Sharc9797 saw things this way:
Overall
3
Not what we were expecting, August 24, 2010
Reviewer: Sharc9797
Pros: Charming cottages, Caribbean feel, ease of getting around
Cons: Too many t-shirt shops, large homeless population
We were very disappointed with the "main drag", Duval Street, and the immediate surrounding area. Tacky t-shirt and tourist shops. Getting away from that area proved to be very worthwhile. The city's architecture is charming and you will be rewarded with lots of finds if you just walk around the many narrow lanes.