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A Newbies' Guide to Key Largo & the Florida Keys

Key Largo

There is so much to see and do in and around Key Largo. Take advantage of the fabulous local seafood and take in a cocktail at one of the Restaurants & Bars and spend your time relaxing at Kawama. Venturing out from Key Largo you are perfectly positioned to explore North to Miami and the Everglades or drive down the Keys on US 1 to see Seven Mile Bridge and Key West.

Food & Drink

The Keys are justly famous for abundant fresh seafood. Try Stone Crabs when in season, Conch Specialities and the local Rock Lobster. Key Largo has so many excellent restaurants serving seafood, but if you prefer a simple Cheeseburger-in-Paradise then we have you covered on that too! Either way, don’t forget to try the Key Lime Pie!

Fishing in the Keys

If you prefer to be on the water rather than in it then you could charter a fishing trip or join one of the party boats. Night fishing is fantastic in the summer! After a day’s fishing take your catch to any number of local restaurants who will cook it up for you. It always tastes better when you catch it yourself!

Under the Water

Key Largo is the known as ‘The Dive Capital of the World’: from here you can take a dive boat out to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, an underwater sanctuary that offers some of the best Diving & Snorkeling to be found anywhere. The famous Christ of the Abyss underwater statue is a regular stop on many of the snorkel trips leaving from Key Largo Resorts Marina at Mile Marker 100 of US 1. Most of the boats also offer Champagne Sunset Trips.

Wildlife & Sealife

Swim with dolphins! There are a number of places nearby that offer this in a safe, eco-friendly way so you can enjoy the extraordinary experience whilst being sure that the dolphins are being well treated and won’t be harmed. If you have not tried this before then this is highly recommended! Other local Wildlife Attractions include The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, and the Bird Sanctuary just down the road.

On the Beach

There are a large number of wonderful State and National Parks in and around the keys. Bahia Honda, Everglades National Park, Windley Key, Dagny Johnson Botanical Park and of course John Pennekamp just name just a few. Choose from swimming, scuba, BBQ, nature trails, wildlife, kayaking and more!

The Everglades

Everglades park is just a short drive away and makes an excellent half or full day trip. Eco tours of the glades, including sunsets tours, also leave by boat from Key Largo on the bayside.

Food & Drink In & Around Key Largo

Some of the Best in the Upper Keys
SHARKEY’S & THE GALLEY Phone: (305) 453-1905 Mile Marker 100 522 Caribbean Drive, Oceanside Key Largo ,  FL  33037 ALABAMA JACK’S Phone: (305) 248-8741 1500 Card Sound Road Card Sound Village ,  FL  32810
THE PILOT HOUSE Phone: 305-451-4881 13 Seagate Blvd. Mile Marker 100 Key Largo ,  FL  33037 KEY LARGO CONCH HOUSE Phone: 305-453-4844 Mile Marker 100.2 Oceanside Key Largo ,  FL  33037
THE FISH HOUSE Phone: 305-451-HOOK 102401 Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 SNOOK’S BAYSIDE Phone: 305.453.3799 99470 Overseas Highway Mile Marker 99.9 Key Largo ,  FL  33037
SNAPPER’S RESTAURANT Phone: (305) 852-5956 139 Seaside Ave. Mile Marker 94.5 Key Largo ,  FL  33037 CACTUS JACK’S Phone: (305) 451-0249 MIle Marker 104.9, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
CARIBBEAN CLUB Phone: (305) 451-4466 Mile Marker 104, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 EVELYN’S Phone: (305) 451-1691 Mile Marker 103.3, Bayside Key Largo ,  FL  33037
CALYPSO’S SEAFOOD Phone: (305) 451-0600 1 Seagate Road Mile Marker 100 Key Largo ,  FL  33037 HOBO’S RESTAURANT Phone: (305) 451-5888 Mile Marker 101.7 Oceanside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
SENOR FRIJOLES Phone: (305) 451-1592 Mile Marker 103.9, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 SUNDOWNERS Phone: (305) 451-4502 Mile Marker 103.9, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
JIMMY JOHNSON’S BIG CHILL Phone: 305-453-9066 104000 Overseas Highway Mile Marker 104, Bayside Key Largo ,  FL   33037 TASTER’S GRILLE & MARKET Phone: (305) 853-1177 91212 Overseas Highway Tavenier Mall, Tavernier ,  FL  33070
COCONUTS RESTAURANT Phone: 305-453-9794 Marina Del Mar – MM 100 Key Largo ,  FL  33037 SUSHI NAMI Phone: (305) 453-9798 Mile Marker 99.5, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
PARADISE PUB Phone: (305) 451-5881 Mile Marker 102, Oceanside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 MRS. MAC’S KITCHEN Phone: (305) 451-3722 Mile Maker 99.4, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
DJ’S DINER Phone: (305) 451-2999 Mile Marker 99.4, Oceanside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 DOC’S DINER Phone: (305) 451-2895 Mile Marker 99, Bayside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
BALLYHOO’S Phone: (305) 852-0822 Mile Marker 97.8, in the median Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 BAYSIDE GRILLE Phone: (305) 451-3380 99530 Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
CHENG GARDEN Phone: (305) 453-0600 Mile Marker 101.4, Oceanside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037 UPPER CRUST PIZZA Phone: (305) 451-4188 Mile Marker 101.6, Oceanside Overseas Highway Key Largo ,  FL  33037
GREAT WALL CHINESE Phone: (305) 852-8508 Mile Marker 91, Oceanside Overseas Highway Tavernier ,  FL  33037 TOWER OF PIZZA Phone: (305) 451-1461 100600 Overseas Hwy, Bayside Key Largo ,  FL  33037
BOARDWALK PIZZA Phone: (305) 853-3800 Mile Marker 88.8, Bayside Overseas Highway Islamorada,   FL,   33036 MARKER 88 Phone: (305) 852-9315 87900 Overseas Highway Islamorada,   FL,   33036
OLD TAVERNIER RESTAURANT Phone: (305) 852-6012 Mile Marker 90.1, Oceanside Overseas Highway Tavernier , FL 33037 BRAZA LENA STEAKHOUSE Phone: (305) 664-4940 83413 Overseas Highway Islamorada , FL 33036
GREEN TURTLE INN RESTAURANT Phone: (305) 664-2006 81219 Overseas Highway MM 81.2 Oceanside Islamorada,   FL,   33036 HOG HEAVEN Phone: (305) 664-9669 853000 Overseas Hwy Islamorada,   FL,   33036
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Diving & Snorkeling In The Keys

