Boondocking in Key West is a NIGHTMARE ($200 fine + 23 days in jail?!)

[@lindaromero7780]

I visited Key West 15 years ago and stayed in a nice hotel for $100/night (Jan). Today you cannot get a room for less than $500/night, and camp sites are $100-200/night. Parking sucks and the traffic getting there is a nightmare. Glad I saw it once, will not go back. And I only live 2 hrs north of Miami.

[@happietobehere]

It’s definitely hectic for sure. Mile 0 wasn’t really our style. We enjoyed the more low key spots.

[@Linda-oc2zh]

me too once was enough and i live 30 miles between Daytona beach & Orlando. I have a brother in NY who flies goes every year.different strokes!

[@joshmarauder]

Is there anywhere nice u can go without high traffic

[@artnovak3259]

You can absolutely get a decent place for well under $500. What are you talking about? Just pay attention and book in advance.

[@realist7239]

@@artnovak3259 lol

[@WokeUpOnAlternateEarth]

You can thank the people who leave their garbage behind for the crackdown on campers.

[@robwasnj]

Been camping and visiting the keys for over 35 years now, I've seen it change a LOT over that time. There's still a few little spots you can get away with camping but overall it's become a rich man's playground and people not so fortunate have been pushed out. All of Knights Key used to be a campground but they sold it and now it's a multi million dollar resort. Long Key hasn't been rebuilt since the last Hurricane and as you found out unless you book 11 months in advance good luck getting a spot anywhere. We actually rent a house now just because the cost and difficulty of camping was too much. Anyways, the Keys are beautiful but I don't agree with many of the changes. Enjoy your adventures!

[@happietobehere]

I totally agree! I’m glad we got to enjoy what we did before it changes even more!

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

I agree. I lived in Big Pine for eight years back in the 80’s. (Loved driving over the old 7 mile bridge everyday to and from work🥰❤️). I go back to the keys every few years. It breaks my heart to see all the resorts and changes. The Cruise ships -IMO-really messed it up. Mallory square was moved and hasn’t been the same since. With all that said- there used to be still something beautiful and nostalgic about going to the Keys. ❤️❤️

[@robwasnj]

@@BreezyByTheSea63 Remember the Australian pines at Long Key, so beautiful back then! We often camped there for a month, had to leave for a few days and come back after 2 weeks but those were the days. Met so many great people too, now it's booked 11 months in advance to the day plus without the pines no shade or privacy. Any chance you remember a place called Perry's on the Atlantic on Islamorada? It was a restaurant with a ship theme. I came a little later than you lived there, mostly the early 90's, I think our first year down was 1988 or 89, the new bridges were in place by then but my father remembered the old ones. Give the keys another 10 years and we won't be able to afford it at all.

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

@@robwasnj the Austrian Pines were all down the tamiami trail and Krome Ave. I had already left Miami before Andrew. I went back two years later and did not recognize Key Biscayne nor Cape Kennedy My heart is forever broken.

[@atwistedlime]

People took advantage of free parking down there so now no one gets to.

[@jafo4u508]

They don't want homeless people just living nonstop, I can understand their reasoning. I've been told to leave at sundown from Lake Surprise when I was just fishing. I understood.

[@lyfandeth]

If you plan to visit Key West, first go online and find the cruise ship schedule. In prime season, cruise liners may be there 6 days a week. That's 6,000 of your new best friends in the stores, at the restaurand, in the museums...

[@drop830]

Oh to be young and adventurous. Just cruising the country, and discovering different places. I'm happy for you two. I enjoyed the video. I've spent a lot of my life in FL. It's a wondrous state. You guys are really salt of the earth kind of people. You're not like all these fake vloggers. Good on you for it . Subscribed

[@happietobehere]

We really love being ourselves in our videos. Life isn’t about being perfect all the time. Thanks for the support 🙌🏽

[@scable-eq7bp]

Very cool video, great content, we live in a condo in Key Largo, but before that we lived 12 years on our Privilege 615 catamaran sailboat. We always anchored out, wasn't about to pay the outrageous prices the marina's wanted for a slip especially with our boat being 65 feet long, but over the years we meet some nice van dwellers like yourself that were looking for a place to boondock in Key West, we told them to visit Key West during the day and then move north a few miles where the chances of finding a spot to camp for a night without being hassled. We actually made a list of places you can stay overnight in the upper keys and middle keys for free and nobody will bother you.

