Florida Keys: the Overseas Highway
113 miles of bridges over turquoise water.
Three days island-hopping down US-1 — snorkeling at Key Largo, the Seven Mile Bridge and sunset celebrations at Key West's Mallory Square.
Alabama Jacks
Classic Keys waterfront dive on Card Sound Road serving conch fritters with a laid-back, old-Florida vibe.
💡 Go around midday — it can get a wait on weekends.
58000 Card Sound Rd, Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
America's first underwater park — glass-bottom boat tours and snorkeling over living coral reef.
💡 Book the glass-bottom boat or snorkel tour online — trips sell out in high season.
Key Largo
Anne's Beach
A quiet shallow-water beach with a boardwalk through mangroves, perfect for a relaxed afternoon dip.
💡 Best at low tide when sandbars appear.
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Robbie's of Islamorada
Hand-feed giant tarpon off the docks — a quirky, only-in-the-Keys experience.
💡 Bring cash for bait buckets.
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
Lazy Days Restaurant
Oceanfront seafood spot known for fresh grouper and Keys-style sunset views.
💡 Go around dinner time for the best sunset views over the water.
79867 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
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- Overseas Highway (US-1) is the only route — expect single-lane stretches and slower traffic.
- Book Pennekamp boat tours ahead in winter/spring high season.
- Gas is pricier the further into the Keys you go — top off in Key Largo.
- Indian Key Historic State Park+3 mi
Small boat-accessible island with ruins of an 1830s settlement, quiet and little-visited.
- Long Key State Park+6 mi
Nature trails and a lagoon good for kayaking, right off US-1.
Turtle Hospital
Working rescue hospital for injured sea turtles with informative guided tours.
💡 Tours run on a schedule and fill up — reserve a spot in advance.
2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Sombrero Beach
Wide, palm-lined public beach with calm turquoise water, one of the nicest swimming spots in the Keys.
💡 Free parking but fills up by midday on weekends.
Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon
Keys Fisheries
Working fish house/market turned restaurant famous for lobster reuben sandwiches on the water.
3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon
Bahia Honda State Park
Often ranked among America's best beaches, with an old railroad bridge and clear water on both sides.
💡 Park entry can hit capacity — arrive early or reserve online.
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- Bahia Honda can reach vehicle capacity on busy days — check the park's reservation system.
- Marathon has more affordable lodging than Islamorada or Key West — good comfort-tier base.
- Fuel up in Marathon before continuing south; stations thin out toward Key West.
- Curry Hammock State Park+9 mi
Quiet mangrove-lined park good for kayaking and kiteboarding, less crowded than Bahia Honda.
- Pigeon Key Historic District+2 mi
Old railroad workers' village accessible via a walking trail on the historic Seven Mile Bridge.
Seven Mile Bridge
Iconic bridge over open ocean, one of the most photographed drives in Florida.
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Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.
The famous marker for the southernmost point of the continental US, a must-see photo stop.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and harsh midday sun for photos.
1400 Whitehead St, Key West
Duval Street
Key West's lively main strip with historic architecture, galleries, and bars.
Key West
Half Shell Raw Bar
Historic seafood shack on the harbor known for fresh oysters and conch chowder.
231 Margaret St, Key West
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach
Best beach in Key West proper, backed by a Civil War-era fort, with calm snorkeling water.
💡 Small entry fee; bring your own snorkel gear.
601 Howard England Way, Key West
Mallory Square
Legendary nightly sunset celebration with street performers overlooking the harbor.
💡 Arrive an hour before sunset to get a good spot along the seawall.
420 Wall St, Key West
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- Old Town Key West streets are narrow — many hotels offer parking, check before booking.
- Duval Street area gets loud at night — consider a quieter side-street hotel if you want rest.
- Mallory Square sunset gathering is free but gets crowded — go early for a spot.
- Dry Tortugas National Park+0 mi
Remote coral-reef park with Fort Jefferson, reachable only by ferry or seaplane from Key West.
- Key West Cemetery+1 mi
Quirky historic cemetery with above-ground tombs and witty epitaphs, a short walk from Old Town.
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