and Family Fun (Catch and Release) Fishing is also available on request.

Fury Water Adventure offers snorkeling in Key West, too. You can sail to the reef for a morning or afternoon snorkeling trip or take the all day Ultimate Adventure, for the true water sports enthusiast! From one of Fury's luxury catamarans, you'll snorkel the offshore reef, parasail over the harbor for a bird's eye view of Key West, take a kayak out for a paddle, and have a chance to ride a jetski!

Restaurants

• Alice's Restaurant
  - Imaginative recipes and presentation.
• Alonzo's Oyster Bar
  - Great oysters, raw or try their baked- a specialty.
• Cafe Sole - French Provencal cuisine in a romantic garden setting.
• Rooftop Cafe - Watch the sunset and enjoy great food. Continental and island cuisine.
• Seven Fish - Off the beaten path and well worth the wander through Key West's smaller streets.

Other Businesses of Interest:

We love Baby's Gourmet Coffee - it's fresh roasted. The shop carries tea, coffee and other gourmet food gifts.
Florida Keys Supported Living , volunteer operated group homes in Key West and Marathon for mentally disabled people.