[@scottwilson7835]

Lived in Key West 19 years...our old saying down there is.."Arrive on vacation, leave on probation"!😊

[@happietobehere]

That’s great! 😁. Thanks for sharing.

[@lexcruise]

And return on a violation!

[@chadkoller7809]

I just stumbled upon you guys and you now have a new subscriber. I’m going to solve your egg problems. My good friend is a farmer 1/2 mile from my house. We get our eggs fresh from him and they never see the refrigerator. Get farm fresh eggs and put them in a towel and set them somewhere they won’t break. If you buy eggs that have never seen a refrigerator than you never need to put them in one.

[@happietobehere]

Welcome to the journey with us 🫶🏽. Oh wow. Thanks for the tip! We will keep that in mind.

[@chadkoller7809]

@@happietobehere hey is that a Polaroid camera you guys have?

[@kingair350]

Yup in Europe eggs are in the isle not in a fridge.

[@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa]

Cracker barrels are good to sleep at . Fl is hard to boon dock

[@lisaarca1555]

@@kingair350Not true it depends on the country, in Austria eggs are always refrigerated in the supermarkets…

[@Fab50VanLife]

Oh my gosh, how funny.. joyful and informative VanLife Channel. I seen your Title and was ‘Oh Nooo’ yea, I plan to visit FL as well as Keys area and really dont want a ticket. Thank you for sharing your experience. New Fan of your Channel 🎉❤🎉 Wooh whooo Bernard didn’t lay eggs 🥚 😂😂

[@janetfolkerts5827]

That was a beautiful rooster, yes a chicken, but a male chicken. Sorry you had the displeasure of rain, but experiencing all these things locals take for granted is cool watching your reactions. Thank you for sharing your journey !

[@happietobehere]

I’m not the brightest bulb 😂.

[@roamingnomeRV]

State parks - #38.50 a night or work camp and get your site free for long term stay

[@happietobehere]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@WeggieQueen2005]

I have no idea why people think any coast of FL is affordable; especially the Keys. It's so expensive here. Gorgeous views.

[@happietobehere]

It sure can be. 😀

[@ChatGPT1111]

You have no idea? Not everyone is poor. Maybe not having any idea is the reason you are poor.

[@siriusstar99]

@@ChatGPT1111 Well that was flipping rude and uncalled for . People with your attitude is one of the things that’s wrong with this country .

[@ChatGPT1111]

@@siriusstar99 OK Karen

[@annehedonia156]

​@@ChatGPT1111 You sŭŭŭck.

[@SantiagoPATube]

That’s what I found at Key West. All the water views are “owned” by someone. As the general public you will feel landlocked. Unless you check in to a beachfront resort. No public beach access.

[@SOLDOZER]

Key West does not really have any beach. Its most rocky shoreline.

[@rickcooper156]

After living in my SUV full time for almost 5 years... I still think that the worst day of Nomad Life is better than the best day living in a Bricks and Sticks! I wouldn't trade my lifestyle for anything. I have so little but I've never been happier and so Very grateful!!!

[@TopDogDankSmoker]

🙏preach brotha

[@BeyondtheFern]

Just saw this come up in my feed and noticed you are in a Noovo van! Love their builds! I was in the Keys a week before you all were, I got lucky and nabbed a night at John Pennekamp SP and a night at Curry Hammock SP using Campscanner. I'm going to try and see if I can reserve a spot at Bahia Honda SP for next yr so I can spend more time roaming around. The day I was at Key West it was crazy busy and it was a Monday!

