We finally found the time and what a great time! We highly recommend adding Key West to your RV Adventure bucket list. Key West packs more fun things to do per square mile in that just about anywhere in the country (NYC gives anywhere a run for its money but that’s a post for another time).

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In this video we take our 2015 Entegra Aspire down to El Mar RV Resort in Key West (Stock Island) staying just a few miles from the world-famous Duval Street. The video says just about everything but here are some helpful links to items mentioned in the video. Questions? Leave us a comment below and we’ll get right back to you!

Where We Stayed

We stayed at El Mar RV Resort, on Stock Island which is part of Key West. El Mar RV Resort is small, with only 9-10 sites in total but they are extremely spacious. If you like quiet and a lot of space, there is no better place to stay in Key West. For those looking for a little more adventure we recommend Boyd’s Campground which is an extremely well run (but tightly spaced) RV park located just across the street from El Mar.

Boyd’s has a lot more action, laundry, a pool, and a store on site while EL Mar gives the feeling that your staying at a private waterfront beach-house with friends. They both are awesome, just depends what you’re in the mood for!

Palm Beach Motorcoach Resort

Before we headed south to Key West we stayed at Palm Beach Motorcoach Resort. This place is a gem, not just because the property is amazing but because it is one of the most friendly and well run parks in the COUNTRY! Seriously its amazing.

They accept Super C’s and Class A’s only though, but no age restrictions if your coach is in good condition. Sorry to our friends with 5th wheels but don’t worry all of the Key West parks are bumper pull and 5th wheel friendly!

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Thinks To Do

There are plenty of “Things to Do” posts out there talking about key west so we decided to pick a few less talked about items that we had a ton of fun doing while in Key West. Below are links to each of the activities in our video adventure.

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Key West Top 20

1. Rent a Bike – We rented our bikes at We Cycle – Rent on Stock Island as that location has better bikes for less $$
2. Mile Marker “0” – Take a picture at the end of the road. It should be on everyone’s bucket list! Location Here
3. Sunset Cruise – Commotion on the Ocean Departs from Key West for $59 dollar sunset cruises with an open bar. Worth it!
4. Rent a Scooter – We brought our motorcycle but there are rental locations everywhere!
5. Conch Calling – Conch shells are everywhere! Look for a conch shell with the end cut off as those are made for “conch calling”!
6. Rum Distillery – Free tastings? What? Yup its true and the Bad Bitch Rum is worth buying, we picked up two bottles.
7. B.O’s Fish Wagon – A hidden gem, make sure to eat at B.O’s Fish wagon and bring a sticker if you have one!
8. Chickens! – Key West Chickens are everywhere. Look up in a tree – Chicken! Under a Car? Chicken!
9. Harbor Walk – Checkout the Boat House Restaurant and many others on Harbor Walk. If you look carefully you’ll find Buffet’s music studio!
10. Rent a Kayak – Rented at Hurricane Hole on Stock Island, great prices and an amazing staff and great food for after your return.
11. Southernmost Beach Cafe & Resort – Seriously the Key Lime Coolata is amazing. Grab a drink and put your feet in the sand at this beach front restaurant hotel.
12. Buy Souvenirs – We stopped by the Funky Chicken Store and picked up a t-shirt had and beer coozie! Chickens!
    

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13. Sunset Pier – The BEST place to watch the sunset on Key West conveniently located at the end of Duval Street (north).
14. Mallory Square – A beautiful public park with street performers and amazing waterfront and sunset views (plus you can drink on the street)
15. Leave a Dollar at Willie T’s – On Duval Street, Willie T’s is impossible to miss and actually a lot of fun. Money up front is cleared annually and donated to Veterans. Just ask for a stapler.
16. Conch Republic with Friends – An open air restaurant near the historic harbor with life music, a great bar and excellent food.
17. Key Lime Pie – Its everywhere! Kermits or Key Lime Pie Company? You be the judge!
18. Schooner Warf – A great night spot on the water with live music, an outdoor atmosphere and surprisingly good food. Try the crab salad.
19. Better than Sex – A Dessert themed bar with a sexy theme that adds sweats to an amazing drink/dessert menu. Worth it!
20. Drag Queen Show – This isn’t a drag show in the “automotive sense” – Drag is part of Key West’s culture and a Drag show is a must see (heaviest pours in Key West at Aqua!)
21. Relax – Your on Island Time – What Can we say.. don’t forget the point and make sure to just let go and have fun!

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Area Summary

The New Jersey shoreline is a great place to enjoy outside summer fun! The cost line is 130 miles long starting at Sandy Hook and ending in Cape May. The shore is know to have something for everyone to enjoy from surfing, tanning, boating, gambling, historic sites, eating, shopping or for just walking along the boardwalk and enjoying a beautiful sunset.

Campground(s) we stayed

During our month long visit we stayed at two campgrounds:

Lake and Shore RV Resort in Ocean View, NJ. This campground is a short 5-minute drive from the Jersey Shore with a large selection of sites and tons of amenities. This campground is family fun focus with a large water park, mini golf, volley ball, fishing, ice cream stand, base ball diamond, and a large in ground pool just to name a few. Unfortunately, we stayed before the season started (and the pools opened) but it was still a beautiful and fun place to relax by the campfire and enjoy the sun while sitting by the lake. This is an Encore & Thousand Trails Park.

Sea Pines RV Resort in Swainton, NJ or also know as Cape May Court House. Is located about 5 minutes down the street from Lake and Shore, about 2 minutes from the Garden State Parkway and a 10-minute drive from Cape May. It has a pool next to a large pavilion and stone fire pit. The campground name is very fitting as this campground is certainly a ‘sea’ of pine trees. While finding a spot for our big rig was a bit of a challenge, especially the week before a Memorial Day weekend, we were able to get into a site and had a great time while staying at this RV Resort. This park is also an Encore & Thousand Trails property.

