Brandi’s guidebook
Water Taxi Pickup
Not only can you catch your water taxi at 711 Eisenhower but you can also find plenty of charter boats to take tour, go fishing, hit up a sandbar or hang out and get to know some locals. you will find plenty here.
Garrison Bight Marina
Not only can you catch your water taxi at 711 Eisenhower but you can also find plenty of charter boats to take tour, go fishing, hit up a sandbar or hang out and get to know some locals. you will find plenty here.
Waiting for your water taxi? To early for Check In? No problem, hang here and enjoy yourself while you wait. Food, Drinks, Swimming, Build a sandcastle! This is the perfect place to start your getaway and exactly where you need to be to catch sunset while waiting to check in. You can see the sailboat from the beach and watch the Schooners and Sailing charters during their sunset harbor tours. Kayaking from the boat to the beach is allowed here and is super fun
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
Waiting for your water taxi? To early for Check In? No problem, hang here and enjoy yourself while you wait. Food, Drinks, Swimming, Build a sandcastle! This is the perfect place to start your getaway and exactly where you need to be to catch sunset while waiting to check in. You can see the sailboat from the beach and watch the Schooners and Sailing charters during their sunset harbor tours. Kayaking from the boat to the beach is allowed here and is super fun
Be a Hip Tourist
Don't Buy what you don't need/want to keep. Don't over pack and spend money on extra luggage and incur the extra expenses for bringing more items just rent them! The Hip Tourist provides things you never thought to bring but wish you had. Want to get married while here, want a Beach Umbrella, a Mobility Device, a Coconut Postcard? They have it all or will find it for you. Have it delivered to the docks and I will get it to the sailboat for you. Even me, an ordained minister can be delivered right to your cockpit for a spur of the moment elopement. Let the Hip Tourist provide the decor and/or make arrangements for any event or excursion. The Hip Tourist is a full service, one stop concierge service and can assist you with booking ANY of Key West’s many excursions or dining options.
The Hip Tourist
Don't Buy what you don't need/want to keep. Don't over pack and spend money on extra luggage and incur the extra expenses for bringing more items just rent them! The Hip Tourist provides things you never thought to bring but wish you had. Want to get married while here, want a Beach Umbrella, a Mobility Device, a Coconut Postcard? They have it all or will find it for you. Have it delivered to the docks and I will get it to the sailboat for you. Even me, an ordained minister can be delivered right to your cockpit for a spur of the moment elopement. Let the Hip Tourist provide the decor and/or make arrangements for any event or excursion. The Hip Tourist is a full service, one stop concierge service and can assist you with booking ANY of Key West’s many excursions or dining options.
Diving /Snorkeling/Aqua Adventures
Want to get in the water? Everything you need to enjoy the water and offshore spots to Dive, Scuba, Snuba, Snorkeling and more.
Local dive shop carries diveing and snorkeling gear as well as excellent advice on dive spots. Guests can book trips to scuba dive and more! Friendly and knowledgeable owners and employees. Shop Local!
Lost Reef Adventures
261 Margaret StLocal dive shop carries diveing and snorkeling gear as well as excellent advice on dive spots. Guests can book trips to scuba dive and more! Friendly and knowledgeable owners and employees. Shop Local!
Fun Afloat! These Tikis get around and have fun doing it! Cocktails, Swimming and Crusining! They go to the swimming hole for a dip in the water and is a neat way to meet other travelers and experience something not alot of people can say they have.
Cruisin’ Tikis Key West
1605 N Roosevelt BlvdFun Afloat! These Tikis get around and have fun doing it! Cocktails, Swimming and Crusining! They go to the swimming hole for a dip in the water and is a neat way to meet other travelers and experience something not alot of people can say they have.
Want to get out on the water but also want to hit the bar? No need to choose you can do both!
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Want to get out on the water but also want to hit the bar? No need to choose you can do both!
Food Scene
I can deliver your to go orders for you so you never have to leave the water. Deliveries are a flat rate of $20.00. No hidden service fees or other nonsense. I also keep an inventory of travel size tolietries in case you forgot anything or dropped your toothbrush overboard ;)
Amazing Views and Great Food. Watch as Charters come into the Historic Charter Boat Row. Pelicans and Tarpon are in abundance especially while Fishermen clean their catch! Want to see how the boats get into the water or wait for funny docking fails you can post on you tube while you eat this is the place.
Smoked BBQ
1801 North Roosevelt BoulevardAmazing Views and Great Food. Watch as Charters come into the Historic Charter Boat Row. Pelicans and Tarpon are in abundance especially while Fishermen clean their catch! Want to see how the boats get into the water or wait for funny docking fails you can post on you tube while you eat this is the place.
Unique and Upbeat. This diner serves daily specials of good old fashioned home cooked meals like meatloaf, turkey dinner with all the fixins, Chili and more. Full bar.
One of few places I will go to land just to enjoy. Located in the historic seaport area it is within walking distance from the docks of Key West Bight Marina.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Harpoon Harry's
832 Caroline StUnique and Upbeat. This diner serves daily specials of good old fashioned home cooked meals like meatloaf, turkey dinner with all the fixins, Chili and more. Full bar.
One of few places I will go to land just to enjoy. Located in the historic seaport area it is within walking distance from the docks of Key West Bight Marina.
Family owned and happy to fill your order. Directly across the street from the Garrison Bight Marina. I recommend the Fried Chicken Sandwich. They also offer Ice Cream! Delicious Sundaes, Milkshakes and Rootbeer Floats perfect for your sugar craving.