[@happietobehere]

We love it! It’s a great place to visit. We really enjoyed going out on the catamaran! Awesome views. Bahia Honda is also an amazing place!

[@amylee6038]

Isn't this the proof that the "freedom" of van life is greatly exaggerated? The omnipresent "stealth" concern - evading fines and arrest, hoping there's no knock telling you to move at 3am... that is not freedom. This is not a put down on the life. We lived for years in a cabover camper, in tents, and our partially constructed buildings on our remote Alaska construction sites. You're right about the BLM land being so different. Even better are all the sand bars and gravel bars on rivers, below the ordinary high water mark. They can't stop you from camping there because it is public domain. So my husband took us in rafts towing truck tire inner tubes stacked with supplies on the Mississipi and its tributaries. You can stay free for weeks, nobody will hassle you. There's no freedom like owning unzoned, unrestricted use remote rural land. No permits, no licenses, nobody having to review and improve, nobody to tell you no. Build a nuclear power plant if you want, no regulations prohibiting same. When all you really want is a shack and an outhouse. You can still do that in a vanishingly few places. Like Alaska.

[@roberts.1400]

😳

[@LilyGazou]

This is the truth. Just land.

[@traedunn3622]

I believe these two don't mind paying the price for any place the will want to stay ... Doesn't look like money for anything is a problem for them.

[@FishingwithCristina]

20:21 don't go by the expiration date. What you need to do is put some water in a cup. Put the egg in the water if it floats up just a little bit it's good. If it floats up halfway it's still good. But if the egg goes above the water through the egg out it's no good. Far far away from you cuz it will stink.

[@cherylh6920]

Lived in the Keys for 8 years. They used to say on the radio in Key West that they were not so hard on the boondockers if when they left, they took a homeless person and a rooster. I guess you can blame it on the Canadians: they come down with 1 shirt and a 20 dollar bill, and don't change either one!

[@shelbaba15]

As a Canadian,I can’t disagree more. And your comment makes no sense.

[@SweaterVestNetwork]

Nice skillet- Even nicer video! Thanks for sharing it. Back to that skillet..it looks sturdy-what brand is it? Amazon? Share a link maybe?

[@heavencantwait1218]

Hope you guys find Mallory Square & the huge bouy at the southern most point , so many miss these places, also there are places to sleep on the street you just have to find the right neighborhoods, people do it all the time, they just fill up fast .. Glad y’all were resourceful ..

[@theresahs5956]

I am so glad that I came across your channel! You have a new subscriber! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@happietobehere]

Yay! Awesome ❤️😍

[@jafo4u508]

I've had a campsite that is on private property for ages, my boat broke down in Key Largo and the owner of the shop Dave is just so awesome! He changed our shift and steering linkage and all our thermostats on my boat after plenty of profanity 😂. The people in the Keys are amazing and love your lifestyle! You just have to make the correct connections down there.

[@happietobehere]

That’s awesome! I agree. We didn’t want to be in anyone’s way. We just never experienced the keys before and wanted to see it for ourselves. Cool place. I loved being on the catamaran. The water is amazing.

[@DenverHarris]

To test if eggs are bad do the float test. Put them in a glass of water, and if they’re bad, they will float.

[@Seattle808]

This doesn’t always work 😅, I will say it’s about 95% accurate though 😂

[@PInk77W1]

A couple years ago I rode my bicycle from central Tx to key west. 1 month. Had a great ride. Flew back to Tx from MIA

[@happietobehere]

DANG! That's a trip, right there! Amazing. I know that had to have been one heck of an experience.

[@PInk77W1]

@@happietobehere lots of beaches Which I like.

[@johnc3225]

I’m a Floridian we love to RV in the keys, going back this November. I’m on my 3rd RV, our first class C sprinter had multiple leaks, and it was new, our class B, like yours was a WB travato, we had a leak from the front marker lights on the roof. Back in a 30’ class C, jayco, no leaks in this one. The “key” is maintenance and inspections of all possible leak areas! Keep a tube of dicor and silicone at all times! (Do not silicone over dicor)

[@happietobehere]

I agree! We have been loving Florida. Great experience.

