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Known for its sunset celebrations with great live entertainment. It's got both a spacious open air seating covered or on the beach. Have a cocktail and listen to live local bands. It serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner… and is kid friendly. Check out the magician Michael Trixx if you can!
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Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
96 Madeira RdKnown for its sunset celebrations with great live entertainment. It's got both a spacious open air seating covered or on the beach. Have a cocktail and listen to live local bands. It serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner… and is kid friendly. Check out the magician Michael Trixx if you can!
Definitely a locals favorite for breakfast. Just great food, great prices for the Keys... and it's connected to a little local art gallery.
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Mangrove Mike's Cafe
82200 Overseas HwyDefinitely a locals favorite for breakfast. Just great food, great prices for the Keys... and it's connected to a little local art gallery.
This is my wife's favorite for breakfast and brunch spot. It's got a full Espresso Bar, Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee and Lunch. Healthy options. Relatively close to Port Antigua. You can also just run in and get pastries to go.
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Midway Cafe & Coffee Bar
80499 Overseas HwyThis is my wife's favorite for breakfast and brunch spot. It's got a full Espresso Bar, Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee and Lunch. Healthy options. Relatively close to Port Antigua. You can also just run in and get pastries to go.
Morada Bay is an open-air option for Caribbean-style American eats, with tables right on the beach. Located next to Pierre's, a fine dining restaurant, Morada Bay's beach is so beautiful it's a popular spot for destination weddings. The Café also offers live unique entertainment, spectacular sunsets, and a large child-friendly beach with cozy Adirondack chairs.
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Morada Bay
81600 Overseas HighwayMorada Bay is an open-air option for Caribbean-style American eats, with tables right on the beach. Located next to Pierre's, a fine dining restaurant, Morada Bay's beach is so beautiful it's a popular spot for destination weddings. The Café also offers live unique entertainment, spectacular sunsets, and a large child-friendly beach with cozy Adirondack chairs.
Oceanfront Dining. Treat yourself to a nice seafood dinner. If you want a nice night out Lazy Days is your spot. You may have to wait for a table but it is worth it. My personal favorite restaurant. Indoor and Outdoor seating. There are no reservations first come first serve but you can sit at the bar while you wait. They'll also cook what you catch. Voted Best in Key!
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Lazy Days Restaurant
79867 Overseas HwyOceanfront Dining. Treat yourself to a nice seafood dinner. If you want a nice night out Lazy Days is your spot. You may have to wait for a table but it is worth it. My personal favorite restaurant. Indoor and Outdoor seating. There are no reservations first come first serve but you can sit at the bar while you wait. They'll also cook what you catch. Voted Best in Key!
OK, this is a bit further north in Key Largo... but we like to stop on our way into the Keys and grab a Key Lime pie for the week. It's THE BEST!
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Mrs. Mac's Kitchen
99336 Overseas HwyOK, this is a bit further north in Key Largo... but we like to stop on our way into the Keys and grab a Key Lime pie for the week. It's THE BEST!
Casual Authentic Cuban food. This is the closest restaurant and very reasonably priced, even for the Keys! Good food. They also serve seafood and good pizza.
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Habanos Oceanfront Dining
73510 Overseas HwyCasual Authentic Cuban food. This is the closest restaurant and very reasonably priced, even for the Keys! Good food. They also serve seafood and good pizza.
This is the Keys only production brewery and it's located in the heart of the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District... so you can walk around the area and check out the scene and shop. It's an open-air, laid back location with 8-10 local beers on tap.
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Florida Keys Brewing Company
81611 Old HwyThis is the Keys only production brewery and it's located in the heart of the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District... so you can walk around the area and check out the scene and shop. It's an open-air, laid back location with 8-10 local beers on tap.
