Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Just before you hit Key West, you may be tempted to stop at this farm, located near the
Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center (no, really). This shelter for Monroe
County animals that have been abandoned or given up is a lovely place to take the kids
(call ahead to visit and farmer Jeanne Selander will be happy to show you around). There
are tortoises, South American cavvies (a kind of rodent), birds, llamas and an albino py-
thon.
4
Sleeping
Sugarloaf Lodge
HOTEL
The 55 motel-like rooms are nothing special, though every single one has a killer bay
view. There is also an on-site restaurant, a tiki bar, a marina and an airstrip, from which
you can charter a seaplane tour or go skydiving.
5
Eating
Baby's Coffee
CAFE
(
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305-744-9866; MM 15 oceanside;
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7am to 6pm Mon-Fri, 7am to 5pm Sat & Sun)
This very cool coffeehouse has an on-site bean-roasting plant and sells bags of the aromat-
ic stuff along with excellent hot and cold java brews - many locals consider this to be
some of the best coffee in the islands. Other essentials are sold, from yummy baked goods
to Dr Bronner's liquid soap.
Mangrove Mama's
CARIBBEAN
(
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305-745-3030; MM 20 oceanside; lunch $10-15, dinner $15-29;
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11:30am-3:30pm & 5:30-10pm;
pc
)
This groovy roadside eatery serves Caribbean-inspired seafood - coconut shrimp, spicy
conch stew, lobster - best enjoyed on the backyard patio and accompanied by a little live
reggae.