[@usmcmsgt5487]

19:49 You guys need a pen almost like an octagon but only half so when cooking on the side you can let furbaby out....even when others dogs are off leash. The fence breaks down easily as well.

[@happietobehere]

Yeah I agree. We have looked into them but just never gotten one yet. They are great though.

[@MrArcadia2009]

I, also visited Key West. I don't remember when, but the sunsets were killer, and loved the architecture, also the wild chickens, and cats, they're all over! (Night Life is insane!) And had a very memorable time. Subbed to your buddy, Trent, so now I subscribe to you.

[@happietobehere]

You aren't kidding about those sunsets. We were blown away every night. We love our boy, Trent. Thanks for subscribing!

[@MrArcadia2009]

You're quite welcome! 😁👍 I'm pretty sure there's a bar in Key West to where Ernest Hemingway used to frequent, but I dunno if you'd want to visit, due to the lack of places to spend the night.

[@Mustash-Tony]

11:05 You can hear all the road noise in those Pro Masters. I bet a cheap mic would sound a lot better. 23:50 Hotel and RV parking is a big business in the Keys. They don't want outsiders unless you're spending a lot money. It's already oversaturated so that's how they regulate it. It's sad but if they didn't do that it would probably get overrun with homeless people. South Florida in general is tough for boondocking.

[@spreadlovewithcat]

We take our cat camping with us but I haven't made it to the Florida keys yet I'm thinking about it so we're trying to check out and figure out which way to do it

[@triciaalbert5539]

There are five regions the upper keys is called Key Largo, then you have Islamorada, Marathin, Big Coppit or Pine, then the Lower Keys called Key West. Key West is known for its lime pie. Hope you enjoy your ride!

[@malindaallinson5749]

Marathon

[@lisad6106]

Lower Keys is everything south of the Seven Mile Bridge which includes Big Pine. Islamorada south to Marathon are the middle keys and Islamorada north to Key Largo are the upper keys. It matters.

[@MannyWC]

I love all of your rounded edges…is this a DIY or ‘store bought’😂?

[@happietobehere]

We bought it custom built. 🙌🏽

[@annhysell6064]

Oh no, you missed the really awesome cemetery. The headstones are not typical. Fun to watch your channel, just stumbled across it this morning. Enjoy your travels.

[@happietobehere]

Aww 🥰. Thank you 🙏

[@richford2514]

Headed to key west for our 27th year anniversary, moved to Florida 8 years ago to new Smyrna beach from Jersey ,always wanted to travel to key west this will be our first time ,we will be there 4th of July weekend hope we can stand the heat,but the hotels cost are crazy expensive and some what you to pay a parking fee daily,we got one with free parking right in town so we can walk to everything and may rent a scooter,love the video!

[@kristinacrawford8826]

Hey from Daytona beach!

[@Arctix]

I'm from the Keys, Born & Raised, and I just wanted to mention really quick that gap in the bridge ya'll filmed at 10:53 that's where the blew up the bridge with demo for the ending scene in the movie True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's known as the old bridge / old 7-mile bridge, but you can see in the movie where they blow it up and the vehicle slides into the water. Wild!

[@happietobehere]

Wow! That’s awesome. I need to watch that now 😀. Thanks for letting us know.

[@taraonpointlee4339]

It's the dog watching the water for me!❤

[@happietobehere]

He loves it ❤️🙌🏽

[@devilblueduke]

I love that doggie.. he has floppy ears

[@KRobinson-y5i]

I just love when people don't do any research on the place they travel to and then complain about how bad the place is! Key West is a great place but like any place you go to, you have to research before you get there!

[@Vantagepoint10]

I think you are just a negative person who thinks they are Perfect.. life’s a journey of learning. If everyone knew everything and how to do everything the world wouldn’t be what it is.

