3 DAYS IN KEY WEST FLORIDA - Best Bars, Restaurants, and KEY LIME PIE - Vlog 26

The last destination of our East Coast Road Trip, we made it to KEY WEST FLORIDA!
Here we explore the different bars and live music throughout Duval Street, find the best happy hour, and make it to the southernmost point in the continental US!
However, we park the van for three nights and stay in a hotel to relax and take a mini-vacation from van life!
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[@randolphkersey5155]

Wow! Taylor loves her omelets. Maybe that is the secret to her success.

[@jamiehoover9348]

That looked like soooo much fun , and soooo chill... Thanx for sharin... Time for me to start saving up ! 😁😎🍻

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks for watching Jamie!

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

I live in Key West! Thanks for visiting! We are having huge issues with lack of employees, we lost so may because of covid, so if your rooms aren’t cleaned right away, or if you have to wait a long time for drinks or food, we are sorry! We’re busier than ever running with less than half our normal work force....

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We loved key west can’t wait to be back soon! Hopefully the lack of employees balances out soon!

[@doodsanddudes]

Interesting when we went then we were there for a wedding and we stayed at the reach Waldorf Astoria. They must have changed owners.love key west such great vibes!

[@MrTarzanMrsJane]

Key Lime Pie at Blue Heaven is my favorite!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

My mom raves about the eggs Benedict there!!

[@MrTarzanMrsJane]

@@MathersOnTheMap I'm gonna have to try those, will be there later this year. Thank you for the tip! :-)

[@SteveAudra]

Hello Mathers! We are fellow vanlifers and live in South Florida. We're so glad we stumbled upon your channel! We've enjoyed these videos from your last trip. You passed right through our area. Bummer that we missed you! It looks like we've been to a lot of the same places. We look forward to catching up on some of your past videos and watching where you go next! Thanks for sharing your travels!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Steve and Audra! That would have been fun meeting you and a bummer we missed ya! Thanks for watching we’re in the freezing Rockies right now experiencing vanlife in the winter 🥶

[@SteveAudra]

@@MathersOnTheMap We experienced cold temps in NY in December. We look forward to seeing your travels and how you handle the cold!

[@simonefire]

Where I call home for the last 25 years! Blue Heaven!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha my parents say the same thing!!!!

[@40gritgarage67]

US 1, Mile 0 in Key West the Southern most point in USA! Got another goal you may want to do, The Geographical Center of the lower 48! One other trip the we have completed was CA Hwy 49 from end to end! Gold was first discovered along that route! Enjoyed all 26 episodes and looking forward to your next journey West!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Jim really appreciate it! We’ll have to put that on our list. Also I want to go to 4 corners monument we can be in 4 states at once!

[@JThaneB]

Great video guys. Enjoyed watching.

[@emmarowse8071]

I’m watching this from a wintery lockdown U.K. it’s so lovely to see the sun, eat out and travel even if only vicariously through you two ☺️. Our van build plans are on hold but I’m getting lots of great ideas from your videos. Enjoy the Keys

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Emma! Hopefully we’ll all get through this pandemic and lockdown and we can get exploring again soon! Best of luck with your build!

[@emmarowse8071]

@@MathersOnTheMap oh wow! Hello and thank you for replying 😊 It must be very early with you. I bet the light is beautiful. My husband and I can’t wait to start our adventures. Stay safe and well, Emma

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!! You too stay safe!

[@Scrambler85]

Nice video, Key West is always a fun time. Its always good to see you have posted a new video 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Jackie yes it was! Very fun

[@dianeeichenberg4579]

So sad for the East Coast trip to be over! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Content and editing kept getting better and better! Looking forward to going west. Until then.......😁 😎✌️🤙🤘😎

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Diane really appreciate it! Hopefully it will continue to get better!!!!

[@carolynbradshaw1332]

I’m

[@lunatune3714]

LOVE Key West! I've only been during Fantasyfest which is always crazy busy...this looks nicer. HA. Glad to see another Bud lite lime drinker.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha I can only imagine it during then must be crazy! Taylor loves bud light limes!

[@philip6431]

This gets me pumped for our trip to Key West in 2 weeks! Awesome vid..

[@MathersOnTheMap]

thank you!!! Enjoy your trip!!!

[@ChristineIC]

Try Geiger Marina's Key Lime pie! Also a great spot to eat, when you go back! Love Love Love Key West!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Next time hopefully! Thanks for the recommendation !

[@Islandpandemonium]

If they would have gotten the key lime pie from the "Hogfish" they are owned by same owner Geiger key marina.

[@georgechilidis8446]

I’m watching from Montréal Quebec Canada 🇨🇦 I enjoy your interesting vlogs

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you George! Happy New Year!!!

