Key Largo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Key Largo featuring café scenes and outdoor eating
Key Largo which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbour
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park showing marine life
Key Largo

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.

Key Largo is the largest island in the Florida Keys archipelago. This natural wonder provides excellent diving opportunities, pristine beaches and a secluded environment. Join in eco-friendly tourist activities and explore mainland America’s only living coral reef.

Get in touch with the famous Florida ecosystems at the Everglades National Park on Key Largo’s west side. The mix of fresh water from the Everglades and saltwater from Florida Bay creates ideal conditions for many animal species. Take a kayaking tour to spot crocodiles, alligators and the manatees and sea turtles that thrive in these waters.

On Key Largo’s east side, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is home to colourful underwater scenes. Go scuba diving to see tiny fish interact with their craggy coral homes. Spot the Christ of the Abyss, a bronze statue of Christ that lies on the ocean floor. You can also explore the park by kayak or as part of a boat tour. Stay for a few nights at one of the nearby campsites. Electricity and water are included in the cost of a site.

Find more snorkelling opportunities at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Visitors are asked to observe the park’s regulations that aim to protect this fragile habitat.

Away from the water, take a walk in the Florida Keys Wild Bird Centre. This park is home to a number of bird species that were rescued from the wild, including egrets, hawks and spoonbills.

Access Key Largo from the mainland via two main car routes: U.S. Route 1 and the Card Sound Bridge. U.S. Route 1 runs through the centre of the island and is where many of its hotels, restaurants and bars are found. The four-lane highway is best travelled on by car.

Visit Key Largo at any time of year. True to southern Florida’s famous climate, the area is warm and sunny year-round.

Where to stay in Key Largo

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Key Largo Village

When in Key Largo Village, you can plan a visit to Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Key Largo Village
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Key Largo Park

Key Largo Park might not have many top sights, but Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Key Largo Park
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Cross Key Waterways

When in Cross Key Waterways, you can plan a visit to Caribbean Club Bar and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cross Key Waterways
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Pirates Cove

While there might not be top attractions in Pirates Cove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina and Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill.

Pirates Cove
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Winston Waterways

While Winston Waterways may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory.

Winston Waterways
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Sexton Cove Estates

When in Sexton Cove Estates, you can plan a visit to Key Largo Baptist Church and Caribbean Club Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sexton Cove Estates
Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay
Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay
2.5 out of 5
102400 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
The price is NZ$224 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$224
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Key Largo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a great property with its own small beach, a tiki bar and a nice pool. Good breakfast included. Spacious rooms with outside seating area. Would recommend a stay here."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay
Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton
Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
97000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
The price is NZ$642 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$642
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Key Largo. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is great for families"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton
Bayside Inn Key Largo
Bayside Inn Key Largo
3 out of 5
99490 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
The price is NZ$257 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$257
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Key Largo. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,522 reviews)
Great stay in Key Largo
"Short stay on our way to Key West. The evening check-in had an amazing host. The grounds are beautiful. Perfect for us."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Bayside Inn Key Largo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Key Largo Cottages
Key Largo Cottages
2.5 out of 5
99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Key Largo. Enjoy a private beach, free bicycles on site, and a garden. Popular attractions John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Love this place! Very friendly and secluded. Not your typical resort-look elsewhere if that’s what you want. But if you want a friendly private sailing camp where you hang out with other fun people and like to sail and kayak, this is absolutely it! The use of the sailboat alone more than pays for ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Key Largo Cottages
Summer Deals! OCEANFRONT Lux 1300sf with Stunning Views & All Amenities of home!
Summer Deals! OCEANFRONT Lux 1300sf with Stunning Views & All Amenities of home!
Key Largo
Book a stay at this beach condo in Key Largo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Amazing stay
"The host was great to communicate .We really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Summer Deals! OCEANFRONT Lux 1300sf with Stunning Views & All Amenities of home!
Mariners Club Oceanfront Condo, Water views from every room, Tennis & Pickleball
Mariners Club Oceanfront Condo, Water views from every room, Tennis & Pickleball
Key Largo
Book a stay at this beach condo in Key Largo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Amazing property!
"This place was amazing! We are usually hotel people (we collect points and like the amenities hotels offer) but this property has all the amenities of a hotel but also gives you the space and laundry that we now realize is so much better than a hotel! My kids got their own rooms, we were able to ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Mariners Club Oceanfront Condo, Water views from every room, Tennis & Pickleball
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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