Ultimate FLORIDA KEYS Travel Guide 2026
Explore the diverse natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the Florida Keys, from vibrant coral reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving to serene beaches and unique wildlife encounters. This collection highlights aquatic adventures, scenic drives, and opportunities to connect with marine life.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
This state park is a must-visit in the Florida Keys for its beautiful and diverse coral reefs, offering snorkel and scuba diving tours.
Hobo's Cafe
A cafe in the Florida Keys known for its delicious seafood, particularly recommended for trying the seafood hobo.
Big Lobster Statue
A notable statue in the Florida Keys, recommended for photo opportunities, especially related to the local spiny lobster.
Snake Creek Drawbridge
The drawbridge serves as a launch point for kayaking adventures to the Islamorada Sandbar.
Islamorada Sandbar
A popular sandbar destination in the Atlantic Ocean, accessible by kayak from Islamorada.
Indian Key
A historic state park island accessible by kayak, known for its grim history and as a great way to spend a day.
Robbie's Marina
A marina offering various activities like feeding tarpon, dining at Hungry Tarpon restaurant, souvenir shopping, and booking water tours.
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant
A restaurant located at Robbie's Marina, serving as a nice place to grab lunch.
Long Key State Park
This state park features the Golden Orb Trail, a 1.2-mile loop with uncommon habitats and ocean shoreline views.
Dolphin Connection
One of two facilities in Marathon offering dolphin interactions, where visitors can learn about these marine creatures.
Dolphin Research Center
A facility in Marathon providing dolphin interactions and educational opportunities about marine mammals.
Sombrero Beach Park
A well-contained beach park in Marathon offering restrooms and a playground, ideal for a beach day.
The Turtle Hospital
A nonprofit organization in Marathon dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sea turtles, offering guided tours.
Curry Hammock State Park
A state park with a small beach, ideal for launching kayaks to paddle around Little Crawl Key or to the Marathon Sandbar.
Little Crawl Key
An island located within Curry Hammock State Park, offering opportunities for kayaking and exploring.
Deer Key
A key that offers opportunities for kayaking adventures on the water.
Florida Keys Aquarium and Encounters
An aquarium in Marathon featuring touch tanks and animal feeding opportunities, with staff presentations throughout the day.
Crane Point Museum and Nature Trails
A nature center offering walking trails through hammocks, a bird sanctuary, butterfly conservatory, museum, and a historic home.
Old 7 Mile Bridge
A renovated 2.2-mile section of the original Overseas Railroad, now a scenic spot for walking, cycling, and enjoying ocean views.
Pigeon Key
A historic island accessible via the Old 7 Mile Bridge, offering guided or self-guided tours of historical buildings from the railroad era.
Baya Honda State Park
The most popular state park in the Keys, featuring three beaches including the longest stretch of beach, and excellent opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling.
Sansur Beach
The longest beach in the Florida Keys, located within Baya Honda State Park.
Big Pine Key
An island in the Florida Keys where you can spot endangered Key Deer, a small subspecies of the whitetail deer.
Jumping Bridge
A bridge in Sugarloaf Key where adventurous visitors can jump into the canal.
Burnout Bridge
A bridge that is part of a cycling route that goes around Loop Road.
Loop Road
A road that forms a loop, offering a scenic biking path past the Jumping Bridge and Burnout Bridge.