At 42 miles, Key Largo is the first and longest of the Florida Keys
and it is linked to the mainland by the first of 42 bridges of the Overseas Highway,
US-1.
The main feature here is the opportunity to explore the Florida Reef
at John Pennecamp State Park located at MM102.5 in North
Key Largo. This is a 78 sq.mi. preserve of living coral reef, probably one
of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling,
scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Large underwater preserve divided into two sections - near Big Pine
Key and east of Key Largo.
Maritime Museum of the Florida Keys
102670 Overseas Highway (US-1), Key Largo, FL; (305) 451-6444;
Open: Fri-Mon 10AM-4PM; Admission: $5 Adult / $3 Child (6-12);
Located directly across from the entrance to Pennekamp State Park,
this museum exhibits many artifacts recovered from sunken wrecks dating back to the
17th-century. A reconstruction of a shipwreck site illustrates the process
of underwater archeology.
Sun Cruz Casino Cruises
Holiday Inn Marina, Key Largo, FL; (800) 843-5397;
Daily Departures - Call for Schedule;
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 370, Key Largo, FL 33037; (305) 451-4223;
NPS Website;
Located in north Key Largo, less than 40 miles south of Miami off SR 905 (Card Sound Road).
Refuge includes disturbed man-made channels.
Upland portions include the last stands of high tropical hardwood hammock and are critical habitat to Key Largo woodrat and cotton mouse
and the only federally listed endangered insect in Florida: Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly.
Estimated acreage: upland hammock 1,805 acres; mangrove forests 4,213 acres; open water 668 acres.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Visitor Center: Open Daily 8AM-5PM; Admission $4 per Vehicle; (305) 451-1202;
Located on Key Largo at MM 102.5 of US-1, this park preserves
both land area and an extensive 178 nauticle miles of
undersea coral reef area.
Prominent park features include:
Christ of the Deep - Underwater nine-foot
bronze statue, visible to divers and glass-bottom boat tours.
Mangrove boardwalk
Visitors Center Aquarium
Glass-bottom boat tours
Snorkel and dive tours
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Key Largo Sheraton Beach Resort
Set in 12-Acres of Lush Tropical Landscaping With a Caribbean Feeling.
Located 3 Miles from the Center of Key Largo and 6 Miles from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
2 Outdoor Heated Pools, Sauna, Fitness Room, Sun Deck and Tennis Courts. Taste Exquisite Fare of Fresh Seafood
and Beef With a Caribbean Accent At 2 Superb Restaurants, Lounges and Outdoor Eateries.
Key Largo Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn Key Largo is a first class hotel located just a 55 minute drive south of Miami International Airport, on Key Largo's deep water marina. Close by you will find the Underwater Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Swimming with the Dolphins and many other watersports opprotunities.
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