What is Islamorada Florida known for?

Islamorada, a village of six islands just 90 minutes south of Miami, is a paradise your family will love to explore by land and by sea. Islamorada is known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World, and hosts the largest fishing fleet per square mile in the world.



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Notable residents include Miguel Cabrera, Gene Hackman, Jimmy Johnson, and Ted Williams. If you think the area looks familiar, you may recognize it from the TV show Bloodline which was filmed in Islamorada.

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Legend has it the area was named by Spanish explorers who, upon seeing the purple sky at sunset and the purple bougainvillea, called it “isla morado” or purple island. Islamorada is known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World. And recently the island was named one of the 17 most romantic destinations in the U.S.

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Key Largo is better for vacationing families and couples while Islamorada is better for enthusiastic fishermen and scuba divers.

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While Key Largo is undoubtedly the prettiest of all the Florida Keys, it's also one that's home to plenty of activities for the avid beachgoer. With scenic views like this, it would be tough not to fall in love with such a beachside beauty!

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Little Palm Island Beach The exclusive private island resort off the lower Florida Keys is reached only by seaplane or boat and transports guests to a world marked by exceptional service, thoughtful amenities, comfy bungalows and a quiet sliver of palm tree-lined beach.

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Beach Hours This beach has little to no wave action and offers a shallow swimming area great for young children and dogs. Anne's Beach also features a paved parking area, a boardwalk, covered picnic tables, and public restrooms. Swim at your own risk. Dogs permitted; must be leashed.

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This beach has little to no wave action and offers a shallow swimming area great for young children and dogs. Anne's Beach also features a paved parking area, a boardwalk, covered picnic tables, and public restrooms. Swim at your own risk. Dogs permitted; must be leashed.

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The village is spread across six islands (or “keys”) but the walking tour is concentrated on a one-mile stretch of Upper Matecumbe Key along U.S. 1, which ties the keys together and leads to Key West, the southernmost point of the U.S.

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Bloodline is family-drama series that takes place in Islamorada, Florida. It was the perfect location to film the lavish and glamorous lives of the Rayburns who have spent their whole life on the keys of Florida where the vast shoreline is surrounded by the ocean on one side and the gulf on the other.

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Based on our Islamorada cost of living calculator, Islamorada is 47% more expensive than the national average and 0% less expensive to live in than the average city in Florida. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2 Bedroom Apt. Food costs in Islamorada are less affordable than average in the United States.

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If you plan to stay anywhere in the Florida Keys outside of Key West, you will need automotive transportation. Almost everything is close to the highway, and it is extremely busy. Some companies provide airport transportation from Miami International Airport and Marathon Key Airport by shuttle.

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This Keys Beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean, but there is almost no wave action, due to the wide expanse of shallow water typical for Florida Keys beaches.

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A true taste of paradise, the area is famed for its beautiful coastline, crystal clear water, and tropical climate.

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With premier services and a prime location for both relaxation and recreation, The Islands of Islamorada is one of the most romantic places in The Florida Keys and is perfect for your next getaway!

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Wisteria Island, also known as Christmas Tree Island, is a federally owned, uninhabited island in the lower Florida Keys 645 yards (590 m) northwest of the northwestern corner of the main island and city of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States.

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