Things To Do

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

$8 per vehicle, plus $.50 per person Renowned for being the country’s first undersea park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses an impressive 70 nautical square miles. While many visitors view the park’s colorful coral reefs and teeming marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, one can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling. Canoeing and kayaking through the park's waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Visitors can also enjoy walking on short trails through tropical hammocks, picnicking, or swimming at the beach.

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

$2.50 per person American crocodiles, mangrove cuckoos, white-crowned pigeons, Schaus swallowtail butterflies, mahogany mistletoe, wild cotton, and 100 other rare critters and plants inhabit these 2,400 acres, sandwiched between Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the waters of Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The park is also a user-friendly place to explore the largest remaining stand of the vast West Indian tropical hardwood hammock and mangrove wetland that once covered most of the Keys. There are also more than 6 additional miles of nature trails, most of which are accessible to bikes.

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Low-key waterfront setting for seafood plus a tiki bar with live music & tarpon feedings.

Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat

Daily 2-hour tours that cruise through the waters of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef. Boats are air-conditioned and allow you to experience the exotic world of the Molasses reef or get a panoramic view of the many colors of the sunset.

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen

Long-running local go-to that serves seafood, steaks and one of THE BEST key lime pies around.

Sundowners

Great seafood spot overlooking the water.

Miss Chief Fishing Charters

Key Largo Parasail

Mr. C's Gourmet Ice Cream

Childhood favorite when I spent weekends in the keys as a kid. Their Italian ice is THE best! Especially the Key Lime!

Key Largo Watersports

Boat rentals, eco tours, sunset trips, snorkeling, kayak and paddle board rentals.

Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

Casual restaurant and tiki bar on the water.

Playa Largo Ocean Spa

Dolphins Plus

Interact and swim with the dolphins.

Robbies of Islamorada

Feed hundreds of wild tarpon-buckets of fish are $4.00. Occasionally some will jump out of the water and grab one out of your hand! This spot was always a favorite as a kid.

Florida Keys Brewing Company

Microbrewery with live music and good beer selection.

Harriette's Restaurant

Yummy Key Largo breakfast spot. Famous for their big, unique flavored muffins-key lime and pineapple upside down cake are some of our favorites!

Sunrise Cuban Cafe and Market

The BEST pastries! Great spot for breakfast sandwiches as well.