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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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REEF Ocean Exploration Center on Key Largo – Education and Conservation

Mixing education, conservation and fun the REEF Ocean Exploration Center is a must-visit to make your snorkeling trips in the Keys a little more interesting and meaningful. With exhibits about the fish, including an incredible reef model, and lots of easy to understand info, REEF helps exploring underwater make sense.
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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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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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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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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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The Bayside Inn Key Largo – a Fun, Budget Friendly Stay

The Bayside Inn Key Largo is a good option for both a budget stay and an easy place for having a diving/snorkeling trip to the Upper Keys. See what we like about staying at the Bayside Inn, including amenities, pool and beach access from the hotel.
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Florida Keys Boat Rentals: Exploring the Beautiful Backwaters on Your Own

Florida Keys boat rentals can be a great way to explore the waters and have fun with friends and family. We've got the scoop on renting a boat out of Islamorada with suggestions for activities and information about what license or boating experience is required to rent a boat in the Keys.
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Beautiful Retreat to Casa Morada on Islamorada

The Casa Morada Resort in Islamorada is the adults-only Florida Keys hotel that makes me want to plan another trip ASAP. Between the peace and quiet, the snorkeling from the property and beautiful grounds see what makes staying at the Casa Morada a special hotel choice in the Keys.
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Bakers Cay Resort: a Peaceful and Fun Stay on Key Largo

Bakers Cay Resort of Key Largo is one of the most peaceful resorts we've stayed at. From quiet beach nooks to balconies and swimming pools that are perfect for relaxing, this is a top pick for where to stay on Key Largo.
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Holiday Inn Key Largo – a Surprising Pick for the Florida Keys

The Holiday Inn Key Largo has been a consistent stay for us for years. While it's not the fanciest option in the Florida Keys, we often will book a night on our way to or from Key West to break up the drive and simply relax in the pools near our favorite restaurants.
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Camping in the Florida Keys

A combination of Paradise and Adventure! Camping in the Florida Keys is a great place to camp with access to crystal clear waters and a ton of state parks.
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Getting to the Florida Keys

No matter how you slice it, getting to the Florida Keys is a road trip. Here are the best ways to get to the Florida Keys and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Florida Keys Road Trips

There may only the be Overseas Highway that connects all of the small towns of the Florida Keys, but there are many different ways to explore and lots of different road trip plans.