Attractions:

• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: The first undersea park in the United States, offering fantastic opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving (including the famous Christ of the Abyss statue), and glass-bottom boat tours.

• Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park: Features one of the largest tracts of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the U.S., with nature trails for hiking and biking.

• Molasses Reef: A highly regarded dive and snorkel site.

• The African Queen: Take a tour on the actual steamboat from the classic Humphrey Bogart movie.

Hotels:

• Hampton Inn Key Largo, FL: A 3-star waterfront hotel with complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, along with an outdoor pool and exercise room. Nightly price: $149 (as of 2025-07-16).

• Kona Kai Resort, Gallery and Botanic Gardens: A casual 3-star beachfront hotel featuring a botanical garden, art gallery, and a pool. Nightly price: $173 (as of 2025-07-16).

• The Pelican Key Largo Cottages: Offers cozy 2-star cottages and suites in a beach resort setting, with boat hire and free breakfast available. Nightly price: $122 (as of 2025-07-16).

• Holiday Inn Key Largo, an IHG Hotel: A modern 3-star hotel with a seafood restaurant, poolside bar, and function rooms, plus free WiFi and parking. Nightly price: $159 (as of 2025-07-16).

• Amoray Dive Resort: Provides laid-back rooms and apartments, some with water views, along with an outdoor pool and complimentary snorkel gear use. Nightly price: $107 (as of 2025-07-16).

Restaurants:

• The Fish House: Known for incredibly fresh, locally caught seafood. They buy whole fish and fillet it on-site.

• Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen: A Key Largo institution with two locations, famous for its quirky decor, hearty comfort food, and delicious seafood dishes like lobster mac & cheese.

• Sundowners Key Largo: Offers waterfront dining with fantastic sunset views over Florida Bay, serving fresh seafood, steaks, and sandwiches.

• Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar: Another popular waterfront spot for sunset views, live music, and a menu focusing on fresh seafood and tropical drinks.

• Key Largo Conch House Restaurant & Coffee Bar: A charming, family-owned spot in a pink Victorian-style house, known for its seafood, coffee, and homemade desserts.

• Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar: Features elevated dining with panoramic views of Florida Bay, offering “Keyribbean” cuisine and daily live music at its Sunset Bar downstairs.

• Hobo’s Cafe: A casual and laid-back Keys eatery known for serving fresh, local seafood and generous portions in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Bars:

• Caribbean Club: A legendary and historic waterfront bar, famous for being a filming location for the movie Key Largo and featured in the Netflix series Bloodline. It’s known for its authentic dive bar atmosphere, stunning sunset views over Florida Bay, live music, and affordable drinks. It’s a cash-only bar but has an ATM on site, and often has a food truck.

• Sundowners Key Largo: While also a popular restaurant, Sundowners boasts a fantastic outdoor tiki bar right on Florida Bay. It’s a prime spot for enjoying cocktails and appetizers while watching the sunset, often with live music.

• Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar: Similar to Sundowners, Snook’s offers a lively atmosphere with a large tiki bar, live music, and excellent sunset views.

• Skippers Dockside: A charming boathouse-style venue with a tiki bar, offering canal views (including the famous African Queen boat passing by). It has a relaxed vibe and is a good spot for drinks and casual dining.

• Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill: Owned by the former NFL coach, this waterfront complex offers multiple bars, including the Big Chill Restaurant & Tiki Bar and JJ’s Sports Bar. It’s a large venue with entertainment and dining, great for catching a game or enjoying the bay views.

• Sharkey’s Galley of Key Largo: Known for its extensive selection of beers on tap (over 32!), including craft options. It offers great views and a relaxed pub atmosphere.

• Salty’s Bar and Grill: A waterside hangout with happy hour specials, food, and games, perfect for a casual and fun time by the water.

• Breezer’s Tiki Bar: A good spot to mingle with locals and enjoy cocktails, offering sunset views from either an enclosed, air-conditioned space or with floor-to-ceiling doors open on nice days.