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Pro

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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! 

 

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Things to Do  

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... 

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  My family and I really wanted to see the Christ of the Deep statue. If you've seen photos, you know what I mean. His arms are stretched out welcoming you to the bottom of the water and there is just a "strong at peace feeling" when you see it. Alas, it was not meant to be... 

Hotels  

Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo

 7 Reviews and 681 Opinions  My family and I booked a hotel at the Ocean Pointe Suites in Key Largo. The room looked fairly nice... 

Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort

 4 Reviews and 452 Opinions  My stay at the Marriott Key Largo started with a minor hiccup. Most people visiting here will have... 

Restaurants  

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... 

Snapper's Waterfront Saloon & Raw Bar: Best Seafood I've Ever Eaten

Snapper's Waterfront Saloon & Raw Bar: Best Seafood I've Ever Eaten, Key Largo

 chappleg Says:  I'm not kidding. I've had a lot of seafood in my time, but this is the best that I've ever eaten. This place is located on the water, with indoor and outdoor seating. In addition, It has a large outdoor tiki hut-like bar with live entertainment. At the inside bar you will... 

Perry's of Key Largo: Good food on Key Largo

Perry's of Key Largo: Good food on Key Largo, Key Largo

 tpangelinan Says:  This was a really nice restaurant, good food and service. The food is piled on here, so bring your appetite. Down here in the Keys you really don't want any left overs or doggie bag, due to how HOT it is and it may spoil. So order what you can eat. There are lots of things... 

Copper Kettle Restaraunt: Great local food!

Copper Kettle Restaraunt: Great local food!, Key Largo

 tatyanap Says:  Although it looks slightly shabby from outside, it is very clean and nicely furnished inside. Great old-fashioned service, too! This restaurant offers Cajun chicken, Hawaiian ham, and cottage pie among other dishes that mixes European with Caribbean flavors. Tropical outdoor... 

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

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

 Gillybob Says:  Situated with 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 pasta with... 

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  

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 Or 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:  Because of the nature of the current and structure of the Florida Keys, most of the sand that you find on the beaches here is actually imported from the Caribbean!! Wonderfully tropical warm weather and great sunsets! 

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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 This is one of the best places to go snorkeling or diving in South Florida. The glass bottom boat ride is popular with families and non-swimmers and provides an... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  My wife and I will be at Key Largo for 3 nights, 2 full days available. We definitely want to try snorkeling if water is not... 

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A: John Pennekamp is actually in Key Largo while Bahia Honda is quite a bit further south, on the way to Key West - over an hour with good traffic. Depends on who you talk... 

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 key largo is the eastern most key in the chain of islands known as the florida keys. just an hour drive from miami it is one of the most visited keys in the chain. the name key largo comes from the...... 

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Welcome to Key Largo

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 Key Largo is located at the top of the Florida Keys, MM 102. This is a fishing, diving & drinking town. Some good restaurants, a little shoping, water sports or a drink by the water, which ever you...... 

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Start of the road to Paradise

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Key Largo

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Key Largo. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Key Largo - Who knew ?

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 Key Largo is about 1/2 way down the Florida Keys. It is not for the party animals, since there aren't too many single people running around getting crazy like Key West. If you are a couple headed to... 

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