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Half-Day Tours
A Southernmost Food Tour
Monday, November 7 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$120 per person
There’s no better way to experience a location than through food. Relish in delectable and unique cultural dishes in this three-hour, 1-mile, leisurely paced walking tour that stops at five locations while captivating you with a historical narrative. Along the way you’ll pass by significant buildings and unique landmarks that weave the fabric that’s Key West. Sample Caribbean and Cuban dishes and stop at a speakeasy rum bar—a true cultural experience.
The tour includes:
• 4+ food tastings and 1 alcoholic beverage, enough for a hearty lunch.
• Ponchos provided if it rains
• Roundtrip transfer
What to bring:
• Protect yourself in the sun with a hat and sunscreen
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking
• Bottled Water
• Insect Repellant
A&B Lobster House
Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m.
$156 per person
Dinner is “on your own” Tuesday night, but you don’t have to be alone. No plans? Join a group of us for the freshest seafood on the island overlooking the marina at one of Key West’s Iconic Restaurants. Dinner includes a three-course meal and two (2) alcoholic beverages. Make your selections from the menu below, onsite that evening. Grab a taxi or an Uber and we'll see you there!
FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)
• “BERLIN’S” MAINE LOBSTER BISQUE: Maine Lobster Medallions ~ Cognac
• BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER: Parmesan ~Pernod ~ Spinach ~ Bacon ~ Hollandaise
• JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL “MARTINI”: Horseradish ~ Cocktail Sauce ~ Lemon
• CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD: Hearts of Romaine ~ Caesar Dressing ~ Croutons
• A&B HOUSE SALAD: Mixed Greens ~ Cucumber ~ Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Red Onion ~ Sherry Vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)
• 8 oz. CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAIL: Coconut Pecan Rice ~ Green Beans ~ Lemon
• KEY WEST “PINK GOLD” SHRIMP FETTUCCINI: Broccolini ~ Tomatoes ~ Lemon-Basil Clam Cream ~ Grana Padano
• GROUPER OSCAR: Jumbo Lump Crabmeat ~ Asparagus ~ Beurre Blanc ~ Hollandaise ~ Mashed Potatoes
• 8 oz. BLACK ANGUS FILET MIGNON: Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Bordelaise ~ Béarnaise
• BERLIN’S CRAB CAKES: Jumbo Lump Crab ~ Leek Mashed Potato ~ Broccolini ~ Pickled Asparagus Tar Tar
THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)
• KEY LIME PIE: Meringue
• CHOCOLATE TORTE: Chocolate mousse ~ Dark Chocolate Shavings ~ Toasted Hazelnuts
Key West Rainbow Trail
Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
$80 per person
Come along for this unique historic trolley tour highlighting the history, contributions and landmarks associated with the island city’s flourishing LGBTQ community. Since the early 1940s, Key West has been a haven and home for gay residents, ranging from luminaries like Tennessee Williams and Broadway great Jerry Herman to couples and singles drawn by the welcoming, gay-friendly atmosphere. See the original site of the great gay club, the Monster; travel past such locales as Williams’ house; the art gallery once owned by Richard Heyman, Key West’s first gay mayor; a variety of guest houses whose gay owners fueled the island’s architectural restoration movement; several clubs notable for their drag shows and a variety of other significant places.
The tour includes:
• 1-hour narrated trolley tour
Key West Eco Tours
Monday, November 7 | Wednesday, November 9 | 12:15 – 3:45 p.m.
$105 per person
Explore off the beaten path! Key West is home to some of the most beautiful, scenic, and winding mangrove creeks in the world. This quiet two-hour guided kayak tour takes you through the shallow and calm backwater region to explore serene and untouched areas. Enjoy the diversity of marine life and habitats in this truly stunning landscape.
The tour includes:
• All equipment
• Instruction
• Camera Dry Bags
• Bottled Water
• Roundtrip transfer
What to bring:
• Protect yourself in the sun with a hat and sunscreen
Key West Bike Tour
Monday, November 7 | Wednesday, November 9 | 1:30 – 4:15 p.m.
$120 per person
Key West is known for its laid-back atmosphere and what better way to enjoy the leisurely ambiance than with a 2-hour scenic and unique bike tour that takes you through the quainter side of the area. Pedal down quiet streets while taking in the alluring fragrance of various exotic flowers and the ocean breeze, tasting some fresh tropical fruit, and enjoying the historic architecture. Stop at the Key West Wildlife Center, visit a botanical garden and drive past the homes of famous authors. Don’t miss this unmatched panoramic vista!
The tour includes:
• Bikes
• Water
• Roundtrip transfer
Key West Trolley and Attractions
Monday, November 7 | 2 – 4:15 p.m.
$84 per person
Sit back while an expert tour guide turns back the pages of history of Key West to the days of pirates, wreckers, and the Civil War. This tour highlights the area’s most appealing attractions and covers over 100 points of interest, from the Southernmost Point to the quaint streets of Old Town. Stop at Hemingway’s Home, one of America’s most respected novelists.
The tour includes:
• 1 hour narrated trolly tour
• 1 hour trip to The Hemingway House
• Roundtrip transfer
Black History Tour
Monday, November 7 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
$68 per person
Learn about Key West's deep ties to Bahamian culture and the city's pivotal role defeating the Confederacy during the Civil War. Discover what the colors of the buoy at the Southernmost Point have to do with segregation. See the island's oldest Black church; it has an amazing story! Hear about the Native Americans of the Florida Keys, and how Ralph Ellison, author of The Invisible Man, came to Key West. Get tips on where locals go for Bahamian conch salad, Haitian Oxtail, Cuban sandwiches and Key Lime pie.