The official beginning of Sloppy Joe's Bar, the famous and infamous Key West saloon was December 5, 1933 the day Prohibition was repealed. The rowdy come-as-you-are saloon became a place of shabby discomfort, good friends, gambling, fifteen-cent whiskey, and ten-cent shots of gin. Its owner at the time, Joe Russell was a charter boat captain, rumrunner, Ernest Hemingway's boat pilot, and the author's fishing companion for twelve years. Hemingway and his "Mob" of cohorts were enthusiastic regular customers. The "Mob" was comprised of some of the literary lights of the day as well as a variety of famous and infamous local residents: John Dos Passos, Waldo Pierce, J.B. Sullivan, Hamilton Adams, Captain Eddie Saunders, Henry Strater. They wrangled, drank, and philosophized the days away, never knowing they were building a legend.
Today the long curving bar wears the scars of generations of visitors and Hemingway aficionados, drawn by the legend and hoping some measure of magic will rub off on them-and it does. A major player in the Duval Street scene, the bar continues to support the Hemingway heritage by hosting the outrageous annual Hemingway Look-Alike contest!
Open 365 days a year from 9am-2am. Sundays 12p-2am. There is Live music daily and serve food as well. You won't want to miss this place!
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Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval StThe official beginning of Sloppy Joe's Bar, the famous and infamous Key West saloon was December 5, 1933 the day Prohibition was repealed. The rowdy come-as-you-are saloon became a place of shabby discomfort, good friends, gambling, fifteen-cent whiskey, and ten-cent shots of gin. Its owner at the time, Joe Russell was a charter boat captain, rumrunner, Ernest Hemingway's boat pilot, and the author's fishing companion for twelve years. Hemingway and his "Mob" of cohorts were enthusiastic regular customers. The "Mob" was comprised of some of the literary lights of the day as well as a variety of famous and infamous local residents: John Dos Passos, Waldo Pierce, J.B. Sullivan, Hamilton Adams, Captain Eddie Saunders, Henry Strater. They wrangled, drank, and philosophized the days away, never knowing they were building a legend.
Today the long curving bar wears the scars of generations of visitors and Hemingway aficionados, drawn by the legend and hoping some measure of magic will rub off on them-and it does. A major player in the Duval Street scene, the bar continues to support the Hemingway heritage by hosting the outrageous annual Hemingway Look-Alike contest!
Open 365 days a year from 9am-2am. Sundays 12p-2am. There is Live music daily and serve food as well. You won't want to miss this place!
Locally inspired dishes, fresh seafood and cool tiki favorites that will quench your thirst. Located at Mile Marker 54. It has a great sunset view of the Florida Bay.
Happy Hour is from 3 to 5pm seven days a week.
Another favorite breakfast spot. Try the Conch Fritter Benedict or Shrimp and Grits. They don't disappoint!
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Island Fish Co.
12648 Overseas HwyLocally inspired dishes, fresh seafood and cool tiki favorites that will quench your thirst. Located at Mile Marker 54. It has a great sunset view of the Florida Bay.
Happy Hour is from 3 to 5pm seven days a week.
Another favorite breakfast spot. Try the Conch Fritter Benedict or Shrimp and Grits. They don't disappoint!
Looking for Italian food with a Keys flare. This is your spot. Frank 30+ years as a Head Culinary Chef. This hidden gem in Marathon Key is worth the drive. Build your own pasta, baked entrees and sweet finales like tiramisu. Has a good wine selection. You may find yourself at this restaurant more than once! A locals favorite.
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Frank's Grill
11400 Overseas HwyLooking for Italian food with a Keys flare. This is your spot. Frank 30+ years as a Head Culinary Chef. This hidden gem in Marathon Key is worth the drive. Build your own pasta, baked entrees and sweet finales like tiramisu. Has a good wine selection. You may find yourself at this restaurant more than once! A locals favorite.
Sightseeing
World Famous for hand feeding massive Tarpon fish. Robbie's has been around forever and weathered several hurricanes. It's also been voted the number 1 place in the keys that every tourist should visit. Whether you want to hand-feed tarpon, seek some thrills with water sports, or stock up on handcrafted souvenirs at their fun, local shops, they’ve got something for everyone.
