Between the fresh water wilderness of the Everglades and the only living coral barrier reef in North America, Key Largo hotel guests find the perfect escape into nature. Take a tram or boat tour at Everglades National Park to see crocodiles, turtles and alligators, or play games with the dolphins while you swim together at Dolphins Plus Research and Educational Facility.
With the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary near our hotels, Key Largo travelers will soon see why the area is known as the Dive Capital of the World. Dive to “The Elbow,” home to shipwrecks and moray eels, or see the “Christ of the Deep” statue at the Key Largo Dry Rocks.
If you’d rather stay on the surface, then try snorkeling or book a fishing charter. For a unique look at local wildlife from dry land, visit the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. Founded by Laura Quinn, the sanctuary serves as protected land for some of the area’s most beautiful species. The Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park is another must visit for an up-close look into Florida’s wildlife.
Back on land, you can shop for souvenirs or take home a locally created piece from the Key Largo Art Gallery. Our accommodations are also convenient to a variety of restaurants, but you should try the local flavors at least once: conch fritters, fresh mahi-mahi, Florida lobster from August to March and authentic Key lime pie (look for yellow filling).