Points of interest include Mallory Square, Simonton Street Beach, Key West Cemetery, Higgs Beach African Graves, West Martello Tower, Southernmost Point, Cornish Memorial AME Zion and Truman Waterfront Park.
The tour includes:
- 1 hour narrated trolly tour, guided by Sarah Goodwin—professional tour guide, travel book author and naturalist
- Roundtrip transfer
Keys to Immigration Law Past and Present (a CLE Seminar and Tour)
Takes place at San Carlos Institute
Wednesday, November 9 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$52 per person
The San Carlos Institute is one of Florida's most beautiful and historic landmarks. It was founded in 1871 by Cuban exiles of Key West as an educational, civic, and patriotic center.
Enjoy a special excursion to tour the historic San Carlos Institute, founded in 1871, which served as the cradle of Cuba’s independence movement, followed by a unique, historically-rich CLE discussion which will take place the morning after Election Day. The tour will be led by Rafael Peñalver, an attorney, civic leader and cultural preservationist, who serves as President of the San Carlos’ Board of Directors. Mr. Peñalver has led a 40-year effort to save this iconic landmark as a symbol of Cuba’s freedom. In addition to his efforts with the San Carlo Institute, Mr. Peñalver has a remarkable history as a human rights activist. He has taken on several causes pro bono, targeting discrimination and violations of basic human freedoms in his native Cuba and the United States. In 1987, he led the negotiations that brought a peaceful resolution to the uprisings at the Atlanta and Oakdale federal penitentiaries by thousands of Cuban detainees facing indefinite immigration detention. As founder of Due Process, Inc., he was part of the legal effort that challenged the practice of indefinite immigration detention in the United States, which ultimately led to a Supreme Court ruling which found such detention practices unconstitutional. Mr. Peñalver is a regular guest on a variety of TV news programs on CNN, MSNBC, and Univision, among others.
The CLE panel will also include Laurence Tobey, Esq., who formerly served as a U.S. Consular officer (Deputy Section Chief) for the State Department in Havana from 2002-2005. In this role, Mr. Tobey was responsible for the coordination between USCIS (then INS), the State Department Refugee Program and the U.S. Coast Guard for repatriations from sea, as well as being responsible for the oversight of the Consular Section’s issuance of immigrant visas in line with the goals of the US-Cuban Migration Accords. Mr. Tobey also participated in several rounds of the bilateral review talks on behalf of the State Department, both in Washington D.C. and Havana.
Join Mr. Peñalver, Mr. Tobey and other esteemed members of the NJSBA Immigration Law Section for a unique CLE presentation on the history of Cuban migration to the U.S., including past and present immigration practices and trends from Cuba and the political challenges related thereto. The CLE discussion will be followed by the tour of this beautiful landmark and its exhibits on the rich history of Cuban immigration to Florida.
Speakers:
Neil Dornbaum, Esq.
Connell Foley LLP, Roseland
Scott R. Malyk, Esq.
Meyner & Landis, LLP, Newark
Raphael Peñalver, Esq., President
San Carlos Institute, Key West
Lawrence Tobey, Deputy Section Chief
US Consul 2002-2005
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50 minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending ($4.00 check payable to NJICLE)
The tour includes:
- Transfers to/from Instituto San Carlos
- 20-minute film produced by PBS
- 75-minute CLE seminar
- Guided tour of the San Carlos
Full-Day Tours
Fort Jefferson National State Park
Tuesday, November 8 | 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
$265 per person
Some 70 miles west of Key West Florida lies one of North America’s most inaccessible national parks. Renowned for pirate legends, shipwrecks, and sheer unspoiled beauty, the park harbors dreamy white sand beaches, warm turquoise clear waters, unique coral reefs and marine life. This full day adventure includes a 2-hour luxurious catamaran trip to the island, 5 hours of exploration, guided tour of Fort Jefferson, snorkeling, and enjoyment of the captivating and remote landscape.
The tour includes:
• 5 hours at the State Park
• Breakfast, lunch and beverages on the Catamaran
• Roundtrip transfer
• Snorkeling Equipment
What to bring:
• Protect yourself in the sun with a hat and sunscreen
• Swimsuit and towel for snorkeling
Private Charter-Eco Tour – Sail, Snorkel and Kayak
Tuesday, November 8 | 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
$170 per person
Get the most out of Key West and combine 3 adventures into one full-day unforgettable tour. Board a schooner sailboat and sail the ocean waves, enjoy a guided kayak tour of the mangrove islands, and snorkel in the backcountry reefs. This authentic sailing experience gives you a chance to help raise the sails and take a turn at the wheel. Your destination is Key West's uninhabited and tranquil mangrove islands in the National Wildlife Refuge. Keep an eye out for various wildlife that call the refuge home. When the boat drops anchor, your exploration begins. Feel the ease of gliding through the warm shallow waters with a guided kayak tour followed by snorkeling through lush sponge gardens in pristine clear waters. End your day at a deserted island beach or a shallow sand bar with a drink in hand laying in paradise.
The tour includes:
• All equipment
• Lunch, snacks and beverages
• Roundtrip transfer
What to bring:
• Protect yourself in the sun with a hat and sunscreen
• Swimsuit and towel
Tournaments
Golf Tournament at Key West Golf Club
Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$220; $60 club rental
NJSBA Cares: Charity Cornhole Tournament
Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Player $100 | Spectator $50
Includes refreshments and music by DJ Jimmy.
Support two great causes and toss like a boss!
Tournament Charities:
Queer Keys is an LGBTQ+ community organization based in Key West, Florida. Our mission is to support, educate, empower, and celebrate the queer community in the Florida Keys.
Website:www.queerkeys.org
Facebook (Queer Keys)
Instagram (@queerkeysinc)
All donations go directly into a relief fund account that funds veterans in the area.
Website: https://www.vfwpost3911.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VFW3911/