[@NicholasLoan]

I just love when people leave kind, positive comments. You should try it sometime

[@deborahelburn4720]

You go to a place that relies on tourism money and complain a place to stay isn't free. To funny.

[@susannbasta2972]

Well the lack of BLM land was 🤭. It is nice to know the history of anyplace one visits. KW has tons of it.

[@DatDude923]

See the thing is I get what both of you are saying. But this issue is a little bigger than that. It’s the term “free country”. There are some people that actually believe free means I can go anywhere in America that is not owned by an individual and do whatever I want that’s not encroaching on someone else’s rights or freedoms. People are slowly waking up to the fact that we aren’t as “free” as we’d like to think we are. You can’t just go on a beach in Florida after a certain time. Let alone sleep at one. You can’t just go to a state or national park after the sun goes down. You can’t just arbitrarily fly a drone that you bout in this country at any altitude. There’s a ton of rules and laws in place that have no direct effect on someone else’s rights. It’s ridiculous but it’s what we asked for.

[@spreadlovewithcat]

Our cat has gone bicycle riding with us we have a backpack that I put on my front even though he's 20 lb but he's not fat we put them in our backpack and he rides in the front as we ride our bicycles

[@LarryL-i1j]

Great visit with you guys at Apple Valley Beer Garden in Townsend today, L&E from Okeechobee

[@happietobehere]

Great visit with YOU GUYS 😍 hope you guys are having a great time with your son!

[@chriswaters1912]

Bahia Honda is an amazing experience. I was lucky to get a great spot down there during Christmas season.

[@FishingwithCristina]

13:13 that roosters like wait a minute did I lay any eggs how am I supposed to do that

[@BecomingTemperance]

I always offer if anyone is ever in the NJ area (of Atlantic City let's say) I'm about a 15 minute ride from AC- and I have a large piece of property that I like to offer people living your lifestyle- and we do keep cameras on our property so it's safe- but we wouldn't let just anyone that looked ehhhh idk. I like to think listening my gut has steered me right!! Anyhow! The offer is there if you ever find yourself in the S Jersey area plus about 15 mins in the other direction from me are a few nice camp grounds so that would work as well if you didn't feel comfortable having basically your own lot!!!

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

I love the Keys. Looks like you had a beautiful time and met some wonderful people. Happy travels to you.

[@happietobehere]

It was a great time. We will definitely be going back. We can’t wait to get out west though.

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

Yeahh...I'm switching to a boat so I can hang out in the keys for a while. lol Could never take my van seems like a nightmare finding spots for visiting down there long term. I could do a short trip but I know I won't want to leave! I don't sleep well when I think I might get knocked .

[@coreysmith8560]

4:39 Which keys? 😂 Also, driving in the rainstorm with an RV will make you rock and roll. 🎸

[@happietobehere]

Too many to remember … and yes it will. 😂😂

[@423harleyman]

I'm a new subscriber, Just stumbled on yall's channel and really enjoyed the Keys that you shared. Stay Safe in your travels and keep em rolling.

[@bowl0noodles]

The east coast has very little public land for dispersed camping. Your cheapest options are state, county parks with campgrounds or KOA RV parks.

[@GregVT]

Dawww! Who's a good boy?!?! 😃 Watched your video because I live in Orlando and I'm taking my Sportsmobile down to the Keys this October. Got a campsite on Sugarloaf Key for a week, but haven't planned a single other thing haha.

[@RendezvouDoo]

Cisco is adorable. I like Ryan Twomey vids too. Love your channel you guys. Stay safe! ✌💜

[@happietobehere]

Thank you so much. We love Twomey too. Hopefully a video with him soon :)

[@allisonangelafleming]

So beautiful thanks for sharing!! Key West and Key Largo are in my bucket list!! ❤😊

[@happietobehere]

It’s amazing! The catamaran was awesome.