Dive & Snorkel Boats in Key Largo & Islamorada
horizon divers 100 Ocean Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 305-453 3535 Diving and snorkeling – also dual trips silent world MM 103.2 Overseas hwy, bayside Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 305-451 3252 UK Skype: 020 3286 1656 Diving and snorkeling charters.
key dives 79851 Overseas hwy Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: 305-664 2211 Diving and snorkeling rainbow reef MM 100.8 Overseas hwy, oceanside Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 1-800-457 4354 Diving packages and charters
quiescence diving 103680 Overseas hwy Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 305-451 2440 Diving and snorkeling charters scuba-do MM 100.7 Overseas hwy Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 1-800-516 0110 wreck and reef diving and snorkeling
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Fishing In The Keys

Charter & Party Boats in Key Largo & Islamorada
sailor’s choice Mile Marker 100 Oceanside Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 305-451 1802 Party boat & Charters: Full day, 1/2 day, Night fishing key largo fishing adventures Phone: 305-923 9293 Charters: Full day, 1/2 day, Night fishing, Split charters
key largo back country fishing Phone: 305-522 2340 Charters: Back country fishing and eco tours. Tails up fishing Phone: 305-394 1383 Charters: backcounty, 1/2 day, 3/4 day, Full day.
dockside charters Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: 1-877 362 5743 Charters: Back country fishing and eco tours. Robbie’s Mile Marker 77.5 Bayside Phone: 305-644 8070 Party Boat: 1/2 day, Night fishing, Island tours, Private Parties
Pirate’s Choice Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: 305-360 4900 Charters: Full and 1/2 day Tarpon Adventure Phone: 305-644 8844 Charter: 1/2 day, Full day, Full day dolphin
reef runner Whale Harbor Marina Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: 305-852 3660 Charters Dauntless Charters Mile Marker 97.5 Oceanside Phone: 1-877 328 6853 Charter: 1/2 day, 3/4 day, Full day, Backcountry.
floridakeysflyfish.com Florida Keys fishing guide Geoff W. Colmes – fly fishing and light tackle trips in the Florida Keys and Everglades. Gulfstream fishing Mile Marker 100 Oceanside Phone: 305-451-9788 65′ Party Fishing Boat -Deep Sea And Reef Fishing – at Ocean Bay Marina in Key Largo.  
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Beaches & Parks In The Keys

