Welcome to the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys extend more then a hundred miles and are a tropical paradise with turquoise ocean and golden sands, the Florida Keys seem a million miles from the stress of the big city. Snorkeling and scuba diving through the reefs at Key Largo is a memorable experience. Key West has everything for a hot-weather, ocean-side vacation, including many quaint restaurants and watering holes. Be sure to see the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Keywest Aquarium, and the fascinating Dolphin Research Center in Marathon...

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A Fascinating Dive Opportunity Takes a Turn for the Better

Diver Bob Snyder was the first person to view the wreck of the Spiegel Grove after Hurricane Dennis blew by the Keys in July 2005. Three years earlier, the Key Largo community had rallied to sink the 510-foot retired Navy ship as the backbone of a new reef ecosystem six miles offshore. The Spiegel Grove is so wide that on many days, the view of the super structure will fade into a green-blue abyss. More about the Fascinating Dive Opportunity Takes a Turn for the Better

The Rain Barrel

Stroll through our tropical gardens and see the best in contemporary art and american crafts. Discover that one-of-a-kind creation that makes shopping a fun experience. Watch the artists create your masterpiece. Located at Mile Marker 86.7, the village is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day and is home to the Islamorada Rain Barrel Art Show usually held in March. More about the Rain Barrel

Crane Point: The Secret in Marathon's Heart

This is Crane Point Hammock, a slightly elevated patch of land where a Bahamian immigrant and his family set up homestead in the early 20th century. Today, the entire area is owned and managed by the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, a private organization working to protect the Keys. More about Crane Point: The Secret in Marathon's Heart

Jacobs Aquatic Center

Jacobs Aquatic Center is a 3 pool complex located in Key Largo Florida featuring: A 25-meter 8-lane MYRTHA competition pool, A 24x44 ramp-accessible multipurpose MYRTHA pool and an interactive play pool/water park (12-18" deep) featuring a Pirate Ship, "spray" gym, and "beachfront" entry. More about the Jacobs Aquatic Center

Sky Dive Key West

Experience the thrill of a lifetime. Skydive over the Florida Keys, for a view you'll never forget. Sky Dive from a "Perfectly Good Airplane". See the Keys from two miles up, at 120 MPH or more! The Tandem skydive is by far the most popular way to make your first skydive. With minimal ground training, you are able to experience the exhilaration of freefall for nearly one minute before your tandem jumpmaster opens the parachute. More about Sky Dive Key West

Shop at Blue - Key West

Key West's most exciting boutique specializing in sophisticated yet wearable women's clothing. Whether island hopping or city living, Blue is the place to find the perfect outfit for the season's round of cocktail parties, the neatest tees you'll want to. More about Shop at Blue - Key West

Theater of the Sea

Theater of the Sea is an educational and entertaining marine animal park where shows are up close and personal and the animals live in natural salt-water lagoons. The lagoons and lush, tropical gardens at the facility are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, alligators, marine invertebrates, parrots, and birds-of-prey. More about the Theater of the Sea

Hideaway Cafe

Tucked away on the sleepy island of Grassy Key is a gourmand's treasure. In operation for more than 10 years at Rainbow Bend Resort, the Hideaway Cafe has always maintained a reputation for excellence in serving top-notch cuisine and is one of the few places that local residents can feel they are truly "getting away from it all." More about the Hideaway Cafe

Championship Golfing and Much More

The Key West Golf Club's championship-rated course is known for its lush tropical landscaping and easy proximity to the island's famous attractions, including the Historic Seaport District, Duval Street, the beaches and museums. Visitors to Key West can easily blend golfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, and cultural events into a single day. The public course is located just several minutes from numerous accommodations. More about Championship Golfing and Much More