[@westswell2757]

Your dog 🐶 is so adorable 🥰

[@happietobehere]

Awww thank you 🙏

[@devilblueduke]

Oh My Gosh I think so too !! He looks like he has soft floppy ears also

[@mellowman8695]

Love the channel name! Good luck to you both

[@happietobehere]

Thank you so much 🙌🏽

[@kathleenbotsford5698]

You could have found out all the information about Key West on the internet. Many years ago, you had to wing it. Now, you can find out everything about a place before you visit.

[@WillyQComic]

13:14 that's a rooster guy it doesn't lay eggs lol

[@Somethinglikethat2023]

State parks are great and require reservations the minute it is 30 days out online. Also first i line to enter park for any cancellations.

[@gwynkaitis1259]

How do you keep your dog cool in the van while you are away from it?

[@happietobehere]

We have a AC unit that we run.

[@FishingwithCristina]

In the 80s it was totally different. My mom would take us camping with a huge tent. On the bottom of a bridge fishing and cooking all weekend long. No one would ever bother us now you do that and you go directly to jail. When you're going to the keys you see nothing but fence. Before you would be able to stop and swim on the beach not anymore it sucks.

[@jafo4u508]

My backyard! I love my state. Do you want to see Gators, go to Coopertown and you don't even have to get on a boat. Mischief and I forgot the name of the older Gator that is like 15 long that was shot in one eye are always there at the boat dock. You guys are funny. No Key West is not the only key in the Keys😂 I was watching your videos and was wondering how you even opened the windows with all the mosquitos and noseeums next to the beaches at sundown. When the sun goes down next to any body of water down here, you better be inside, or else you will wish you were. The rain, wait five minutes and the weather will be totally different! If you like to snorkel, any red coral is something you don't want to touch. It's called FIRE CORAL, for a reason. You touch it, and you will never forget the pain and feeling of fire on your skin. You shouldn't touch any Coral, but that one is the devil figure skating on your head when you have a migraine!

[@YouSlipWeGrip]

So many places in the upper keys (not key west) where you could stealth camp and not have to worry about those issues... Key West is pretty over rated as well... Marathon Key (Sombrero Beach) and Bahia Honda ($5 entry and the best free snorkeling youll find) is really all you need!

[@caroleneeley7153]

Loved the video. Great job❤

[@happietobehere]

Thank you so much 😊

[@coachjdc]

Did you debrand the Noovo for stealth purposes?

[@happietobehere]

We did. Unfortunately. But we are working with the owner with some other options.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Apparently, it CAN be done, if done right, Ryan Twomey even stealth camped overnight and didn't seem to have any trouble. He parked, got out his ebike and everything then came back and stayed overnight.

[@happietobehere]

It CAN be done. We managed to stay there for over a week. But little did we know there were fines attached to it if caught. Key west is a little different than any other spot we have been yet. All the locals know what you’re up to and don’t seem to like us staying overnight. We even called the sheriffs office to make sure and it definitely is a thing. Moral of the story is you can do it just do it at your own risk.

[@jimbruneau6769]

Nice Trip! Nice camper too! Hint: Crack your eggs on a flat surface and the yolks won't break. Happy Camping!

[@happietobehere]

Thank you 🙏

[@spreadlovewithcat]

Our cat is small he's only 20 lb but he's not fat or overweight but we take him in all the stores around here I wonder if they would allow our cat to go with us in the stores in Florida

[@laurieann5312]

I cook all my bacon and sausage, then put in freezer and take out and reheat; as needed.

[@happietobehere]

Pretty smart.

[@krnlueck]

Geiger Key Marina and Hog Fish Bar and Grill are famous for their Hogfish. If you ever get back try them. Where you parked at Boca Chica is in the flight path of the Navy base where the fighter jets go to train so that's why it's noisy. You'll see FA-18's about every day.The sound of freedom! We camp in the Keys ever winter in Cudjoe Key just 23 miles from mile zero

[@roberts.1400]

Whoa, quite the trip guys 🐟 ... I'd love to find that "secure location" one day. But, for now I'll enjoy it vicariously 👍🏼 See you in the next one 😺

[@happietobehere]

Thanks Robert! The Keys was a great time! We are just getting started 🫶🏽

[@WilliamDail]

I saw your van at Boca Chica beach! I'm a local van lifer in Key West.