[@margiepeary8003]

Born & raised in Jersey... now living in Hawaii. Thinking of moving to FLORIDA & your road trip served to confirm my desire. Love you both... you bring a little touch of home back to me. Safe travels!!! 😁💜🤙

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks you Margie! We lived in Hawaii a bit in Kailua on Oahu we loved it. Enjoy the warmth!

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Been enjoying your adventures guys! Looking forward to the snow ❄ - Chris

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Chris! Appreciate it!

[@Michael-wg1mt]

Great trip guys, might have to mirror it some day.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Do it!!! Happy new year!

[@cathietonkin5577]

Awwww..... thank you for taking us all with you on your amazing trip! Now I’ll know where to make my ‘stops’! 🤗🤗🤗🤗. Safe travels to you both!!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you so much Cathie, hope you enjoyed the videos!!! More to come!

[@FollowThomas]

Love Key West. I've been there many times and keep going back, last time on bicycle from Miami. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That’s awesome Thomas! My dad is like you goes at least once a year for awhile now!

[@jameshambrick7918]

Excellent, what a good time! Looking forward to following you west! Be safe out there!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you James will do! Can’t wait to share it!

[@johnknoxville6736]

That was fun. Keep them coming! I would not mind some videos about the "Jersey Shore" off season. We always enjoyed the off-season (summer) when we lived in Clearwater Beach.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hey John that’s a good idea and wish we saw this earlier. We just hit the road out west maybe when we’re back we’ll do an episode or two!

[@AdventureOtaku]

The Vanlife answer to the "how do I get my stuff into a hotel, or AirBNB or even into a laundromat" Is this. The less expensive answer is the Ikea shopping bag. Thy pack down to nothing, cost under a dollar, and are huge. Also super popular in the paddling world for lugging gear. If there is a chance you will get on a plane, or just want something nicer, the answer is the Patagoina Black hole duffel. Available in a ton of sizes, indestructible. awesome travel bags....

[@albeenamelast6620]

Found you guys last week I'm in joying your videos, I was in Key West in March of 79 it look a little different but not much. stay safe!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hey Albee welcome! I’d love to see Key West back then!

[@deeanngunnells6867]

Very cool guys! We live in Key West and own a sprinter van. I loved seeing the places that you hit up! What a life!❤️

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks DeeAnn you live in a wonderful place!

[@paulmfti]

Thank you so so much for the great content...really enjoying this whole van billd series...maybe one day...it may become a reality

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hope so for you Paul! Thank you!

[@mikecolesvids]

Neat vid and always fun to see other folks impression of Fl. The snow bit at the end was difficult to watch, don’t know how they do it up there! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it Mike thanks for watching!

[@taxfree4]

Stayed at the Reach, great hotel, and McConnell's pub on Duval had one of the top 3 Reuben Sandwiches I ever had in my life.

[@2sherrymoore]

Looks like a fun time and great memories!! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to your out west videos!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Sherry! Really appreciate it!!

[@OurRetiredLife]

We love watching you two. Great job on the video!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Yula!!! Appreciate it!

[@Tawnieandwayne]

Looks like you guys had a blast on your east coast road trip! Glad to see you guys in our home state we were just in Key West in December, new friends from Florida :)

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! Yes it was awesome!!!

[@kansashortcake]

Totally understand #nightshiftlife 😂. First time seeing your channel, I'm going down to the keys latter this week. Love your van and traveling too!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you so much! Stoked ya found us, enjoy your time in the keys! So beautiful!

[@graysonthomas1357]

what an awesome trip, cant wait to see your next trip.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!!! Up to Vermont 🥶🥶 stay tuned!

[@IM4K3M0N3Y]

Im back again.. To comment on yalls taste testing portions. Thanks again for keeping it real. You got Taylor showing us her facial expression of the Key Lime Pie being sour and limey, and then you got Kevin taking one bite and scarfing the rest down in enjoyment. Literally LOL'ed at this part of the video!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hahahaha thank you!!! I freaking loved it!

[@davidsqvbcn]

Taylor, Kevin! Awesome videos!! Thanks a lot for delighting us with each and every one of them 😍. Looking forward for more of your van life experiences 🚐😃. Hopefully temperatures in NJ won’t be extremely cold 🙏🏻...what a change of weather 🙉, from south US to north! 🏖 😎 => ❄️🧣 🧤. Anyways, stay cool 😀

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you David! Temperatures drop fast up here haha! More to come

[@ronpaguio9014]

Y’all should do a ‘What Would We Change with our Build after the 1st Trip’ video:)

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That's a good idea Ron, we'll add that to the backlog!