They also offer party boat fishing charters twice a day — but reserve early and try to get a spot on the back of the boat if you want to get on the Yellow Tail Snapper.
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Robbie's
77522 Overseas HwyWorld Famous for hand feeding massive Tarpon fish. Robbie's has been around forever and weathered several hurricanes. It's also been voted the number 1 place in the keys that every tourist should visit. Whether you want to hand-feed tarpon, seek some thrills with water sports, or stock up on handcrafted souvenirs at their fun, local shops, they’ve got something for everyone.
They also offer party boat fishing charters twice a day — but reserve early and try to get a spot on the back of the boat if you want to get on the Yellow Tail Snapper.
Bud N Mary's is a Keys fixture. It's been around since 1944 and offers party boats fishing and charter fishing. Definitely worth checking out.
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Bud N' Mary's Marina
79851 Overseas HwyBud N Mary's is a Keys fixture. It's been around since 1944 and offers party boats fishing and charter fishing. Definitely worth checking out.
If you've got kids, this place is great. It's been voted "Best Place to Take Kids" 5 years in a row. It's a great introduction to local aquatic life and it's very interactive.
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Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
11710 Overseas HwyIf you've got kids, this place is great. It's been voted "Best Place to Take Kids" 5 years in a row. It's a great introduction to local aquatic life and it's very interactive.
All roads end in Key West! The Southernmost point in the United States, is famous for water sports, lively nightlife, beaches, shopping, historic sites and its pastel, conch-style architecture. Visit the home of Ernest Hemingway. Watch amazing street performances before sunset at Mallory square. Make a day trip and visit this "conch culture".
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Key West
All roads end in Key West! The Southernmost point in the United States, is famous for water sports, lively nightlife, beaches, shopping, historic sites and its pastel, conch-style architecture. Visit the home of Ernest Hemingway. Watch amazing street performances before sunset at Mallory square. Make a day trip and visit this "conch culture".
Among the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is part of the Overseas Highway in the Keys. The first bridge was built under the direction of Henry Flagler as part of theFlorida East Coast Railway's Key West Extension, also known as the Overseas Railroad. Take a drive across this historic and scenic bridge on your way to Key West for the day.
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Puente de los Siete Millas
Seven Mile BridgeAmong the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is part of the Overseas Highway in the Keys. The first bridge was built under the direction of Henry Flagler as part of theFlorida East Coast Railway's Key West Extension, also known as the Overseas Railroad. Take a drive across this historic and scenic bridge on your way to Key West for the day.
The Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. One of his favorite places in the world was Key West. Key West was Hemingway's home for eight years between 1931 and 1939. Even though he moved on after, he retained the title for the house until his death. Visit this beautiful home and meet the local Hemingway cats that live on the property. They are famous for having extra toes on their little paws!
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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead StThe Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. One of his favorite places in the world was Key West. Key West was Hemingway's home for eight years between 1931 and 1939. Even though he moved on after, he retained the title for the house until his death. Visit this beautiful home and meet the local Hemingway cats that live on the property. They are famous for having extra toes on their little paws!
Born in Indiana and a dive shop pioneer in California, Mel Fisher was an American treasure hunter best known for finding the 1622 wreck on the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. This Spanish Galleon and others sunk in a hurricane in Florida waters, loaded with treasures for the queen of Spain. See some of the findings from these treasure ships, and maybe purchase a piece to take home with you for the right price!
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Museo Marítimo Mel Fisher
200 Greene StBorn in Indiana and a dive shop pioneer in California, Mel Fisher was an American treasure hunter best known for finding the 1622 wreck on the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. This Spanish Galleon and others sunk in a hurricane in Florida waters, loaded with treasures for the queen of Spain. See some of the findings from these treasure ships, and maybe purchase a piece to take home with you for the right price!
Travel back in time to the Henry Flagler era and learn how Pigeon Key has evolved over the last 100+ years. Guided tours start with 10 minute ferry ride to Pigeon Key and consist of a short narration about the history of the island, walk the island to learn about the buildings and visit the museum. Great for all ages.
