Considering quick Key Largo getaway - thoughts?

[Snowbird]

I rode down to Key West back in 87.  We got there early, planning to leave mid afternoon for the ride back.  Lost track of time and waited too late, so decided to spend the night.  We got the very last motel room in Key West, at a place called the "Blue Lagoon".  I'll never forget it.  The room was filthy and not much bigger than your bathroom at home.  Cost $120.00 and not worth $20.00!!!

The Blue Lagoon hasn't been updated as of two years ago... but the price hadn't gone up much either: $130. I paid about the same for a much better room next door to the Hurricane in Marathon.

If you pass through Cocoa Beach, I recommend the Sea Aire motel, just north of Minuteman Causeway... on the northbound side of A1A... oceanfront rooms are $100... and the management is bike friendly... within walking distance of the Beach Shack bar that has bands and Trader Jacks for breakfast, Fishers Sea Food restaurant and a Chinese place, both across from the Beach Shack are good for supper.

[kendenton]

I'm back.  

I'll have the trip report posted in a day or two, with lots of pictures.  Here's one:

 

[Orson]

I'm glad someone else is the most hated person on ST.N  

can't wait for the pics

[Snowbird]

I'll have the trip report posted in a day or two, with lots of pictures.  Here's one:

Link the report in this thread so I don't miss it, ok?

[Fast Blue]

Waiting ---- still

[tripntx]

Have taken the family for vacation to the keys the last two years for a week. 2005 stayed at Amy Slates in Key Largo, decent for divers. Stayed at http://islanderfloridakeys.com/?source=kd which is in Islamorado during 2006. Nice place.

[kendenton]

OK, first part of the trip report is up.  You can check it out here on STN, or at my website.  I won't be posting anymore updates on this topic, check the trip report topic for more.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions pre-trip!

[Yellowstrom]

LIved in the Keys for many years,  stationed in the Coast Guard back in the late 60's and mid 80's in Key West. Spend about 2 weeks from Islamoraida ro Key West.  But I did enjoy your report.
Was Cactus Jack singing in the Bull?  He does a great show.  I wish I had read your post before you went.  Being retired I would have met and went with you.  From Crystal River it not to far to ride for a few days.  Many other places to visit while down there so one of these days you will just have to return.  Some of the wildest times are Fantasy Fest and the big Bike ride from Miami down to KW.
More fun to do with your wife, so she can get you back to the hotel after hitting all the bars.
Not like the Smokies but it has it's own flare.  I don't think I could get along with out 2 weeks in the Smokies (V-Strom riding) and another 2 in Key West (Electric Glide riding).  
Glad you had a good time.

[Against The Wind]

I might be going since I'll be in Daytona for Bike Week and my new lady hasn't been to Key West.

[Yellowstrom]

Always ready for a trip to the Keys,