[@happietobehere]

That’s awesome! We had a great time.

[@LilyGazou]

Amazed you manage to van-life there. I was able to only when I was there looking for a job during lockdown time. Bad timing to find work. 😂

[@kennypascoe4752]

I’m here for the pupperz-doodle!

[@happietobehere]

Awww 🥰

[@kennypascoe4752]

@@happietobehere I honestly think that why I subscribe to most channels lol cause they have cute pupperz

[@happietobehere]

I agree 🥰. We love him.

[@aprilg3299]

Such a cool video . Really enjoyed it ..

[@happietobehere]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@markp-yt6bv]

I never have liked flat land and ocean combo. Always preferred mountains and ocean. More campfires and less people. But everyone to themselves. Enjoy life, it is short at best.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

Visited Key West Thanksgiving-ish 2023 in our 24 ft Sprinter. Parking was challenging. We overnighted on a residential street in the Casa Marina area. We are not stealth. After leaving Key West and doing a little resesrch about RVing there, I don't think it was even legal for me to drive a 24ft long, 10ft tall vehicle in the city. Too bad, I'd like to go back and spend more money but I'm not parking an hour away.

[@Ddccpp2152]

How did you not explore Robbies when you stopped for the rain?? It's such a cool place! 😮

[@happietobehere]

Next time for sure. 😍

[@midwestmike613]

I remember the one time we went we were right off Duval Street and the damn roosters would wake us all up at 5am after getting home at 2am from the bars. It was a good time had a ton of laughs that trip but that location was awful for noise live band outside at night and roosters in the AM. Got almost no sleep the entire weekend beautiful place but probably will never go back at least not to Key West maybe one of the other keys a little more laid back.

[@2time500winner]

What kind of pans are those you're using?

[@happietobehere]

Kitchen Academy Detachable Handle Induction Cookware Sets

[@2time500winner]

Thank you

[@cfoster8706]

Nice I live in Fort Lauderdale FL. Should visit (Las olas Beach) Pompano Beach or Hollywood Beach. Very friendly atmosphere. More parking options, all day paid parking spots.

[@208miuwu]

I will say being retired military I stay on the base in Key West. You can pitch a tent bring a RV, stay in the transient building, stay in a trailer 2 bedroom $147.00 a night, stay in the Town homes 3 bedroom $167 a night. Plenty of parking for your boat/car. Who can afford almost $500. a night.

[@scottwilson7835]

I think they forced the locals that had floating homes on "Houseboat Row".😮‍💨

[@terib3625]

Key West Parking lot 808 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040 24 hr parking but cash only. I paid $10 but noticed it might have gone up to $15? No Rvs I had plain small Nissian van no problem. 4 blocks from Duval Street.

[@brendalogan6281]

thanks...nice that you share the info for folks behind...didn't appreciate the selfishness in the video....we found ours but not willing to help anyone else...bad karma...subscribed but just unsubscribed because of their selfishness

[@happietobehere]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@happietobehere]

It’s not selfishness. We were told not to say anything. It’s very hard in the keys. Glad you just assumed and felt that way. Anyways. Have a good day.

[@kb_9880]

the guy was 'selfish'. Maybe, he wanted to keep it to himself so they can return and hope it is still available. She was ready to divulge. Maybe, give her a tip and she can private message. Lol

[@bobandvickiw]

Crazy the number of interruptions for Ads

[@happietobehere]

Good time to grab a snack lol

[@terribartlett5332]

I van stayed in Key West some 53 yrs ago and never was bothered the same with Washington DC, and many other places we stopped traveling across country. But, it was a different world then.

[@kw7292]

My first trip to the Keys and Key West was late 70’s, we went to the nude beach. Needless to say it’s a little different today. Not sure where the average person lives (think about all the hotel and restaurant workers). Hurricanes cause the biggest change, then the big guys come in and buy up everything and build condos.

