Besides all of the water sports to get into on your key West vacation why not discover Key West's rich Maritime Heritage in the Key West shipwreck Museum.Step back in time and imagine yourself alive in the golden age of sail, when over 100 ships each day passed near key West.
Hear the tales of the times when "Wreck Ashore" would echo all around the island in addition gents would run towards reefs to be the "Wreck Master".
The recover operation was handled by the wreck master who recieved the largest split of the profit.Learn how Key West become the richest city in America at The Key West Shipwreck Museum!
Known the world over, Mallory Square's Key West Sunset Celebration is a festivity to enjoy a diverse collection of street performers, vendors and watch a stunning Key West Sunset.
Arrive a couple of hours before sunset and see fine entertainers such as: Will Soto,his high wire and juggling act is a must witness ,and continues to be entertaining in the Sunset Celebration in excess of 20 years.
How about a Cat show ? The Cat Man continues to be around, together with his incredible trained house cats.People of all ages admire his show and you can see his show at the Sunset Celebration while on your Key West vacation.
Key West Beaches
Once you get to Key West and throughout the Florida Keys you may be amazed that there are a limited amount of beaches.Reasons being these coral islands were at one time coral reefs millions of years ago when the oceans were a great deal deeper.
Coupled with no wave action due to barrier islands as well as coral reefs and with no sand to begin with,sandy beaches are a little scarce.With that being said,there are some great opportunities for getting in some beach time and fantastic inshore SNORKELING !
Listed below are a few suggestions:
South Beach
Appropriately named South Beach is because it's the southernmost beach within the
U.S.and is adjacent to the Southermost Hotel .This is often one of the most happening beaches in Ket West and is a favorite with all the locals and since it is located at
the southern end of Duval street can be attractive to tourists as well.
Many consider this the sandiest beach in Key West tucked between Key West all inclusive resorts and also a concrete wharf. You'll be able to rent just about anything for water sports including snorkels and fins to test-out the colorful tropical fish round the wharf pilings and small patch reefs.
Smathers Beach
Within the south shore of Key West is Smathers Beach, Key Wests largest Beach at 2 miles long.Distributors,concessions ,beach sport rentals are lined-up the length of S.Roosevlt Blvd,so you'll always have loads of food and drinks .Snorkelers have zones just offshore for some covienient snorkeling.
Fort Taylor Beach
This beach is located at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and is said by many to be the top beach within Key West.The major reasons are its an outstanding area to snorkel as well as witness the magnificent sea life that inhabits Key West.
The beach is adjacent to deep shipping channels and the water is the freshest of all the Key West beaches.This really is the place to snorkel and witness the massive Devil Rays as well as Large Barracuda's,Tarpon and the other aquatic life of Key West.
There are picnic tables, shade trees to get out of the sun,and a cafe in the former ranger quarters.There is a small entry charge ,but when you consider that this is a multi attraction place that has a historic fort complete with moat,its definately great value for the
money.
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