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Flights to Key Largo

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 Lots of opportunities for fishing, boating, diving, and eco-tourism 


Con

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 Hot in the summer, crowded in the "winter" 


In a nutshell

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 Great place to do your check out dives! 

 

Explore Key Largo

Things to Do  

Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) lessons tours

Standup Paddleboarding (SUP)  lessons tours, Key Largo

 SarahEcho Says:  Looking to go paddleboarding in the Keys? There are several operators to rent out boards but if you're looking for a fun and personal lesson or tour with a certified instructor, choose Aquaholic Adventures and go Paddleboarding! Owned by Key Largo local, Jen, they take you... 

holiday inn marina

holiday inn marina, Key Largo

 doug48 Says:  located next to the holiday inn is the holiday inn marina. here you can book fishing trips, glass bottom boat rides, scuba and snorkeling trips, and there is a shuttle to an off shore casino. the holiday inn key west is good place to stop because of the many things to do... 

Hotels  

Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort

 4 Reviews and 734 Opinions  My stay at the Marriott Key Largo started with a minor hiccup. Most people visiting here will have... 

Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo

 7 Reviews and 888 Opinions  My family and I booked a hotel at the Ocean Pointe Suites in Key Largo. The room looked fairly nice... 

Restaurants  

The Fish House: Great fresh fish

The Fish House: Great fresh fish, Key Largo

 johnaalex Says:  This a restaurant that is clearly popular with visitors and locals. It has been so popular that they opened "Fish House - Encore" next door to handle all the trade.The place is a bit cramped, but service is good and friendly. Most of all the fish is fresh and cooked in a... 

Gus' Grille: Great views to go with the food!

Gus' Grille: Great views to go with the food!, Key Largo

 Gillybob Says:  Situated in the grounds of the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, this restaurant not only offers great food but also wonderful views and gorgeous sunsets into the gulf.Opening hours :07:00 to 23:00 daily The Pan Seared Florida Rock Shrimp is delicious, tossed in fusilli... 

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen: Best shrimp basket I've ever had!

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen: Best shrimp basket I've ever had!, Key Largo

 807Wheaton Says:  We had a two night stay in Key Largo for some snorkeling so our first night we ate at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. They offered a regular shrimp basket or Cajun Shrimp Basket which was a bit spicy. My .husband got regular and I got the Cajun and we shared it. I guess this is the... 

SNAPPERS: Sea Side restaurant & saloon

SNAPPERS: Sea Side restaurant & saloon, Key Largo

 Homanded Says:  Fantastic ambiance and fresh food. Fantastic for Lunch or Brunch and equally good for dinner.There are Tarpon in the marina which one can feed.Weather permitting, dine outside. Also fantastic for a quick stop over for a simple appetizer and a cold drink either on way or... 

Snappers Waterfront Raw Bar and Grille: Wonderful good!

Snappers Waterfront Raw Bar and Grille: Wonderful good!, Key Largo

 cherylrf Says:  This restaurant was recommended by the hotel where we stayed. What a great place. You could eat at the water or inside where the AC was doing it's job. Very family oriented and casual but VERY good. Seafood was very fresh and drinks were very refreshing. I had my first... 

Nightlife  

caribbean club: historic bar

caribbean club: historic bar, Key Largo

 doug48 Says:  the caribbean club is a historic bar in key largo. the caribbean club was originally a fishing club built in 1938 by carl fisher. in 1947 the property became famous as the site of the movie "key largo" starring humphrey bogart, lauren bacall, and edward g. robinson. today... 

Dirty Harry's: Laid back beer joint

Dirty Harry's: Laid back beer joint, Key Largo

 whensvacation Says:  We Love this bar. Everytime we go down to Key West we love going there just to hang out and listen to the music. We were so excited to take some of our 1st time Key west friends there and they loved it also. It's not as crowded as some of the major bars can get like Sloppy... 

Transportation  

Thank-you Dons Friendly Taxi Service

Thank-you Dons Friendly Taxi Service, Key Largo

 ninjasez Says:  My girlfriend and I recently visited Miami FL and made a side trip to the Keys. I was happy to be referred to a taxi service call Don's Friendly Taxi (305) 395-2747. Don picked us up at the airport with curbside service and surprised us with a really great rate to drive us... 

trip to the florida keys

trip to the florida keys, Key Largo

 greg0000 Says:  my wife and my self used dons friendly taxi service coming and going from miami airport in the month of may. we had called 3 other services dons had the lowest rate. we also used him for local service and the rates where also 20-30% less expensive then others in the key... 

taxi service in key largo and miami airport

taxi service in key largo and miami airport, Key Largo

 captdon Says:  hello from capt don the owner of keys taxi and shuttle. 305 896 9445 24/7 i have been in the key largo area for over 19y years not much i dont know about. my daughter is the fire commissioner in key largo. she also is the manger of one the keys largest banks.i have the least... 

transportation in Key Largo Fl

transportation in Key Largo Fl, Key Largo

 jjf511 Says:  I did some investagtion on the taxi companies in Key Largo and found that there are only a few that are leagly doing business in the area. I found out that the only ones are as far as I know are Keys Express Cab, Mom's Taxi, Key Largo Taxi and Sea the Keys. I checked with... 

Don's Friendly Taxi in Key Largo

Don's Friendly Taxi in Key Largo, Key Largo

 ninjasez Says:  My girlfriend and I recently visited Miami FL and made a side trip to the Keys. I was happy to be referred to a taxi service call Don's Friendly Taxi. Don picked us up at the airport with curbside service and surprised us with a really great rate to drive us all the way to... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Traffic Issues

Traffic Issues, Key Largo

 cjg1 Says:  The Florida Scenic Highway is only two lanes (one going North, One South) for a long stretch of road, in some spots it opens up to two lanes. It's important to watch the car in front of you. Many people brake suddenly or decide last minute to turn off for a secenic view. I... 

Tourist Traps  

Duval Street in Key West

Duval Street in Key West, Key Largo

 KeyLargo540 Says:  I think that Duval Street in Key West is a Tourist Trap. it has may shops that are fun to brouse but everything is way overpriced. there are a couple of side streets that also have good souvineers for alot less money. if you go on duval street, do not i repeat DO NOT buy... 

Note to tip about petting dolphins

Note to tip about petting dolphins, Key Largo

 KeyLargo540 Says:  I know that there are alot of places in the florida keys that supposedly say that you can pet dolphins. i have been to a couple of them and the real good I found was Theater of the Seas that is located about MM 85. there you can swim with dolphins, sea lions, and sting rays.... 

What to Pack  

pack light !!!

pack light !!!, Key Largo

 whensvacation Says:  We flew into Key west from our home city were they don't mind to weigh our luggage. Once leaving we found out that our suit case weighed in around 90lb. (and we didn't wear 1/2 of it) after taking out our beach bags and random bags to stuff our junk in to comply with the 50... 

Favorites  

Its not Floridian Sand!

Its not Floridian Sand!, Key Largo

 Gillybob Says:  Due to the nature of the tidal current, as well as the structure of the Florida Keys, most of the sand that you find on the beaches here is actually imported from the Caribbean!!You will see deliveries made, especially to hotel beaches, which are then spread over the beach... 

Great little place on the bayside

Great little place on the bayside, Key Largo

 Hoosierustraveler Says:  Glass Bottom Boat tour was terrific! Goes out to the underwater park where you can watch the fish.....if the water is calm and/or you don't get seasick easily!! Sitting on the small beach at the Sunset Cove motel watching the sunset and the sailboats on the bay. 

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