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Pigeon Key Foundation & Marine Science Center
1090 Overseas HwyTravel back in time to the Henry Flagler era and learn how Pigeon Key has evolved over the last 100+ years. Guided tours start with 10 minute ferry ride to Pigeon Key and consist of a short narration about the history of the island, walk the island to learn about the buildings and visit the museum. Great for all ages.
Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square Dock in Key West. The participants of this Key West attraction consist of arts and crafts exhibitors and psychics, street performers, food carts and tourists from around the world. Each night around two hours before sunset masses of people, both locals and tourists alike, flock to the waters edge to experience a multicultural happening and watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. A wonderful way to end your day visit to Key West!
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Mallory Square
400 Wall StSunset Celebration at Mallory Square Dock in Key West. The participants of this Key West attraction consist of arts and crafts exhibitors and psychics, street performers, food carts and tourists from around the world. Each night around two hours before sunset masses of people, both locals and tourists alike, flock to the waters edge to experience a multicultural happening and watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. A wonderful way to end your day visit to Key West!
Key Largo is where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall battled Edward G. Robinson and a hurricane in the 1948 gangster movie "Key Largo". Today visitors can take a tour on the African Queen, the boat Bogart and Katharine Hepburn fell into during the the 1951 movie, "The African Queen", is set in World War 1 Africa. The African Queen Steamboat docks at the Marina Del Mar Marina and offer canal cruises and dinner cruises down the Port Largo canals. Cruises are aboard the restored 1912 steamboat. A fun excursion for movie buffs. Mile Marker 99.7 The canal cruise leaves at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm. information and reservations: 305-451-8080
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The African Queen
99701 Overseas HwyKey Largo is where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall battled Edward G. Robinson and a hurricane in the 1948 gangster movie "Key Largo". Today visitors can take a tour on the African Queen, the boat Bogart and Katharine Hepburn fell into during the the 1951 movie, "The African Queen", is set in World War 1 Africa. The African Queen Steamboat docks at the Marina Del Mar Marina and offer canal cruises and dinner cruises down the Port Largo canals. Cruises are aboard the restored 1912 steamboat. A fun excursion for movie buffs. Mile Marker 99.7 The canal cruise leaves at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm. information and reservations: 305-451-8080
Historic Indian Key, a site where early settlers were attacked by raiding Indians. In 1836, Indian Key became the first county seat. for Dade County. At the time, the tiny island was the site of a lucrative business that salvaged cargo from shipwrecks in the Florida Keys. Accessible only by boat, the park welcomes visitors who come here to swim, sunbathe, hike and explore the remnants of this historic settlement. Effective sept.29,2021: Indian Key Historic State Park is accessible only via kayak launch. The boat ramp at Indian Key fill is closed due to storm damage. Kayak rentals:@Robbie's Marina 305-664-4878. A great activity for the more adventurous type, as it requires a bit of paddling.
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Indian Key Historic State Park
Offshore IslandHistoric Indian Key, a site where early settlers were attacked by raiding Indians. In 1836, Indian Key became the first county seat. for Dade County. At the time, the tiny island was the site of a lucrative business that salvaged cargo from shipwrecks in the Florida Keys. Accessible only by boat, the park welcomes visitors who come here to swim, sunbathe, hike and explore the remnants of this historic settlement. Effective sept.29,2021: Indian Key Historic State Park is accessible only via kayak launch. The boat ramp at Indian Key fill is closed due to storm damage. Kayak rentals:@Robbie's Marina 305-664-4878. A great activity for the more adventurous type, as it requires a bit of paddling.
Recreation
If you're into tennis or pickleball, Founder's park is the spot. It's also got a waterfront playground and beach, a splash pad, a pool and some great views.
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Playa, parque infantil y área de picnic en Founders Park
87000 Overseas HwyIf you're into tennis or pickleball, Founder's park is the spot. It's also got a waterfront playground and beach, a splash pad, a pool and some great views.
