Outdoor adventure awaits in “the diving capital of the world.” Located at the top of the 1,700-island archipelago of the Florida Keys, Key Largo offers not only beautiful parks and sun-kissed beaches but delicious dining and small-town hospitality too.

Embark on a kayaking tour

Begin your trip admiring local wildlife with a guided kayak eco-tour hosted by PADDLE! The Florida Keys. You’ll explore the scenic mangrove forests of Tavernier Creek to look for manatees and other incredible animals. 

Savor seafood at the Fish House

For lunch, head to the Fish House to enjoy traditional and creative seafood options. Try their lobster Reuben, crabwich or Jamaican jerk mango mahi sandwich.

Food

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Admire the sunset on a cruise

As dusk approaches, embark on one of the island’s many sunset cruises. Kick back, relax and gaze at the colors of the sunset.

Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

This park is renowned for being the country’s first undersea park. In its 70 square miles, you can snorkel or explore while riding a glass-bottom boat. 

Admire the architecture of the houses 

Those located along the Key Largo Sound Canal waterway are particularly stunning. 

Spy green iguanas 

They like to live in the mangroves and feast on vegetation and animal eggs.

Food

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Take a mini vacation—at home!

A seafood dish inspired by Skipper’s Dockside and a video of an underwater park will transport you to Key Largo. 

Fish tacos

Ingredients:

• 10 crunchy frozen breaded fish fillets
• 1⁄2 small jalapeño
• 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice (drained)
• 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest
• 2 Tbs. lime juice
• 1⁄4 tsp. salt
• 10 crisp taco shells
• 6 cups shredded romaine 
• 1⁄4 sour cream

Bake fish according to package directions. In a bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients. Fill each taco shell with lettuce and fish. Top each with 1 Tbs. pineapple mixture and 1 tsp. sour cream. 

Virtual tour

Key Largo Snorkeling 

See underwater beauty in a “Family Snorkeling in Key Largo” video by Visit Florida on YouTube.com.