Miami Subs
Family owned and happy to fill your order. Directly across the street from the Garrison Bight Marina. I recommend the Fried Chicken Sandwich. They also offer Ice Cream! Delicious Sundaes, Milkshakes and Rootbeer Floats perfect for your sugar craving.
Waiting for your water taxi? To early for Check In? No problem, hang here and enjoy yourself while you wait. Food, Drinks, Swimming, Build a sandcastle! This is the perfect place to start your getaway and exactly where you need to be to catch your FREE water taxi to the sailboat. *rides with Channel 20 water taxi our included in your stay for check in and check out when you are a guest aboard our Sailboat
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
Waiting for your water taxi? To early for Check In? No problem, hang here and enjoy yourself while you wait. Food, Drinks, Swimming, Build a sandcastle! This is the perfect place to start your getaway and exactly where you need to be to catch your FREE water taxi to the sailboat. *rides with Channel 20 water taxi our included in your stay for check in and check out when you are a guest aboard our Sailboat
I can deliver your order directly to you while on the sailboat so you don't even need to leave the water. Remember to contact me prior to ordering to ensure I am available so that your food arrives hot and fresh to your cockpit.
Domino's Pizza
I can deliver your order directly to you while on the sailboat so you don't even need to leave the water. Remember to contact me prior to ordering to ensure I am available so that your food arrives hot and fresh to your cockpit.
Locals Galore! Awaiting a shuttle with Ship2Shore or a Charter with one of the many excursions that leave from 711 Eisenhower? Want to grab a drink or a bite before heading out on the water or on your way in from a long day enjoying the outdoors? Thai Island is laid back, easy going with grest sushi and views! Perfect for people watching.
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Thai Island Restaurant
711 Eisenhower DrLocals Galore! Awaiting a shuttle with Ship2Shore or a Charter with one of the many excursions that leave from 711 Eisenhower? Want to grab a drink or a bite before heading out on the water or on your way in from a long day enjoying the outdoors? Thai Island is laid back, easy going with grest sushi and views! Perfect for people watching.
Sightseeing
Some typical tourist spots and some you might not expect
Don't Visit This Place if you do your face will end up on Keysso. Come On Vacation, Leave on Probation they say.
Monroe County Detention Center
Don't Visit This Place if you do your face will end up on Keysso. Come On Vacation, Leave on Probation they say.
Wisteria Island, Florida 33040, EE. UU.
If you are brave
Amazing At Christmas Time! The Harbor Walk has to many great spots to list, you will find a ton of impromptu things to do while strolling down these docks.
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Key West Historic Seaport
201 William StAmazing At Christmas Time! The Harbor Walk has to many great spots to list, you will find a ton of impromptu things to do while strolling down these docks.
Snorkeling is amazing here and history lovers will really enjoy the fort. If your stay allows for a trip here I recommend it.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Nacional de Dry Tortugas
Snorkeling is amazing here and history lovers will really enjoy the fort. If your stay allows for a trip here I recommend it.
By Dinghy or speedboat you can access, tie up at and do some swimming and snorkeling here. Fill up the cooler and make some sandwiches then head out for the day.
Sand Key Lighthouse
By Dinghy or speedboat you can access, tie up at and do some swimming and snorkeling here. Fill up the cooler and make some sandwiches then head out for the day.
You can't get any further away from cold and still be in the United States then Mile Marker 0
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
You can't get any further away from cold and still be in the United States then Mile Marker 0
History buffs, Photographers, Explorers and more love this wonderful piece of the past.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayHistory buffs, Photographers, Explorers and more love this wonderful piece of the past.
Bahama Village
There are cats everywhere and a Rooster Graveyard. Need I say more?
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Qué meter en la valija
Pack Light
Leave the shoe collection behind and bring the swimsuit.
The sun can be unforgiving during most times of year in the keys so remember to pack sunscreen! (spray sunscreens are not encouraged)
Other items to remember include but are not limited to:
Drivers license/photo ID
Boating Safety Card (if applicable)
Any medications you need
drybag/drybox for phone, ID, car keys, Passports, etc
Bananas are bad luck on a boat, leave those at home
Thinking about popping the question? Bring your required documents and I can marry you right on the boat.
Reservá antes de viajar...
Water Taxi
Costumbres y cultura
Do Not Trow Trash Overboard
PLEASE remember that our oceans and wildlife are essentail parts of our environment and many areas as well as animals are protected. DO NOT throw anything overboard that does not come from the ocean. Help keep our wildlife alive and do not harm any birds or fish by feeding them, attempting to pet or catch them and definitely do not remove any conchs, undersized fish or lobster traps from the water. This may result in fines and other stiff penalties.
Formas de ahorrar
Free Entertainment
Ask us what interesting things the locals might be up to during your stay. Wide variety of things to do that you won't find on any guided tour.
Formas de ahorrar
Need Something? Rent it!
The Hip Tourist knows that packing to much is a pain and incurs extra costs so don't spend a bunch of money to bring extra luggage, don't buy things you can't take home with you or don't want to; rent instead! Prime Time is my privately owned vessel that provides me transportation to bring you your takeout, tolietries or rental items you might need but forgot to pack/bring. You can contact me directly with Airbnb messenger for any needs, deliveries are a flat rate. A variety of things can be rented, anything from Wheel Chairs to Beach Umbrellas. For a list checkout The Hip Tourist online.