The Key West Aquarium is probably one of the smallest aquariums I have ever been to, so if you're…read moreexpecting something massive, where you can wander for half the day, adjust your expectations. That said, we had a really nice time here. It has a small intimate feel so you are close to the tanks and you can take your time. We came later in the day and we were able to catch the game fish and shark feeding. The tank itself was pretty dark and it was honestly hard to see much happening in the water, but the staff member giving the talk was engaging and informative. We learned a lot especially about mangroves and how important they are to the ecosystem. We also stayed for most of the touch tank tuck in tour which I found to be surprisingly sweet. They secure the animals before closing to ensure everyone is safe and protected while the staff is not on site. They also encourage audience participation and there was only one child there at the time I was present, but she really seemed to enjoy helping put the animals away. It was very cute and the staff was very kind to her and made sure she understood what was going on. All the staff were very knowledgeable and genuinely friendly and you could tell they care about what they do. I personally liked seeing the clownfish and learning about them, but my favorite was probably the queen triggerfish. She was beautiful and full of personality. There was also a large tortoise which my husband really enjoyed watching swim around the large tank. The aquarium is dog friendly and since we were traveling through the area we probably would not have come otherwise. I love dog friendly activities and I always give extra stars just for that. Our pup was safe and felt curious and it was enjoyable for her too. They also have a little kiosk where you can take a free digital souvenir photo so I snapped one of us with our dog. It's a small touch but all the patrons loved it. I did read a lot of reviews before coming that made it seem like the price of admission was not worth it because the aquarium is small. I live near the Monterey Bay aquarium and have visited it many times. It's one of the best aquariums in the world and you can spend hours inside, but it costs $65 per person. The key West aquarium cost us around $20 and I doubt many people spend more than an hour - 90 minutes here but I think if you put it into perspective the price is absolutely reasonable. There was a lot of empty space and spots under construction, which is understandable but makes more of an impact when the aquarium itself is so small. Overall, this is a quick educational, easy stop in Key West and we are definitely glad we visited.

Such a cute aquarium! The first open-air one in Florida!…read more Sharks, tarpon, turtles, rays, fish - including the invasive lion fish (one of over 150 invasive species in the state). We loved that we could feed the fish for free (with entry). We loved hearing stories of the rescued turtle residents. We loved how small and cozy the space is. The employees and marine caretakers are very knowledgeable, kind, and truly care for the creatures in their care.

The operation is flawless!! Everyone is very knowledgeable and personable. They make it fun so you…read morehave nothing to worry about. And let's not forget they have probably the best safety record in Florida!! Loved it !!!

Five stars for Skydive Key West absolute pros from start to finish. Now, I'll be honest... the…read morenight before didn't exactly scream "clear-headed decision making." It was a full-blown guys' trip reunion style drinks flowing, stories getting louder, and somewhere between laughs and bad ideas, skydiving became the mission. One of the boys had been going through it after losing his dad, and like something straight out of The Bucket List, we said, "Let's do it." Sounded great... until about 2 a.m. when I woke up mid-dream, falling through the sky with no chute. That's when reality tapped me on the shoulder: why in the hell would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Morning comes, and they pack us into this plane like sardines. No gentle takeoff either we hit the runway and shoot up so steep I'm practically lying on the guy behind me. The whole ride felt like we were defying gravity in the wrong direction, wobbling and climbing like a soda can in a windstorm. Then we hit altitude door opens, engine cuts, and suddenly... silence. The kind that crawls up your spine. One by one, my buddies disappear out that door, and with each jump the plane rattles like it's questioning its own life choices. By the time it's my turn, I'm sweating, breathing heavy, seriously considering backing out. I step up, close my eyes, the instructor says "three"... gets to one and we're gone. Freefall is chaos and clarity all at once. Flipping, spinning, trying to find position I thought I might black out for a second. Then he taps me, pulls me into form, and suddenly it's smooth. Calm. Like a scene out of Point Break. For a brief moment, fear disappears and it's just you, the sky, and something bigger than words. Then boom the chute opens. Everything slows down, and below you is Key West, stretched out like a painting with a fisheye lens. Ocean everywhere. Peace and panic holding hands. And when we landed? I'm telling you colors were brighter, air felt cleaner, life just... hit different. That rush didn't fade for months. If fear's been holding you back, this is the jump. Do it scared. That's where the magic is.

