Florida Bay Forever is a charming spot with Old Keys style. Filled with native plants, walking…read moretrails, and all sorts of wildlife, it also has a kayak launch and a very nice pavilion where I'm sure the view of the sunset is spectacular! The gift shop is wonderful and the people there are even more wonderful. They have guided bird and nature walks, and the staff is so knowledgeable and just plain NICE. A great spot to take the kids, or just go by yourself or with friends to enjoy the wildlife and maybe learn something while you're at it. I guarantee you will come away from the experience with a renewed appreciation of the Florida Keys.

This was hard to find but it was so nice and so perfect, I gave it 5 stars anyways. Great for a…read morepicnic when you're in the area. They also had a kiddie play area in the front and more parking spots in the front. I would highly recommend the spot. My friends and I enjoyed it immensely.

This is a nifty little state park that has some nice manicured trails and tons of examples of coral…read morefossils in the stone. They used this area as a quarry for stone to use in construction in the early 20th century. There is an entire guide that the rangers can give you which covers not only the history of the area, but all of the plant species, and the different kinds of fossils you can find. This can be a fun stop on a road trip if you like geology and this kind of thing.

This little noun and yet amazing State Park is definitely worth a visit. I don't know why more…read morepeople don't come here, except maybe because there's a lot of mosquitoes. There's trails to walk, and exhibits related to the flora and Fana, wildlife, and of course the quarry, and the machinery used to mine coral for use in building. You can either take a tour with the guide or you can get a book from the Ranger and walk around with the book and read the descriptions at each of the plaques. There are something like 75 around the park, some have only a paragraph or two about what you're seeing, others have several pages.

I booked this half day private charter for my boyfriend and I, while visiting Islamorada. We had…read morerequested Charlie for our captain, per other recommendations from friends. He was very accommodating in finding a day and time that worked for us, very hospitable, and had a great personality! Charlie texts you several times before the boat day, to make sure directions on everything are clear- I really appreciated receiving the EXACT directions with pictures and precise details. His "Tiki Tiki" boat was brand new and beautiful, and I enjoyed bringing our own drinks and snacks on the boat (he parks next to a food boat, if you'd rather buy food). The sandbar was a lot of fun, and Charlie brought many toys for us to play with on the water (kayak, rafts, beer pong table, noodles, etc). Definitely enough equipment to keep you busy for the day! The sandbar was a bit busy (even on a weekday), but he tried to find us an area where no one was blaring their music, so we could play our own. Charlie took several pictures and videos for us that he emailed us later in the week. I really enjoyed having all those, in addition to mine. Only constructive criticism I have, would be that I booked a half day "tour", and had mentioned going snorkeling and doing the catch/release of baby sharks. I was under the impression that was all set up as the plan for the day. However, we went straight to the sandbar and spent the day there; little bit of a letdown as we wanted to do other activities as well- other than that it was a great day! The water was clear, we saw some fish (and lots of dogs), and the weather was perfect- we had a great day with Captain Charlie!

There is NOTHING better to do with your time in the Islamorada/Key Largo area than spend the day…read morewith Key Largo Adventures! Charlie is a magical Captain who creates special moments throughout your entire experience on his boat. Of course the Sandbar is beautiful but the hospitality is what sets this charter apart from the rest. His boat was beautiful and we were comfortable as can be all day long. We are already planning our next trip back and can not stop staring at photos from our special day. Can not recommend Key Largo Adventures enough!

They were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They provide a helpful instructional video and…read moreoffer a thorough explanation of the location. Additionally, they offer complimentary ice, which is a nice touch. On top of that, we were lucky enough to spot a manatee on our way back while returning the boat! Overall, they have excellent prices, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming staff. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

We requested a specific boat but were given a boat that cost more (we weren't told this until the…read morecharges showed up on my cc). After we tipped and were told how much we were getting charged for gas, additional charges showed up on my cc. Make sure to verify you are getting the boat you reserve and that all charges are correct. Verify how much everything costs and check your credit card when you get home. Disappointing experience.

This company is awesome.... The captains are young and energetic and fun! They love sharing their…read moreknowledge of the keys with visitors. They have a great bay boat that's super comfortable and rides smooth. They will take you out on the reef, tour the Florida Bay/Everglades or stay in shallow. They run fishing trips, island eco tours, restaraunt jaunts and family fun snorkeling/ sandbar adventures. Great price for a great day! You decide what you want to do and they will customize a trip to meet your dreams.

From the owner: We offer all things water related! From Private and Shared Tours, to completely customizable days…read moreon the water! Do one thing, or Do ALL things!

We ventured here to fish with Brian from Satisfaction Charters, but the atmosphere was so cool we…read moreeasily could have spent the entire day exploring, enjoying great food, and relaxing with drinks. Definitely a spot worth visiting! But If you're looking to go fishing with a guide who truly knows what he's doing and where to go to make the trip worthwhile, Brian from Satisfaction Charters is your guy! He was incredibly personable, and we had a great time fishing and talking throughout the trip. If we're ever back in the area, we will definitely be booking with him again!

We loved Robbie's! Everyone there was friendly and it's a fun time to watch people feed the tarpon…read moreand do it yourself. There's a bunch of shops to look at, restaurants. It's a huge staple when visiting the keys! We ate at the tarpon restaurant and it was really good. Drinks were great, as well as food and vibes were great.

