What is Islamorada known for?

Islamorada is known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World, and hosts the largest fishing fleet per square mile in the world. Activities in, under, above or near the water are available 24 hours a day.



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

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

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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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Dry Tortugas National Park is a sparkling gem in the Florida Keys. Located about 70 miles west of Key West, and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is made up of seven small islands and 100 square miles of crystal clear waters, dreamy coral reefs, and lush gardens.

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Artwork, sculptures, jewelry, and multi-media creations all inspired by Islamorada's tropical flora, fauna, seas, and skies may be found in the patchwork of boutiques and galleries centered in “downtown” Islamorada.

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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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Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key For years, there has been widespread agreement that the best beaches in the Florida Keys are the beaches at Bahia Honda State Park at MM 36.8.

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Dry Tortugas National Park is a sparkling gem in the Florida Keys. Located about 70 miles west of Key West, and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is made up of seven small islands and 100 square miles of crystal clear waters, dreamy coral reefs, and lush gardens.

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Big Pine Key is where to stay in the Florida Keys for a quieter experience, surrounded by nature and wildlife. It is best for travelers who are looking for nature, not nightlife.

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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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Top Attractions in Islamorada
  • History of Diving Museum. 923. ...
  • Florida Keys Brewing Company. 691. ...
  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - MM82. 626. ...
  • Old Road Gallery. 148. ...
  • Alligator Reef Light House. 244. ...
  • Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop and Gallery. 393. ...
  • Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. 316. ...
  • Indian Key State Historic Site. 237.


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The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Islamorada, Village of Islands is $46,025 a year — greater than the annual cost of living for Florida of $36,375 and greater than the national figure of $38,433.

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Your private beach at The Islands of Islamorada may be filled with the gorgeous white sand and turquoise waters you imagined, but most beaches in the Florida Keys are actually quite rocky and rugged!

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Anne's Beach This sandy Islamorada public beach can be found close to mile marker 73 at the southern end of Islamorada on Lower Matecumbe Key. There are two parking lots serving Anne's Beach, which has a natural, unspoiled feel.

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Miami International Airport is 77 miles away from Islamorada, while Key West International Airport is 80 miles away. The closest airport would be Miami International, but only by three miles.

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