If your looking to do some extended stay camping for very little cost check out a Thousand Trails membership. You can travel between both Lake & Shore and Sea Pines which are located only a few miles from each other. For Thousand Trail Elite members this means you can travel between these two parks for the entire season for only the cost of your annual membership dues.

Things to do

Ocean City Boardwalk – is a great place if you are looking for a family fun experience. Since this is a dry town in NJ this particular boardwalk is geared more toward kids. It is filled with great shops for souvenirs and tons of places to grab a bite to eat; our personal favorite was the world largest pizza. Rides, mini golf along with a beautiful beach and boardwalk for walking, biking or running.

Wildwood Boardwalk – has roller coasters, waterparks and bars! This boardwalk is 38 blocks long with a carnival-like atmosphere. You can rent a bike or ride on the Sightseer Tram Car that takes you from one end of the boardwalk to the other. Or you can always relax on the free admission beaches. We recommend you go during the day or with a group as this place can get a bit rowdy!

Atlantic City – has something for everyone. Festivals, comedy shows, gambling, concerts, relaxing at the bar by the beach to name a few. For a full list of events at Atlantic City check out the link above.

Sea Isles City – Is the closest beach we found to Lake and Shore Campground. It’s a cute ‘beach’ city. With some fun clothes shops, a few pizza joints, a hoggie and grill cheese shop along with many others. Or if you are in the mood for some seafood check out ‘Fish Alley’ a great place to grab dinner and watch the sun set.

Cape May – Is the last town on the New Jersey coastline and where we spend most of our time. Check out our full video review.

Cape May County Zoo – Who knew there was a free Zoo in Cape May, NJ. We were pleasantly surprised that
when we decided to stop at the Cape May Zoo that admission was free. All cash contributions to the Zoo are on a donation basis. I know what you’re thinking a free zoo it must be awful inside, but no… it was amazing! The animal medley was very large from exotic birds to lions to giraffes to all kinds of reptiles. There were even free roaming peacocks. The zoo was clean and the animals looked happy and well kept. With rest areas located around the zoo for snacks and refreshments along with a large play area and animal marry-go-round located next to the front entrance. The Zoo is a great place to visit for the day with kids or your signification other.

Places we ate

Stuffed Burger and Deli (Seaville, NJ) … we stopped here for a late lunch one day and were not disappointed. The burgers are literally stuffed with different ingredients. We ordered the Mushroom, Bacon & Swiss and the Prosciutto, RST Pepper & Mozz stuffed burgers both were very good.

O’Donnell’s Pour House (Sea Isle City, NJ) … after a long week we wanted a cold beer and a tasty dinner, O’Donnell’s delivered! They have a neat menu where you can build your own meal. You have the option to pick a meat or fish, choose what it is cooked with, and than choose a side. We both choose this option getting the Mahi Mahi with mango salsa & mashed potatoes and the NY sirloin strip steak with roasted garlic demi-glaze & rice pilaf. Yum!

Beach Creek Oyster Bar and Grille … this place is amazing and I would recommend coming here for a “fancier” dinner date night. The out door bar and seating overlooks the ocean and the food was unique and delicious. We didn’t plan to come here but as we were driving to the Wildwood boardwalk we just happen to see a lot of people parked out front. So we took a chance and went in for dinner. We both had their fish dinner specials for the night and they were pile high and packed with flavor.

George’s Place (Cape May) … A friend recommendation we eat here and it is also featured on the show Diner, Drive in’s and Dives. We came with my sister and a few friends and the food was great. (Thanks Gina!) This family owned Greek restaurant has a diner style atmosphere. We all shared the hummus platter and the Saganaki (grilled kefalograviera cheese flambéed with ouzo with grilled pita). Everyone enjoyed the appetizers and their meals but it’s a small place so reservations are definitely recommended.

Hot Dog Tommy’s (Cape May) … is located right on the corner of Jackson St. and Beach Ave. This is a great place if you are hungry after a long day of sitting on the beach. This grab & go hot dog place is very good. They offer two types of hot dogs with all of their Signature Favorites. The Bigger Bad Dog, an all-beef angus dog or the Leaner (smaller) Wiener, an all-meal pork & beef dog. We got the Shaggy Dog (sauerkraut/ shredded cheddar cheese) and the Reuben Dog (Swiss cheese/pickle/ Sauerkraut/ Russian dressing) both with the Bigger Bad Dog. They were great! They also offer a few other non-hot dog options, if hot dogs aren’t your thing. I would come back to Cape May for another one of these puppies.

Union Park Dining Room (Cape May) … is located inside the Hotel Macomber on Beach Ave. I choose Union Park Dining Room as the spot for my Birthday dinner. Like most places in Cape May it is BYOB but this particular place offered a local wine selection. We enjoyed the Duck Hash Confit and Burrata for starters. Followed by North American Lobster and their Cod Fish dinner special. A Birthday wouldn’t be complete without a dessert. The ice cream sandwich with French chocolate meringue cookies filled with nutella ice cream and salted caramel was decadent.

Overall Opinion

The Jersey Shoreline particularly Cape May County is an exciting and fun place. With amazing beaches, boardwalks, amusement parks, great restaurants, rich history and picturesque sun sets but make reservations because the late spring and summer book up fast.

Would we Recommend?

We strongly recommend visiting the Jersey Shore for some summer fun!

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