Key Largo Hotels, Attractions, and Information

Written by Julie Greiner

Key Largo has been the subject of romantic songs, linked with images of Bogey and Bacall... and the mere mention of the name gives one the vision of cool sea breezes, hot white sand and sipping a tequila in the surf. Not only is that all true... Key Largo is also a diving and snorkeling mecca of the world, a fisherman's dream come true, a wonderland of fine cuisine and a treasure chest for the nature enthusiast. To get to Key Largo you can fly into Miami and rent a car for the one hour drive - by boat you may sail through America's Caribbean and find one of the many marinas in Key Largo and dock. This little island is the mecca for laid back, pure bliss relaxation and fun.

Guest Accommodations in Key Largo

Every type of accommodation, to suite all sizes of pocketbooks, is available in Key Largo. There are quaint B&Bs, sleazy motels, camping sites and fine state-of-the-art luxury resorts. The cuisine is just as variable. Some of the eateries have been around since the days of the pirates and some of the finest cuisine of world renown are right here in Key Largo.

Scuba Diving - Fishing - Snorkeling in Key Largo

The waters of Key Largo are known for game fish - whether you care to go deep-sea fishing or fly fishing by charter boat, party boat, or use a back country guide. Key Largo is known as the Dive Capital of the World. There are many, many magnificent natural reefs, sunken ships that make up artificial reefs and underwater caves. There is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, the Molasses Reef, the French Reef, the 327 foot Duane and the statue of Christ of the Abyss. And of course the Spiegel Grove, the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef and the newest dive attraction in the Keys.

Swim With Dolphins and Visit the Everglades While in Key Largo

The world famous Florida Everglades deserve a visit while in Key Largo. You will feel you have been taken back in time ... way, way back. A swim with the Dolphins may be in order - experience the interaction between human and dolphin. Stop by for a visit at the Oldest Alligator Farm, take in a show at World Parrot Mission, enjoy a Suncruz Casino outing, try your hand at parasailing, an airboat tour through the Everglades... or just relax in the quiet surf of the laid-back atmosphere of Key Largo.

The attractions and adventures that await you in Key Largo are so diverse and many - it is impossible to mention them all at one time. This winter when you get a chill from the northern wind, remember Key Largo is close and waiting.