Florida Keys and Key West Attractions & Information
Visiting the Florida Keys or choosing a home here? Either way you need information on what makes the keys a great place to be. If you are looking for travel guides and event planners, information on attractions, fishing charters, we have put together some recommendations to get you started, organized by community - from our southernmost point in Key West, to Key Largo, the largest of the keys and the closest to the mainland.
But make no mistake, all of the Florida Keys calls itself the Conch Republic - and it is no mistake that the island chain has a flavor and culture that sets it apart from the rest of South Florida and the United States.
For more on the history of the keys, click here. and while it's part tongue in cheek, you just might want to see what it takes to get a passport from the Conch Republic.
Key West
Fishing
Fishing has made the Keys famous - whether its for record catches, famous anglers (from US Presidents too many to list Ernest Hemingway, or the development of light tackle fishing, a style of fishing developed by keys charter captains. Whether you're interested in or a deep sea charter with Key West Fishing Tales Captain Craig Eubank aboard the Mr. Z, or a light tackle guide such as Key West Fishing Guide Dan Dempsey - you can be assured of non stop action sportfishing in Key West's waters.
If it's a tournament win you're after, you can fish in comfort and style aboard the Triple Time, a Bertram 46, with tournament winning Captain Joe Mercurio. For more information on Key West Charters of all types, from light tackle to deep sea, and wacky and informative Key West fishing reports, see Captain Eubank's fishing blog. There's also a directory of fishing charters by state.
Travel Guides for Key West Tours and Attractions
Island guides will help yo find things to do in Key West when you aren't fishing ... and local experts can steer you to the best in hotels and attractions such as parasailing, sunset sailing and cruises, snorkeling, and other sailing adventures. Not ready to get in the water? Try their glass bottom boat tour and see the reef without getting wet! Fury Cat: simply the best of Key West watersports & attractions! One of Key West's most popular attractions are tours to see dolphins in the wild. Everyone wants to join Captain Seaweed's Dolphin Swim/Eco Tours. If you're looking for a more personal interaction with dolphins, Hawk's Cay offers an encounter with dolphins at their Duck Key resort.
Another popular activity is getting married in Paradise! Whether it's a romantic beach wedding in Key West you can breathe easily if Weve Got The Keys is in charge. Events Planner Nadene Grossman also arranges corporate incentive travel planning, group travel and events as well as the most elegant weddings.
Grassy Key
How the Florida Keys used to be. This lovely quiet island has the feeling of the Keys from at least a generation ago. Great fishing, snorkeling and watersports, terrific small island resort accommodations on the water, a couple of good restaurants, and a relaxed, laid back lifestyle. And it's only a few miles up the road to Marathon for more restaurants, shops and services.
Islamorada
The Purple Isle, in the heart of the Florida Keys offers all the wonderful experiences on water the keys are famous for, such as fishing, diving or just relaxing on the deep blue:
- Florida Keys Fishing Charter - Professional offshore fishing in Islamorada, Florida Keys for over 25 years. Catch Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more.
- Florida Keys Vacation Guide to Islamorada - Enjoy a tropical get-a-way in the Fishing village of Islamorada located in the upper Florida Keys. Surrounded by beautiful water and a warm sun, Islamorada offers the best fishing and diving you'll find anywhere in the U.S. Check it out.
- Islamorada Fishing Charters Florida Keys - Islamorada fishing charters Florida Keys near Key West and Miami: backcountry Islamorada fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit; and offshore Islamorada fishing for sailfish, swordfish, dolphin.
Key Largo
- Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental - Luxury vacation home for rent in Key Largo's exclusive Ocean Reef Club community.
- Mosquito Magnet Depot - Located in Kay Largo, on the Overseas Highway.
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