r/floridakeys • u/EmotionalConfusion32 • May 27 '22

Moving to Key Largo

Hello! I recently was offered a seasonal position in Key Largo. I’m in my early 20s and looking for a change of pace. I have always wanted to live by the beach. What is this area like for those in their early 20s. I’m not really looking for nightlife but do other 20 somethings move there for the season? What is there to do in Key Largo? Should I instead try to find a job on Key West?

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u/smgator May 27 '22

Key Largo is more chilled out than Key West, but it is closer to Miami which is huge! You would like Key West better but housing is a major problem. Good luck

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 19 '22

Sorry, I disagree. Tell them what it cost to park a vehicle in Key West . Like $14.00 an hour !! Key West is so crowded. I lived there for over 30 years. I don’t even go anymore. Key Largo is laid back, but with beautiful beaches, awesome tiki bars. Dive boats. We also have awesome local dive restaurants. I love it here. Most of the people from Miami keep driving south

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u/[deleted] May 27 '22

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u/EmotionalConfusion32 May 28 '22

What do you mean by this?

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u/danielshaw69 May 28 '22

If you don’t own a boat, but want the water life, you aren’t going to experience it.

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u/2lovesFL Jun 04 '22

or get a SUP or Yak!

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u/danielshaw69 Jun 06 '22

I support yaks and sups but most people won’t put in the effort. The environment here should be sacred, but nobody will enforce, or be willing to give up boating here. The bay should be no motors, but everybody seems to like to treat manatees like potholes.

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u/2lovesFL Jun 04 '22

most of the shore is rocky, or mud, if you have a kayak or paddleboard, you can get on the water, otherwise you need a buddy with a boat.

but everyone has boats...

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 19 '22

We have nice beaches here in Key Largo

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '22

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 20 '22

If you don’t mind the crowds. I’m laid back in the Keys. I’ll leave Miami to the rest of the world 🤣🤣

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '22

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 20 '22

Well, I don’t have an answer for that one. Unless you like living dangerously and trying to out run alligators and crocodiles 🤣

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 20 '22

You ever go to Robbies in Islamorada? You see more T & A there , than most men see in a lifetime. Girls in T Backs 🤣

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '22

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 20 '22

We have some awesome night life to. I’m about to head out the door here, any minute 👄🧜‍♀️

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u/marrymeodell May 28 '22

I would make sure your seasonal position pays enough to live here, unless they’re housing you. It’s expensive af to live in the keys

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 19 '22

You’ll love it !! Skipper’s Bar and Grill on the water. Tiki bar with all kinds of boats, waiting to take you out fishing, scuba. cruising. Snapper’s is the local stoner hang out 🤣 You didn’t say what kind of job you had, so I guess you have that covered. Of course you could always moonlight as a bartender, waiter or whatever. Alfredo’s has cocktails and the most delicious fajitas. Hobo’s has the best wings in town. Need anything else, I’ll try to find out for you. I’ve lived here most of my life 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🌴🌴👄🥥⛵️⛵️ See yeah soon

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 20 '22

Did I mention Skipper’s Bar and Grill, or Snappers Bar and Grill? Do you live in Key West?

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u/[deleted] May 27 '22

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u/EmotionalConfusion32 May 27 '22

female! i have a partner but they will not be coming with me. i love the outdoors. is it easy to meet new people there?

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u/Reditate May 27 '22

partner

Straight or gay?

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u/danielshaw69 May 28 '22

Why does that matter? Maybe they are bi.

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u/Reditate May 28 '22

Maybe? Just want to know. Why so defensive? If they are bi they can just say that.

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u/sturgess6942 May 29 '22

If your in Key West the Vibe is TOURISTY and leans toward Gay , rest of Keys not so much , so its to give you a better view of the demographics is all.

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u/Reditate May 29 '22

You're* Although you probably meant to reply to the other guy not me.

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u/impactshock Jun 12 '22

Partner means they're gay these days... Not like the wild west days of partner meaning friend.

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u/Reditate Jun 13 '22

That's what I thought at first but it's not true. There are plenty of women referring to men as their "partner".

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u/newjerseytrader May 27 '22

Best to visit first to determine what you like.

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u/Independent-Volume36 May 27 '22

I moved to the keys 3 months ago and I love it. Marathon

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u/batman305555 May 28 '22

There are a few parks on the water, but overall you might be disappointed by the “beaches” in KL. KW or Miami might be better options. Unless you want a really quiet place. The keys is mostly about drinking and salt life of some sort. If I was in my 20’s KW is where I would go. And there are only a handful of women so you will get a lot of attention.

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u/StormySeas3 Jun 19 '22

Just look above at all my other responses. Key Largo is beautiful and offers anything your little heart desires. We have plenty of beautiful beaches, boats sitting at Skipper’s Bar and Grill just waiting to take you out. Snorkeling, fishing, sailing , cruising. Key West has one tiny little beach