Monroe County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Monroe County
Key Largo which includes a river or creek and mangroves
Monroe County
Marathon which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and boating
Big Pine Key featuring a coastal town, a river or creek and general coastal views

Popular cities in Monroe County

Key West
Key West
Known for Bars, Excursions and Sea
Located at the southernmost tip of Florida, this sun-drenched, fun-loving island encourages visitors to leave their worries behind and embrace relaxation.

Reasons to visit

  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Southernmost Point
  • Mallory Square
Marathon featuring a beach, swimming and tropical scenes
Marathon
Known for Running, Fishing and Seafood
Visit this thriving coastal community in the heart of the Middle Keys for old-fashioned family fun, seafood festivals, kayak adventures and sandy beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Sombrero Beach
  • Seven Mile Bridge
  • Curry Hammock State Park
Islamorada featuring a beach and tropical scenes
Islamorada
Known for Sea, Relaxing and Fishing
This idyllic island community is one of the most luxurious in the Florida Keys and is a great destination for scuba diving and game fishing.

Reasons to visit

  • Theater of the Sea
  • Anne's Beach
  • Founders Park
Big Pine Key featuring a coastal town, a river or creek and general coastal views
Big Pine Key
Known for Beaches, Fishing and Kayaking
Meet the local wildlife, splash in the shallows and enjoy the calm of the quieter Keys on this stretch of serene waterfront and wetlands.

Reasons to visit

  • Florida Keys Beaches
  • Bahia Honda State Park
  • Calusa Beach
Key Largo featuring café scenes and outdoor eating
Key Largo
Known for Marinas, Sunsets and Boating
Known as “The Diving Capital of the World”, this island is famous for its marine environments, from estuaries and rivers to the only coral reef in mainland America.

Reasons to visit

  • Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
Tavernier
Tavernier
Known for Beaches, Sea and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center