Beaches, National & State Parks: Swim & Explore
Biscayne National Park 9700 SW 328 Street Homestead FL 33033 Phone: (305) 230 1100 Glass bottom boats, snorkeling, island excursions, canoe trips, scuba. Call to book trips. Everglades National Park 40001 State Road Homestead FL 33034-6733 Phone: 305-242-7700
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park County Road 905 Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: (305) 451-1202 8am till sundown all year. Wildlife, nature trails, gardens. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 102601 Overseas Highway MM 102.6 Key Largo, FL 33037 Phone: (305) 451-6300 Glass bottom boats, snorkeling, diving, swimming, showers, nature walks. Beach with showers, restrooms, picnic area.
Harry Harris County Park Mile Marker 92.5 Oceanside At the end of Burton Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 Beach with showers, picnic areas, BBQ pits, showers, restrooms, enclosed lagoon, boat ramp. Entry fee applies. Founders Park 102601 Overseas Highway MM 87 Bayside, Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: (305) 853-1685 Beach with showers, restrooms, picnic area, playground, pools. Entry fee applies
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geographical State Park Mile Marker 85.5 Islamorada FL 33036 Phone: 305-664-2540 Closed Tues and Sun. Guided tours 10.00am and 2.00pm Indian Key Historic State Park Mile Marker 85.5 US 1. Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: (305) 664-2540 8am to sundown all year. Wildlife, scuba, snorkeling, nature trails, boating, fishing
Islamorada Library Beach‡ Mile Marker 81.5 Bayside Islamorada FL 33036 Small beach with picnic area, showers and restrooms. Closes 4pm Anne’s Beach‡ Mile Marker 73 Oceanside. Beach with shallow waters, restrooms.
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park Tours from Robbie’s Marina Phone: 305-664-9814 San Pedro Underwater Archaelogical Preserve Phone: (305) 664-2540 submerged wreck: diving and snorkeling.
Long Key State Park 67400 Overseas Hwy Long Key, FL 33001 Phone: (305) 664-4815 canoeing, hiking, fishing, swimming. Curry Hammock State Park 56200 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: 305-289-2690 Swimming, playground, BBQ, showers. Wildlife, mangroves.
Sombrero Beach‡ Oceanside in Marathon Around MM 50 Superb large sandy beach with showers, picnic tables, restrooms, playground etc. A personal favorite! Bahia Honda State Park 36850 Overseas Hwy Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Phone: 305-872 2353 Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking. Visitor Centre. Popular beach with showers, restrooms, gift shop, snack bar. Entry fee applies.
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Southard Street Key West FL 33041 Phone: (305) 292 6713 Military history, swimming, snorkeling, fishing. Beach with showers, restrooms, snack bar, gift shop. Entry fee applies. Smathers Beach‡ Roosevelt Blvd, Key West Beach with showers, restrooms, water sports rentals, kayaking, Volleyball.
‡ Indicates beaches with free entry.
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Wildlife & Sealife In The Keys

Dolphins, Eco Tours, Turtles & More
Dolphins Plus 31 Corrine Pl. Key Largo, FL 33037 Toll Free: 1-866-860-7946 Right beside Kawama Yacht club. Dolphin Cove Toll Free: 1-877-365-2683 Mile Marker 103, Bayside Key Largo , FL 33037
Island Dolphin Care 150 Lorelane Place Key Largo, Florida 33037 Phone: 305 451-5884 Theater of the Sea Mile Marker 84.5 Islamorada, FL 33036 Phone: 305 664-2431
Islamorada Queen Mile Marker 77.5 Robbie’s Bayside Marina Islamorada, FL Phone: (941) 504-3697 Capt. Sterling’s ECO Tours Toll Free: 1-888-224-6044 Mile Marker 103, Bayside Key Largo , FL 33037 At Dolphin Cove. See manatees and explore the Everglades, sunset trips available
Gator Park Airboat Tours Toll Free: 1 800 559 2205 See baby gators and snake handling – then head out on an airboat ride! Caribbean Watersports Mile Marker 97 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 3303 Phone: 305 852-4707
The Turtle Hospital 2396 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: (305) 743-2552 Florida Keys Wild Bird Center 93600 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida, 33070 Phone: 305-852-4486 Bird feeding at 3pm daily.
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  • At a Glance

    • Free WiFi & Local Calls
    • Sleeps 6-8
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    • Ensuite Master Bedroom
    • Handicap Friendly Shower
    • Ocean & Marina Views
  • Facilities

    • 2 Swimming pools
    • Lagoon
    • Tennnis Courts
    • Kid's Playground
    • Beach & Tiki Area
    • Fishing Pier
    • Car & Boat Parking
    • Boat Ramp
  • Location

    • 1 hour from Miami
    • Kawama Yacht Club Tower
    • Oceanside @ MM100
    • Away From The Highway
    • Molasses Reef Marina
    • Boat Slips Available
    • Close to Restaurants
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