Most definitely a beautiful, serene place. I wish that I was able to hang around longer than 20…read moreminutes. We came here to take our group photo and The Wharf (3rd stop on the pub crawl). I would like to explore this area more on my next visit.

I was hotel guest at neighboring Oceans Edge Resort and we had benefit of eating at this yacht…read moreclub. Not busy at all at lunch time on a Monday afternoon in October. I had club sandwich with onion rings. Both were good. Very quiet and peaceful place.

Why 5 stars? Because a private paddleboarding adventure is pretty awesome, it turns out…read more --- --- --- This was such a cool experience! My wife and I have been on group paddleboard tours and we've been paddleboarding where you're just sent out on your own for a certain amount of time, but we've never had a guided tour like this. It was cool because we'd never been to Key West, while our guide knew the lay of the land like it was her own backyard. She gave us a path and a purpose, which I really liked. When we go out on our own, we tend to just aimlessly wander, but that definitely did not happen here! Not only did we have a path, but we were educated about different things along the way, and just about life in Key West, in general. Because I'm a terrible person, I don't remember our guide's name, but she was awesome! The only issue I had was getting our trip booked. I actually purchased the Yelp deal, which saved us some money, but I didn't want to end up booking online because I'd already paid for the Yelp deal. I kept calling them over and over again, but never heard back from anyone after leaving messages. Finally, the morning we planned on arriving, we called and someone actually answered the phone. He was woken up by the call being forwarded to his phone and sounded frazzled. He said he'd been working at a bar until the early hours of the morning and that his partner was supposed to have answered the phone. Regardless of that weirrdness, he quickly called around and got us a guide before calling me back to let me know when to show up - which was ASAP. It definitely wasn't the most conventional way to book an appointment, but we made it and really enjoyed it!

Such a unique Key West experience that I won't soon forget!…read more I've been paddle boarding numerous times but never on an organized tour. After reading a bit more info on this biz's site, we decided to take an afternoon tour which started at 1:30. SUP Key West also offers morning and sunset tours, but this ended up being perfect timing for us - we could sleep in and let brunch digest before hitting the water. Now, for the tour. Our guides name was Brian, the owner of SUP Key West. Booking online was a breeze and $45 per person. Once we arrived, we met the other two in our group, grabbed some life jackets (optional to wear but must be on the board) and took to the water. I love being active but wouldn't consider myself "outdoorsy." That being said, I don't know too much about the mangroves or the ecosystem surrounding the Keys so this whole experience was really eyeopening. While we drifted through the mangroves, Brian talked about how they were formed, gave more info on the birds we spotted and pointed out the sea life, even picking up and passing around sea cucumbers, jellyfish, sea stars and algae. To top it all off? We saw a nurse shark! His enthusiasm for the environment was contagious and had me eager to learn more. About halfway through, he asked if we had immediate plans and since we didn't, we took the long way home so the tour actually lasted a little over two hours. It wasn't a huge workout until the very end when we were battling some winter wind. By the end of it, I was exhausted. Brian brought along a cooler of water which was nice in case you need some hydration along the way. All in all, a different activity to do while in Key West. This was my boyfriend's first time paddle boarding and left a great impression so hopefully I can get him on the water a little bit closer to home next time. Whether a local or a tourist, I'd say it's definitely worth taking part in.

