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Snorkeling in the Florida Keys: How To and Top Tour Picks

Snorkeling in the Florida Keys is the best way to fall in love with these magical waters. We've put together all the places you can snorkel from shore, hotels and resorts with snorkeling, and what we consider to be the best snorkeling tours in the Keys. See how YOU can get into the water and enjoy the wildlife of the Florida key with snorkeling.
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Where to Stay in Key Largo and the Upper Keys

Whether you are looking for Luxury Stays and Roadside Motels on your trip to the Keys, this list has some great recommendations. From the hottest hot spots to places with a low-key vibe add these places stay in the upper keys and Key Largo to your list!
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Beautiful Catamaran Snorkeling with Fury Key West

Catamaran snorkeling with Fury Key West is a great experience for an all-ages tour out to the reef. The Sip and Dip tour is a fun way to get out on the water to see wildlife and is great with every level of snorkeler. It's an ideal addition to a trip to Key West.
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Awesome Snorkeling with a Marine Biologist at MarineLab Key Largo

One of the most unique and interesting tours in the Florida Keys, snorkeling with a marine biologist at MarineLab in Key Largo needs to get onto your vacation itinerary. It's a great combination of exploring underwater and learning about everything you're actually seeing. Fantastic with kids or adults!
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Modern Vintage at Eden House Key West Boutique Hotel

Eden House Key West is a quiet, off the beaten path boutique hotel that you'll love. With several room types to choose from, the perfect swimming pool garden courtyard and an fantastic restaurant onsite, see what else will make you want to stay at Eden House Key West.
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Marina del Mar Resort: Top Pick for a Key Largo Waterfront Stay on a Budget

The Marina del Mar Hotel in Key Largo is a fantastic budget-friendly option in a great location. In the heart of where snorkeling and scuba tours leave from, the Marina del Mar has a wonderful swimming pool area, is connected to a great restaurant, and has a partnership with surrounding hotels for more amenities. It's a prime option for a cost-conscious stay.
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Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park – Overlooked and Beautiful on Key Largo

Easily overlooked, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park is a wonderful activity when you come to the Florida Keys. Visit Dagny Johnson State Park for hiking trails, wildlife watching and exploring the rare hardwood forest of Key Largo. Read all about it and save this idea for a windy day when you can't get on the water.
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Beaches of Key Largo Where you Can Swim and Relax

The beaches of Key Largo are an important part of a Florida Keys vacation. If you're looking for beach access and parks in Key Largo and Tavernier, we've compiled a list with what to expect at each Key Largo beach spot.
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30+ Roadside Attractions in the Florida Keys (North to South)

There are tons of roadside attractions in the Florida Keys, and some you really don't want to miss. We've picked more than 30 sights, views and things to do along the Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West that make the road trip fun and unforgettable.
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Key West’s Fury Sunset Sailing: Fun Catamaran Trip with a Live Band

Doing a sunset sailing on a catamaran in Key West is an essential part of visiting, but enjoying live music and drinks out on the water is a bonus. See what you'll find with the Fury Watersports sunset catamaran featuring Commotion on the Ocean. What a fun nightly adventure to watch the sun go down.
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Visiting Betsy the Lobster and the Unique Rain Barrel Village in Islamorada

Have you met Betsy the Lobster on Islamorada? The most eye-catching roadside attraction in the Florida Keys, see what else you'll find here at Rain Barrel Village besides the giant spiny lobster, from galleries to dining, souvenirs and more. A great place to stop when you're driving the Overseas Highway through the Keys.
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Visiting the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center and Sanctuary on Key Largo

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center on Key Largo is a great stop to make when you're driving through the Florida Keys. The bird sanctuary and rehabilitation center is a non-profit that's open to the public to get to see some beautiful Florida Keys bird species up close and learn about them, as well as their conditions that brought them here. See what you'll find here at the bird sanctuary and how to add it to your trip through the Keys.
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The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit

The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key is one of the most unique features in the Florida Keys. The largest body of fresh water in the Keys, see just what you'll find at the Blue Hole. It's a great spot for wildlife watching, but you might not expect what it is you'll see here. HINT: it's a big reptile, but it doesn't belong in the Lower Keys...
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Treasure Harbor Resort: a Houseboat Vacation in Islamorada

Staying on a houseboat at the Treasure Harbor Resort and Marina in Islamorada is one of the most relaxing and fun accommodations we've had in the Florida Keys. With aqualodges that can sleep a large family and wonderful amenities at the marina, see what you can expect and plan for with a stay at the Treasure Harbor Resort.
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Dolphin Life Key Largo: a New Perspective on Dolphin Swims and Tours

Dolphin Life Key Largo changed our whole view of dolphin interactions and working with marine mammals. From our tour of the facilities and learning about enrichment to getting to spend time in the water with dolphins, see what a day at Dolphin Life is like and how it might impact you during your visit to the Florida Keys.
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Marathon Mermaid: the Best Sandbar Tour in the Middle Keys

The Marathon Mermaid is the BEST sandbar cruise tour you'll find in the Middle Keys. With the most time spent out on the sandbar, a fantastic boat with lots of shade, and being wonderfully family friendly, see why YOU should add this to your Florida Keys trip.
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Best Kayaking Spots in South Florida: the Keys, Everglades, Gulf Coast & More

Kayaking in South Florida is a great addition to a trip to Miami or the Florida Keys. Kayak spots in Palm Beach County, the Everglades on nature preserves on the Gulf Coast all make for beautiful kayaking destinations, and you don't even have to bring your own paddling gear for many of them. See our recommendations for both general kayaking areas and specific launch sites.
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Enjoying Bahia Honda State Park in the Lower Keys

Bahia Honda State Park is one of the prettiest places in the Florida Keys and is a must for a beach or kayaking day. Located between Key West and Marathon, it's an easy day trip to plan or stop along your Florida Keys road trip. See what you can enjoy at Bahia Honda and get some tips for making the most of your time here.
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Everything You Need to Know about Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park

Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park is one of the most unusual historic spots to visit in the Florida Keys. Located in Islamorada, Windley Key SP is full of cool quarry pits, history exhibits and even beautiful birds. See what you'll find here in this easily overlooked State Park.
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Curry Hammock State Park: Everything You Need to Know!

Curry Hammock State Park is an overlooked gem on Marathon, perfect for kayaking, camping or just having a beach day. See what you'll find and even our favorite paddling routes here at Curry Hammock State Park in the Middle Keys!
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FAQ for Planning a Trip to the Florida Keys

We collected our most frequently asked questions about planning a trip to the Florida Keys and answered EVERYTHING. Honest opinions and tips for putting together a great trip is what you'll find, and we have a lot of experience to draw from in the Florida Keys.