Florida Keys Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Mike Sigalas
  • Saltwater fishing is one of the Keys' most revered and fun activities. Deep-sea catches hereabouts include dolphin, grouper, marlin, sailfish, snapper, tarpon, tuna, and wahoo. Of these, grouper and snapper are probably the most common.
  • For a great scenic drive, it is just under 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West, and in good traffic it will take only a little more than two hours each way. Note, though, that during high seasons (winter and, increasingly, summer), traffic on the often only two-lane Overseas Highway can lengthen driving time considerably.
  • On Big Pine Key, head off the Overseas Highway and north on Key Deer Boulevard. At dawn and dusk the native, miniature deer are often afoot and visible.
  • Just where CR 905 and US1 rejoin above Key Largo proper, turn left onto Garden Cove Drive for a great casual seafood lunch or dinner at Buzzard's Roost Pub and Grill. It's a funky seafood spot with good food and great views, beloved by locals and repeat visitors.

Florida Keys Travel Guide

The drive from Miami to the Keys is a slow descent into an unusual but breathtaking American ecosystem: On either side of you, for miles ahead, lies nothing but emerald waters. (On weekends, however, you will also see plenty of traffic.) Strung out across the Atlantic Ocean like loose strands of cultured pearls, more than 400 islands make up this 150-mile-long chain of the Keys. Read More

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  • How do you recommend getting between the mainland of FL and Key West? Are there ferries? Where do you board them?
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  • I HAVE 3 CHILDREN 5,8,12. THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THE BEACH. WE ARE TRAVELING THE 3RD WEEK OF APRIL. SO I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THEM SOMEWHERE WARM. I WAS THINKING KEY WEST HOWEVER, I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE MORE FAMILY NOT PARTY PARTY PARTY.I MY SELF HAVE BEEN TO MEXICO AND THE EAST COAST. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONDO. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE BEACH.
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Key West Bed & Breakfast

415 William Street
Key West, FL 33040

Distance: 1.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Eden House

1015 Fleming St
Key West, FL 33040 Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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The Gardens Hotel

526 Angela Street
Key West, FL 33040 Map

Distance: 1.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Yankee Freedom II

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240 Margaret Street
Key West, Florida 33040

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)
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Old Town Trolley Tours

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6631 Maloney Avenue
Key West, Florida 33040

Distance: 3.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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Between Truman Ave. and Olivia St
907 Whitehead St
Key West, Florida 33040

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Florida Keys

Distance (mi.)
Miami International Airport 127.4 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 137.4 map
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 145.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Florida Keys

Distance (mi.)
Key West International Airport 1.1 map
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 47.4 map
Bimini North SPB 179.6 map

Flight Deals to Florida Keys

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to Miami (MIA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Miami (MIA) $154
Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) $160

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Our Island Thing

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $114

Splendid Waterfront Retreat in Big Pine Key

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Utensils
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Iguana Landing III: Beautiful Home near Golf Course

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Utensils
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