Don't discount this place based how little it seems (especially since there is a popular, large…read morepark across the street). But this is also not a typical park, as there is no playground or typical park amenities. They do have free parking (convenient to the beach too). The park was named after Charles "Sonny" McCoy (former key west mayor for 5 terms and Monroe County Commissioner) The "Indigenous" portion of the park's name is the concept that this park was originally designed for. They wanted to protect the native species of trees from being destroyed and fully removed by developers, so around the park are a huge variety of trees. Okay, not exactly exciting stuff yet and not much of a reason for that 5 star rating. They have a Wildlife Rescue center and a wildlife trail; which the kids always love. What sold me on this place is the brand new BOCCE BALL courts (approximately 8 of them). I very much enjoy playing and finding a professional made court is very hard to find in Florida. Most parks in Broward and Palm Beach County only have grass courts and a couple on har-tru (like a tennis court) and couple are done on artificial grass (the worst). Also the majority of parks that do have them, do very minimal maintenance so the courts are usually in a state of deterioration. These courts are made professionally (I have never seen this quality level in any public bocce ball court within 200 miles (literally). They have composite boards (so no worries regarding wood rot), they have concrete walkways (including dips to hold the out of play balls, fully lit for night play, tons of local leagues and the course material is rock sand and clay (and the play surface is incredible) Be sure to check this place out

So, as far as Key West attractions go, this popped up because it was free and off the beaten path,…read moreliterally it's in a really nondescript off the main street where the beach and pier are. I found it because I wanted to see the Key West chickens and I hadn't seen any at the point and there were a few there that I would be guaranteed to see. Besides chickens though are a lot of local species that are kept for conservation and education. It's a small space but we had fun, particularly the myna bird which could talk and was cute would kick out eggs from other birds' nests so they could lay their own. Devious little guys. It's a short loop around and while not quite a zoo you can get pretty close to a lot of the animals here; the turtle pond in particular, those guys wake up really quickly when you make any hand or arm gesture. All in all, it's a good find and definitely a quirky little find in quirky Key West.

Stopped by today to check it out. It's a great place to have a picnic, fish, or drop you kayak or…read morepaddleboard in. There is a small parking lot and no public restroom but they do have a porta pottty there. It's surrounded by big rocks so you wouldn't want to go in the water there. They have a pavilion with two picnic tables for eating or just to get out of the sun.

We've spent many years in Sugarloaf and fell in love with the lower keys; I especially love so much…read moreof the outdoors here like the End of the Road (Burn Out Bridge), Loop Road, Jumping Bridge, Key Deer Refuge, Blue Hole and so many more. Sammy Creek Landing is no exception. Basically it was once upon a time a home but today it's a local park but we can't figure out if it's a county park or from the state. We always wonder because one year it's nice and relaxing and another year it's overgrown with weeds and kind of sad. I remember when it had no parking (limited to parking on Old State Road 4A), and nowadays it has a parking lot and it's landscaped and it's pretty clean. Nonetheless the place is nice... and I cherish the memories I have of this place.

My friend and I had the most wonderful, first time ever paddle board experience today! Shaun is a…read moretotally knowledgeable instructor whose love for the sport is obvious in every way. His enthusiasm is contagious, he is very patient, very friendly and provides the perfect experience for new and experienced paddle boarders. If you get the chance, take a lesson and tour with Shaun!

Great people. Brandon and Dawn are an absolute blast and have the best eye sight when it comes to…read morespotting iguanas. They have it figured out from laser pointers to grab poles and will stop at nothing to recover your iguanas. Safety is number one above all else. They are #1 when it comes to conservation which you will soon see is their primary mission!! Here's a link to our video from our hunt https://youtu.be/-hQcLAou2Gc?si=_KcSdyIU9h7BLfhe

Everything about the day was fabulous! My grandson was thrilled with his SIXTEEN iguanas! We…read morelearned so much about these invasive critters and the damage they are doing to the sea turtles, birds and butterflies. Dawn and Brandon were just wonderful! We cannot wait to go back!