Key West Local Custom Tips by doug48 Top 5 Page for this destination

gay bars Gay and Lesbian Life Review

downtown key west has a number of bars that cater to the gay and lesbian tourist. for the gay and lesbian tourist see the attached website. for those uncomfortable with this life style you may wish to avoid the following:
duval street: 801 bourbon, la ta da, aqua.
simonton street: the bottle cap lounge.

Website: http://www.gaykeywestfl.com/

gay & lesbian hotels Gay and Lesbian Life Review

key west is very welcoming to the gay and lesbian tourist. flemming street is known for it's collection of gay and lesbian hotels but there are others scattered around the town. for the gay and lesbian tourist see the attached website on gay and lesbian tourism in key west. for those not comfortable with this life style besure to check your hotel's policy before you book.

Website: http://www.gaykeywestfl.com/

clothing optional clubs and pools

pictured is the entrance to the garden of eden clothing optional bar on the roof of the bull and whistle. key west has a couple of clothing optional bars and many hotels allow topless and nude swimming in their pools. if you are traveling with children or find nudity objectionable be sure to check your hotel's pool policy before booking.

chickens

key west is infested with wild chickens roaming the streets. these birds are protected by law so care must be taken not to run over them. after a long night on duval street it is a little annoying to be waken up at sun rise by these noisey creatures.

street entertainers Denizens of Duval Review

duval street is home to a number of street entertainers looking for tips. you will run into "pirates" with parrots and other costumed street characters. pictured is a guy who tells dirty jokes for a dollar. i normally don't give money to street beggars but i found his pitch clever so i gave him a buck.