[@scottschwertfager9644]

When were you guys there? We just got back a week ago. They had cops enforcing mask wearing while on Duval St. love your videos. Where’s the next adventure.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Before Christmas we FINALLY got done all our east coast road trip videos and closer to real time now. Next up is Vermont then out west for snowboarding!

[@gerardfenn3988]

Glad to hear you threw that in there. The Ol' GSP or Green Stamp. Come on guys, drop some hints about the Turnpike. Thats a Great Road and I always liked driving it except where the truck lanes merge with the car lanes. Wrong time of day and your just sit-in in it. Do some vids about what Jersey has to offer. Especially upstate. Rte 23, Rte 209 and we all know those apples in the orchards around the start of October. How was that Hogfish? Never tried it. Is it like Grouper?

[@gingersnaps6279]

Very interesting, especially if you like bars.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I agree! If ya don’t I’d recommend other keys for more outdoor activities. It’s a big party scene in key west from our experience

[@gust9464]

Awesome video 👍 Thank you for sharing.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!!!!

[@Drannri]

Congrates on 11k Tailor!!!!!!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you so much J!! Miss you, hopefully we’ll see you soon!

[@Drannri]

@@MathersOnTheMap I hope we will

[@sophiedennison7215]

Loved watching your East Coast adventure! Hopeful that Fall of 2022 I am gonna do the same trip down... just starting a little more North .... Canada! :) Can't wait to see more videos of you both heading out West!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Oh I’m jealous hopefully we can get to Canada soon! Thanks for watching Sophie!

[@briank.c.3647]

Sure looked like a fun trip.........

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It was sweet Brian! Thanks for watching!

[@jemjr1628]

I would love a lengthy video on the art of getting and using miles for travel. We just got a jet blue card. Is that something you do to gain miles? So lost…

[@ozzywon]

I thought the Garden State Parkway was measured by toll booths! 😂 great trip! Fun to watch.🤙was hoping you’d go to the butterfly pavilion...it was one of the highlights of our trip there. 🦋

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha it pretty much is! Agh wish we knew about that!

[@charlesmench5680]

Hope you had the Key Lime pie at the Reach because it is the BEST there!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We didn’t I guess we should have!

[@TicklerDude]

OMG, I stayed in that exact hotel room. I'm not gonna tell you what I did in there, but I hope you didn't sit on the chairs!!!

[@cedricandtinawatson9085]

What happened. We are now looking for somewhere to stay for our Anniversary. We are considering The Reach

[@adriankung1625]

STELLAR Video Guys!! Yah, it did make me hungry, but at least I was prepared for that ( I'm learning, lol)! Our Route 1 goes right across the country from Vancouver Island to PEI on the East Coast, so not quite the same thing there.... Love Key Lime pie -- the word is 'Tart' btw, sounds like it was great! Looking forward to your future travels -- as I sit here our overnight lows are forecast to hit - 9 C and we actually had a spot of snow the other day. "Lucky" me, the hot water heating in our building means I still have to leave my balcony door open about 6" overnight or it'll climb above 25 C before noon -- never need to turn on my heat until the temps drop below -12 or so.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Adrian! Really appreciate it! We want to get up to Canada so bad especially BC, Banff, and Jasper. Hopefully soon! Tart is the perfect description, but so good! Sounds like we need hot water heating in the van haha! Although the diesel heater is working great

[@kathyakadragonflysmiles301]

Great adventure

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Kathy!

[@dmartil73]

Great video guys. I can't believe how cheap those beers are compared to 'Happy Hour' in Australia. Don't stop recording your adventures, I look forward to this every week. I am looking forward to the next segment of your travels. keep on keeping it real, that's strength.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Dirk! Will do, they’re a lot of work but so rewarding! What’s the average happy hour beer cost in Australia??

[@dmartil73]

@@MathersOnTheMap The average Beer at Happy Hour ranges from $6-$9 and that does not include a variety of beers, that’s just the house beer. Australia is the 4th most expensive country in the world to live in. We pay a lot of tax and nearly everything is imported.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Dang that’s happy hour?! That’s insane! We have Australia on our list, we’ll need to have a bigger budget for it though haha

[@dmartil73]

@@MathersOnTheMap Yeah it’s crazy ha! That’s okay man, when you get here come visit us and we can have happy hour for free.

[@lynnhoffman90]

Kermits key lime pie is wonderful!"

[@MathersOnTheMap]

So tasty Lynn!

[@kcsnew]

Nice 😀

[@jackiebryant5808]

Hog fish best fish ever

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I agree Jackie!

[@abeandmel]

We’ve never been there. Might have to add that to the list. Whats your recommendations on stays?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Key west Hilton the reach hotel is where we stayed it was great!

