Two grocery stores. One deli the captains swear by. And a packing list so you don't sunburn through your t‑shirt on day one.
The cleanest, brightest Publix on the island. Killer deli (the chicken tender sub is famous for a reason), wine selection, BOGO deals on Wednesdays, and a Starbucks inside. This is where 80% of your vacation grocery runs will happen.
Better prices on staples, a real seafood counter with fresh local grouper and shrimp, and open later than Publix when you forgot the limes for cocktails.
Both stock reef‑safe mineral sunscreen, the cheap straw hat you'll actually wear, and the after‑sun aloe you'll need by day three. Don't pay resort gift‑shop prices for any of this.
A tiny island gem locals send fishing captains to. Cold cuts, made‑to‑order subs, key lime pie by the slice, and a small selection of craft beer and wine. The move for a boat‑day picnic.
Grab a breakfast burrito on the way to a sunrise beach walk. Faster than the resort restaurant and a quarter of the price.
If you're stocking the rental condo bar, this is the better selection on the island. Decent rosé for sunset boat day.
Hurricane truth, no‑see‑ums, the toll trick — the things a vacation rental site won't tell you.
Read on →Two captains, two vibes, both worth every dollar.
Read on →Stone crab, dive bars, and the breakfast counter where the captains sit.
Read on →Forward this grocery guide to whoever's doing the shopping run — or anyone who still thinks reef-safe sunscreen is optional.