When in Tavernier Fl. be sure to stop in. The people at Old Conch Harbor are very unique, and the…read moreplace is full of friendly locals!! Starting with Angel whom I had the pleasure of dealing with for my Kayak rentals today. She was super helpful and very friendly and welcoming. She made the rental and our day adventure both fun and easy. She provided us with a great deal on the rental cost and gave us insight of where to go for the best experience. Also the folks working at the gift shop there and guys running the snorkeling catamaran tours, were very nice and helpful!! It was my first time kayaking and had a little mishap trying to get off kayak and the guys there quickly came to my rescue!! Helped me and my daughter getting off the kayaks! True gentlemen and the best local hospitality from them at this Tavernier spot. I will definitely come back and visit next time I'm in the area. We had a great day! "Crocodile Dundee" and his mom are very appreciative!!!

From the owner: Caribbean style gift shop with a bit of everything for our locals & visitors. Clothing, signs,…read morespecial decor and carved sea creatures as big as three feet are available for sale. open air shopping plus dining and pet friendly with food dockside. Rawbar grill on back dock with serving live lobster n local seafood with tank to table live lobsters and home of key west pink shrimp plus fresh oysters. live music every wed and friday. kayak rentals and charter fishing boats. All on a private marina with access to tavernier creek plus old tav restaurant on second floor

This is a nice stop to stretch your legs, walk to a small beach or go to the Islamorada Visitor's…read moreCenter. The person behind the counter of the Visitor's Center was extremely helpful on the best way to spend 1-2 hours in the area. Next to the beach, they were holding a yoga class with a lot of people in attendance. There is a playground and a swimming pool (not open in February). This is a nice park and would be especially fun for a family with kids.

Spend a long beach afternoon here. Beach and water was clean and not very crowded. Thank you for…read moresupporting our Military Men and Women! Will return again.

Lovely long reef on the U.S.S. Alligator, wrecked in the 1800s. It's not a wreck dive though there…read moreare some remnants of the ship and inorganic shapes. 26' deep. 9:40am, 64 minutes, 75 degrees, 45ft vis 11:00am, 55 min, 77 degs 5' surge at surface, slight current below but good visibility and calm. Not so overused like the reefs at Largo-- theres just 3 dive operators in this sleepy middle key. Saw: huge moray eels, turtles, lobster colonies, grouper, silver barracuda, nurse shark, conch, sea fans, brain coral, coral crab, shrimp, groupers, midnight (blue) parrotfish, squirrel fish. Highly recommend going out to this one with Seamonkeys.

One of the most beautiful reefs I ever dove at. Right below the lighthouse the the middle of open…read moresea lies a huge tropical underwater treasure of healthy fish, corals and predators. I was on my friends boat and we were doing some fishing about three hundred feet from the lighthouse. The fishing was good, yellow tail snappers were in huge schools and my friend was catching them without any wait or hesitation. I decided to jump in the water with my spear gun and take a few shots at the snappers. caught three and a small amber jack, My streak was brought to a heart stopping pause in minutes. I have been around sharks while diving and to be honest with you I am not scared of them. So i dive just a little above the school but remained mostly in the surface to get air (I was not diving with tanks). A huge bull shark came to the site. He was massive, I had never encountered such large animal on the open ocean. He was calm and collected for a while, just circling and acting very territorial. Suddenly something snapped and that beast became extremely possessive and went to a feeding frenzy. Everything happened so fast and I was able to witness first hand hoe aggressive this creatures can be. He destroyed halve the school of fish in one gulp. My friend was reeling in a yellow tail snapper, the shark swam on his back, flipped and gulped the fish without any hesitation, the line was instantly cut. The visibility was so clear that 40 feet of water seemed like 10. My friend saw the shark when he took his catch and the maneuvers that he did to get it. It was great to share the same story but from two different angles. I was scared for my life; Never have I had my heart beat so fast out of my chest, and certainly not for a fish. There is a first time for everything!!! Its incredible how their jaws can extend out of their mouths. The scariest part was when i turned around and my eyes were no longer seeing him, I could feel the scare as if i was being chased by him, So i changed my course and began swimming backwards toward the boat but keeping my eyss locked on the shark. My buddy was waiting for me,ladder down and ready to pull me onto the platform of the boat where i continued watching that monster destroy the rest of the school of fish. Lesson learned; Chum in the water stay out don't go spearfishing. This thing came out of nowhere, definitely a stealth master and one of the top predators in the ocean.

Really cool way to spend a few hours in Islamorada. About $55 per person but you can see the…read moreshows/demonstrations as many times as you like. Each show is on a set schedule so you walk from location to location every 15 to 30 minutes. They have a cool dolphin show, and fun/informational shows with sea lions, parrots, turtles, crocodiles, and fish/sharks/rays. The dolphin show was the highlight watching them do tricks and interacting with the trainer in the water. There's a small beach area where you can interact with some fish by feeding them. They say there's a swimming area but I didn't see anywhere I'd swim. They have a gift shop at the entrance and a couple of beverage/snack huts mixed in with the show locations. It can be warm/humid so plan accordingly.

Do NOT miss this Dolphin show! We have been visiting this place for the last 25 years and honestly…read moredidn't expect much from the dolphin show this time. We "thought" we had seen it before. Boy were we wrong! Clearly these trainers have been working hard to teach new tricks. The dolphins in the show are the biggest dolphins we have ever seen (and we see them a LOT here in Florida). Years ago we paid extra to swim with dolphins. All I can say is those dolphins you swim with are NOT this big. If they were, everyone would be afraid! The ones in the show are massive and that muscle translates into some of the most spectacular jumping moves anywhere. Don't think twice about paying the admission for this attraction. Besides the Dolphins, the Sea Lion and Parrot shows are fun too (tip: ask them to turn on the fans in the Parrot tent, it gets hot!). Even if you've been here many times before, we strongly encourage you to revisit this place if only for the Dolphin Show. Congrats to the trainers. Those dolphins clearly love what they do. Bravo!