[@biden_warr3nx767]

How did you all get the overhead shots of the van on the bridge? Nice work!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! Our drone 🚁👌🏻👌🏻

[@guigomusa]

I love the Keys. I’ve been there a couple of times. But it seems that nowadays it is the land where the “If you driink don’t drive” rule does not apply hehehehe

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hahaha I hear ya!!

[@dsteck5888]

Awesome Vid Kevin...BTW. Weirdo GFs and or Wives in your case...can't be beat. Love watching you two and how far you have come from. I was just watching the other day your video of installing windows.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha I agree and thank you!!! It’s been a journey!

[@edp2259]

i was going to stay at the reach last fall but....covid... how did you guys like it?

[@soundthings3412]

did u happen to stop at Baby's Coffee on your way out of KW?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We did not, I’m guessing we should have ??

[@cometier]

How mask crazy was the keys? I’m in Miami and was thinking about a keys getaway, but no way I’m going anywhere I have to wear a mask everywhere.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You have to wear it on Duval street, some bars are more strict than others. Irish Kevin’s I didn’t see one person with it on and it was packed as usual

[@tclay2663]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Beautiful photos, fun reviews, and good people. Best wishes on your future adventures!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! And thanks for watching our adventure! More to come

[@tclay2663]

@@MathersOnTheMap Looking forward to it! I discovered your channel as I purchased a Sprinter last spring and appreciated your knowledge and experience building your van out. You guys did an awesome job. Take care

[@kaylahohn3998]

How are Iguanas gross?

[@jessicanordstrom1709]

How do you save up points for traveling? Like credit cards? Just curious..

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Yep all Credit cards!!!

[@LivInthebreeze]

@@MathersOnTheMap did you guys do a video for travel hacks? or where do you find one?

[@LivInthebreeze]

Great vid

[@ojobee]

Heck no... not leaving my van for any hotel on the keys... stay at the RV park

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Why not? It worked out great!!

[@rvboondocker2559]

You should fire the sound crew

[@MathersOnTheMap]

They work too hard!

[@edwardellwanger2603]

Parrot Club was a boobies club! Back in 1972 nice bar, God $2:50 a beer what a deal!

[@ronpaguio9014]

Why don’t y’all just head west from there instead of going back to freezing NJ?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Holidays and family Ron, but we just got back on the road!!! Cold weather content coming your way

[@junkdrivers8807]

What is the site you use to travel

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hey Laurie, we use credit card points and miles to fund our travels. We used to have a travel hacking course before the pandemic, maybe I’ll spin it back up if enough people would want it. But websites you can check out that I’d recommend are Frequent miler One mile at a time Just google either one of them and you’ll find good info!

[@junkdrivers8807]

@@MathersOnTheMap thank you so much and really wish I would have been on your channel before you came to Rehoboth. I would have loved to meet you. My boyfriend and I were really thinking about van life but found out a year and a half ago that he has stage 3 lung cancer and we are going through all the treatment now. He is done kemo and radiation but now a year of immunotherapy. And now an MRI of his brain to make sure it hasn't spread. 😕 Your adventure has gotten me through a lot of tough times. Thank you

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Oh man I’m sorry to hear that and glad our channel helped in anyway shape or form. Wishing all the best for you and your boyfriend and hope that MRI goes well 🙏🏻 hoping you both get a chance to do vanlife soon!

[@anissadavis2011]

I am wanting to start traveling but would like to earn extra income on the road. I hope I'm not imposing by asking what you guys do for income while traveling.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Lots of savings, Taylors a part time nurse and now focusing on youtube!

[@anissadavis2011]

@@MathersOnTheMap awesome, thanks. I have about 150k saved but am wanting to do something online remote. Your Key West video was my first, about to watch the entire adventure.

[@bruceboyles1895]

Who is watching the baby?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

No baby yet! This was a few years ago

[@trinibns4010]

I wish you guys copied Kara and Nate less... you copied them from their intro VoiceOver down to their logo. Being original has great value and you can just be you. Copying other youtubers (especially when they are very well known in the travel community) makes it hard to focus on your own uniqueness as all the stark comparisons are distracting and it just makes you come across as the Dollar Tree Kara and Nate. I look forward to watching you grow and be more you.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hey Trini thanks for the comment! We don’t try to copy anyone, we watch a ton of travel KZbinrs as well. I think we get ideas from many of them and may incorporate them into our videos which I think is a great way to learn and enhance our videos with each episode. I hope we continue to improve and get better and better so I appreciate the feedback. I hope you can simply enjoy the videos without feeling the need to find every little comparison as well! Thanks for watching!