[@AlexBrandon.]

Visited Key West when I was 18 and drove the bridges down at night could not see anything but the road, Lucky because I would have been scared to death if I knew the water was 100 feet below me. Asked a local where all the beaches were and he gave me the funniest look before he said "Son, what do you want us to do? Grind up all the coral and make you some beaches?" And never, ever make the mistake of calling it a Conch (concshe) shell .. it is a Conch (conk) shell

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Miss spending time in the keys, used to go every year.

[@happietobehere]

It was a good time. We enjoyed it.

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

Like your videos but the music is pretty loud. I keep turning sound up to hear you and down in between ❤

[@happietobehere]

Yeah are older videos we were still learning. They should be better now. Sorry about that.

[@warwickwhite4684]

What a fun video. Nice music also.

[@desert-walker]

I’ve been to all those places I love it down there, except for the humidity bit too much for me. But they do have the best Keylime pie in the country.

[@happietobehere]

We love key lime pie 🙌🏽

[@xplmr1]

FYI, refrigerated eggs don't go bad they just dry out. If you get a bad or rotten egg chances are it was layed that way. I buy dozens of eggs at a time and eat them over months. I've never had a bad one plus older eggs peel easier once hard-boiled. Cheers!

[@happietobehere]

Good to know. Thank you 🙏

[@Fishmoree]

I Go to the keys from Miami every weekend I do a lot of fishing there i love the keys

[@happietobehere]

We enjoyed it. Would love to fish out there!

[@debraporter1797]

I also just stumbled on you. So nice to ve young and be able to do what you are doing. So much fun. We have been to 48 states. On the road in a few days making many stops. No hurry for New England this year. Its every year due to family and friends. Enjoy.

[@happietobehere]

Thank you very much! 🙌🏽

[@devilblueduke]

Do you have a doggie??

[@usmcmsgt5487]

That's the one thing I don't miss about living in Florida, the rain. It would rain on one side of the street and sun shine on the other. I like keeping my motorcycles and vehicles detailed and it would rain 3 hours later.... 😠

[@happietobehere]

Haha. Yeah that’s the worst man.

[@triciaalbert5539]

Those are fighter jets that fly pretty much everyday. Try listening to the noise for nearly two years. We stayed on Big Coppitt or Pine Key and the jets were our entertainment. Key west is a military town with a navel base and more.

[@happietobehere]

Thanks for the information! Good to know. Cheers

[@FreeSpiritMom]

“Introvert” “stares at new neighbors” 😂😂😂 that’s me lol

[@Rose-eg4yc]

Ok so was that click bait or did I miss it some how the 200 fine and jail ??

[@EnigmaticEvee]

They mentioned it as a possibility. It didn't happen to them. 23:45

[@rvboondocker2559]

Boca Chica beach is a well-known no longer legal spot. I’ve stopped telling people where to Boondock, but Key West is virtually impossible.

[@waynealmond5598]

The keys are all over Florida like Cedar Key and Sierra key

[@CowboyCasey-m9t]

Thanks for the info bro's!!

[@happietobehere]

Anytime 🙏🏼

[@Valentinegirly14]

I actually live in Florida and have been to the Keys numerous times there are many keys as soon as you get into key Largo you should see a sign for every key as you’re going down to Key West and the colour of the the most beautiful I’ve ever seen!!

[@SleepyBalkhHound-jl3mw]

Key west has seen every kind of transient and you ain't gonna find anyplace new, but there's always work and you never need heat and there ain't much bugs.

[@jjones9290]

"Is that a chicken or a rooster?" 😂 Never thought I'd hear that.

[@silverlining6259]

What’s so weird about that? There are chickens and roosters

[@midwestmike613]

The roosters and cats were all over the last time I went. The roosters would wake us up at 5am hated them for that😅the cats were cool they have a bunch at Hemingway house some were very friendly.

[@TheShelbySue]

Where/How do you bath? Go to the Bathroom? What about the Dog...How do you clean him?