🚗 Parking in Key West Without Losing Your Cool (or Your Mind)


Hey Reader,

It’s Throwback Tuesday, and today we’re tackling one of those unexciting but very necessary travel topics: parking in Key West. 😅
Because if you’re going to sip rum, watch sunsets, and stroll Duval Street, you’ll want to know where to stash your wheels without turning it into an Olympic sport.

👉 Check out the full guide here — it’s got all the spots locals use (and the ones to avoid when your patience is thin).


Let’s Be Honest…

Key West is dreamy until you try to park a car. The island is small, the tourists are many, and meters exist to make us question all of life’s choices. 😂

But once you know the rhythm of it, parking becomes way less “frantic island chaos” and more “easy street (well… street in Key West).”

Here’s the vibe without all the boring lists:

👣 Walkability Wins: If you can ditch the car when you get there and walk — do it. Key West is tiny in the best way, and most of the fun spots are within strolling distance.

🅿️ City Lots Are Your Friends: There are a few city-owned garages and lots that are way easier than circling for 45 minutes. They’re not free, but peace of mind is worth something.

📍 Metered Street Parking: Yes, it exists — and yes, there are apps that help you pay without standing on the curb like it’s 1998.

🎯 Pro Tip: Get there early! Especially during peak season, early bird gets the not terrible parking options.

If you want exact names, maps, and price ranges — that’s all in the post.
👉 Here’s the full guide again.


Quick Q for You

Do you have a parking hack you’ve used in Key West? A secret street? A lot that always seems to have space? Hit reply and tell me — I’d love to feature it in a future tip roundup!

Until next Tuesday, stay chill, stay curious… and always keep it Key West‑y. 🌴🚗

Cheers,
Michele
Key West Parking Whisperer