Key Largo

United_States

Key Largo is an island in the Florida Keys. It is perhaps also known as the setting for the eponymous film starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in 1948, as well as the eponymous hit song by Bertie Higgins in 1981.

  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 102601 Overseas Hwy (Off US 1 at Mile Marker 102.5, +1 305 451-6300. 8AM to sundown. Main Boat Tours & Reservations: +1 305 451-6300, General Info: +1 305 451-1202 (Front Gate), Camping Information: +1-800-326-3521, Group Tour Reservations (15+ people): +1 305 451-6316, Boat Slips & Mooring Rates: +1 305 451-6325. Visitor Center, fishing, swimming, picnicking, snorkeling, scuba, rentals, camping. $8.
  • African Queen, 99701 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-8080. 9AM to 8PM. The iconic vessel the African Queen is located in Key Largo Florida. Made famous in the 1951 movie of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn she still remains a timeless classic. This famous steamboat is available for daily canal cruises and dinner cruises in the Port Largo Canal area and also for private events. $49-$89 for cruises.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 102601 Overseas Hwy (Off US 1 at Mile Marker 102.5, +1 305 451-6300. 8AM to sundown. Main Boat Tours & Reservations: +1 305 451-6300, General Info: +1 305 451-1202 (Front Gate), Camping Information: +1-800-326-3521, Group Tour Reservations (15+ people): +1 305 451-6316, Boat Slips & Mooring Rates: +1 305 451-6325. Visitor Center, fishing, swimming, picnicking, snorkeling, scuba, rentals, camping. $8.

African Queen, 99701 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-8080. 9AM to 8PM. The iconic vessel the African Queen is located in Key Largo Florida. Made famous in the 1951 movie of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn she still remains a timeless classic. This famous steamboat is available for daily canal cruises and dinner cruises in the Port Largo Canal area and also for private events. $49-$89 for cruises.

One of the coral reefs at John Pennekamp State Park Key Largo is known as a diving Mecca, and many dive companies operate from here, taking large numbers of people to the reefs. In addition, other water-related activities like snorkeling, touring on a glass bottom boat or casino boat, parasailing, and fishing are all popular activities here. On land, motorcycle riding is popular, with rentals available.

  • Reef Roamer Snorkel Catamaran, MM 100, +1 305 453-0110. 8 - 6. Come snorkeling in John Pennekamp Park with Reef Roamer and Quicksilver catamarans. Three snorkel trips daily 9, 12:30, and 5:30. Sunset sails with free champagne and rum punch. $22 and up.

John Pennekamp Park also has kayaks for rent, with routes ranging from 30 minutes to 2 or more hours.

Reef Roamer Snorkel Catamaran, MM 100, +1 305 453-0110. 8 - 6. Come snorkeling in John Pennekamp Park with Reef Roamer and Quicksilver catamarans. Three snorkel trips daily 9, 12:30, and 5:30. Sunset sails with free champagne and rum punch. $22 and up.

  • Shell World.

Shell World.

The Keys have a large Cuban population, so in addition to the obvious (fish), be sure to try some Cuban food (or coffee). Many restaurants have excellent seaside seating with amazing views. In addition to the offerings below, neighbouring Islamorada has the excellent Marker 88 (located at mile marker 88) seaside restaurant.

  • Buzzards Roost Restaurant, 21 Garden Cove Dr, +1 305 453-3746.
  • Cafe Largo/Bayside Grill, 99530 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-4885.

The food is very good. The service is enthusiastic and the staff has personality.

  • Caribbean Club, +1 305 451-4466.
  • Coconuts Restaurant & Lounge, +1 305 453-9794.
  • Crack'd Conch Restaurant, 105045 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-0732.
  • DJ'S Diner, 99411 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-2999.
  • Fish House Restaurant, +1 305 451-4665.
  • Fish Tales Cafe, 10344 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-0507.
  • Ice Cream Shoppe, 101431 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-3334.
  • Key Largo Coffee House, 100211 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 453-4844.
  • Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, 99336 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-3722.
  • Num Thai Rest. & Sushi, 103200 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-5955. Great sushi, friendly and very local.
  • Senor Frijoles/Sundowners, 103900 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-1592.
  • Smugglers Cove, 85500 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 664-5564.
  • Upper Crust Pizza, 101611 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-4188.
  • Pilot House Restaurant, 13 Seagate Boulevard, +1 305 451-3142. Notable for its 'glass bottom bar', where you can watch the fish swim underneath you while you eat. Children (and the young-at-heart) can feed the fish over the side. If you get lucky, you might see a dolphin.

Buzzards Roost Restaurant, 21 Garden Cove Dr, +1 305 453-3746.

Cafe Largo/Bayside Grill, 99530 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-4885.

Caribbean Club, +1 305 451-4466.

Coconuts Restaurant & Lounge, +1 305 453-9794.

Crack'd Conch Restaurant, 105045 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-0732.

DJ'S Diner, 99411 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-2999.

Fish House Restaurant, +1 305 451-4665.

Fish Tales Cafe, 10344 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-0507.

Ice Cream Shoppe, 101431 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-3334.

Key Largo Coffee House, 100211 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 453-4844.

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, 99336 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-3722.

Num Thai Rest. & Sushi, 103200 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-5955. Great sushi, friendly and very local.

Senor Frijoles/Sundowners, 103900 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-1592.

Smugglers Cove, 85500 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 664-5564.

Upper Crust Pizza, 101611 Overseas Hwy, +1 305 451-4188.

Pilot House Restaurant, 13 Seagate Boulevard, +1 305 451-3142. Notable for its 'glass bottom bar', where you can watch the fish swim underneath you while you eat. Children (and the young-at-heart) can feed the fish over the side. If you get lucky, you might see a dolphin.

  • Islamorada has some decent dive bars.
  • Cactus Jacks, 103900 Overseas Highway Key Largo, +1 305 453-0249. Very local dive bar. Good prices. Open mic nights on Monday.

Cactus Jacks, 103900 Overseas Highway Key Largo, +1 305 453-0249. Very local dive bar. Good prices. Open mic nights on Monday.