CoastRentals Beach Vacation Blog

So myself and a few of the other people that help make CoastRentals possible made our annual pilgrimmage to Key West, Florida this past weekend. While this is always one of our most favorite trips of the year (especially considering it encompasses the first weekend of March Madness AND St. Patrick’s Day AND Spring Break), it also provided me with an opportunity to get real, first-person accounts of a feature vacation location here on the website.

‘Florida beach vacation’, which is a big part of what we do here on our website and a key term for our property listers to focus on, can mean a whole lot of different things. Heading down for a weekend of go karting and crab cakes in Panama City definitely is different than clubbing down in South Beach Miami or exploring the Everglades. I bring this up only because I feel like visiting Key West for a Florida beach vacation is a very unique experience, unlike any other Florida trip you may experience.

For one, Key West is out in the middle of nowhere - literally. This is made obvious to all that try and visit and experience the 150+ mile drive from MIA (I just realized our Key West page says it’s a 90 minute drive, that is far from the case), or the lucky ones that grab a flight from a nearby airport directly to the island. I also heard there is a ferry from Miami every day, but regardless, if you want to experience the splendor of Key West then you have to endure a little trouble to get there.

Once you reach the island, you are treated to a look and feel of a town that contrasts typical American life in every way. There are no visible strip malls on the 7 square miles of Key West. I didn’t see a Burger King or a bunch of drive-thru ATMs. No interstates. Just old Victorian houses, coastline, bars, local restaurants (A/B Steakhouse was awesome) and tanned humans. Oh, and a roller hockey rink. Note to self, bring skates next time.

In short, in Key West you’re going to be able to really ‘get away from it all’. Duval Street is up and at ‘em until 4 am every night, so chances are your trip will involve some late night tomfoolery if you so desire. It’s got the look and feel of a Mardi Gras celebration every night, but a bit more low key and spread out. Just a really relaxed atmosphere and perfect weather. What more could you ask for? We’ve got our plans locked in for 49 more years, same weekend, same place, same fun - Key West. Currently showing 14 vacation rentals proudly here on CoastRentals.

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