Key West Travel Guide | How to Play in the "Jelly Sea" 🌊
📍 Why Key West? Turquoise waters, pastel houses, and Hemingway’s cats—this island is Florida’s Caribbean dream! 🚗 How to Get There 1️⃣ Drive the Overseas Highway (US-1) Route: Miami → Key West (~3.5 hours). Must-Stop: Seven Mile Bridge (drone shots 📸). Pro Tip: Rent a convertible (wind + sun = perfect combo). 2️⃣ Park Smart Free Parking: Fort Street Garage (walk to all attractions). Avoid: Downtown meters ($5/hour 💸). 📍 Top 5 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Southernmost Point Buoy Photo Op: Stand at the continental USA’s tip (90 miles to Cuba!). Hack: Go at sunrise to skip crowds. 2️⃣ Hemingway Home & Museum Tickets: $18 (cash only). Star Attraction: 50+ six-toed cats (descendants of Hemingway’s pets!). 3️⃣ Mallory Square Sunset Vibe: Street performers + souvenir stalls + golden skies. Eat Nearby: DJ’s Clam Shack (lobster roll 🦞). 4️⃣ Key West Lighthouse Climb: 88 steps for panoramic views. Fun Fact: Built in 1848 (older than Hemingway!). 5️⃣ Snorkel the "Jelly Sea" Spot: Fort Zachary Taylor Beach (rent gear onsite). See: Tropical fish + (maybe) harmless jellyfish. 🍽️ Food Recs Breakfast: Blue Heaven (key lime pancakes 🥞). Lunch: Sloppy Joe’s (Hemingway’s favorite bar 🍻). Dessert: Kermit’s (key lime pie on a stick 🍋). 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Avoid June-Nov: Hurricane season = canceled boats. ✔ Bike Rental: $20/day (best way to explore). ✔ Sunscreen: Reef-safe only (Florida law!). #KeyWestVibes #HemingwayCats #JellySea