Great place to get familiar with the Florida Keys fauna. Rent a kayak and explore the mangrove canals. Bird watching and nesting area. Hike its 2 nature trails. picnic pavilions and swim area. sunblock and insect repellent is useful.
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Long Key State Park
67400 Overseas HwyGreat place to get familiar with the Florida Keys fauna. Rent a kayak and explore the mangrove canals. Bird watching and nesting area. Hike its 2 nature trails. picnic pavilions and swim area. sunblock and insect repellent is useful.
Established in 1963 Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first undersea park in the United States. The adjacent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, cover approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps. A natural wonder! Snorkeling tours, Scuba tours, Glass bottom boat, kayak, paddleboarding and canoeing!
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Parque Estatal de Arrecifes de Coral John Pennekamp
102601 Overseas HwyEstablished in 1963 Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first undersea park in the United States. The adjacent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, cover approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps. A natural wonder! Snorkeling tours, Scuba tours, Glass bottom boat, kayak, paddleboarding and canoeing!
There are many beautiful reefs to dive in the Florida Keys. But this one is worth mentioning. The Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area, a well known and easily accessible Key Largo dive site, is the most heavily visited coral reef in the Upper Keys-perhaps the world-for scuba diving and snorkeling. A site famous for its clear water, abundant fish, and marine life with numerous boulder corals. It is a classic outer reef with a well defined spur and groove system of coral development. There are over 30 marked Key Largo dive sites located within this reef area, making it the biggest in the Florida Keys. Sea Dwellers Dive Center of Key Largo has been booking daily Dive or Snorkel trips since 1974. Call 305-451-3640 to reserve your spot.
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Molasses Reef
There are many beautiful reefs to dive in the Florida Keys. But this one is worth mentioning. The Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area, a well known and easily accessible Key Largo dive site, is the most heavily visited coral reef in the Upper Keys-perhaps the world-for scuba diving and snorkeling. A site famous for its clear water, abundant fish, and marine life with numerous boulder corals. It is a classic outer reef with a well defined spur and groove system of coral development. There are over 30 marked Key Largo dive sites located within this reef area, making it the biggest in the Florida Keys. Sea Dwellers Dive Center of Key Largo has been booking daily Dive or Snorkel trips since 1974. Call 305-451-3640 to reserve your spot.
Featuring an award winning beach and historic bridge, Bahia Honda State Park at mile marker 37 is a favorite for visiter and locals alike. The park encompassing over 500 acres and an offshore island offers some of the best snorkeling and beach combing in the Keys. The perfect and quiet getaway for the entire family.
The concession service offers a complete gift shop, snack bar, kayak rentals and daily snorkeling tours to the fabulous Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.
info@bahiahondapark.com
305-872-3210
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Parque Estatal Bahia Honda
36850 Overseas HwyFeaturing an award winning beach and historic bridge, Bahia Honda State Park at mile marker 37 is a favorite for visiter and locals alike. The park encompassing over 500 acres and an offshore island offers some of the best snorkeling and beach combing in the Keys. The perfect and quiet getaway for the entire family.
The concession service offers a complete gift shop, snack bar, kayak rentals and daily snorkeling tours to the fabulous Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.
info@bahiahondapark.com
305-872-3210
A lovely sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean frames a shady park with picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers. Sombrero Beach is a turtle nesting beach.
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Playa Sombrero
Sombrero Beach RoadA lovely sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean frames a shady park with picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers. Sombrero Beach is a turtle nesting beach.
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Hit the Publix in Islamorada on the way down to Port Antigua
Stock up at Publix in Islamorada to get yourself supplies for the week when you’re driving down to Port Antigua. Port Antigua sits right in between grocery stores in Islamorada and Marathon — so it's a bit of a drive to either.
If you need provisions during the week or produce for cooking etc. you can always go to the Trading Post, which is closer, it's just going to be pricier.