Upon arrival in Key West, we checked in to our home for the next three days, The Southernmost Beach Resort. We departed Robbie’s around noon and made our way down to Key West. If you’re spending any time in Islamorada, Robbie’s Marina and The Hungry Tarpon are an absolute must. A fantastic spot with amazing breakfast, we opted for the “alligator reef” Mexican scramble and the lobster frittata with hollandaise sauce (OMGGG wow!). We liked it so much we got another two buckets of fish! Just watch out for the pesky pelicans 😛 Oh, and we saw a manatee come right up to the edge of the dock! It was wild.Īfter watching these giant creatures feed for so long, we started to get hungry ourselves, so we went for brunch at Robbie’s Marina restaurant, The Hungry Tarpon. It’s a bit adrenaline-pumping at first as these huge mouths come out of the water snatching the fish right out of your hands, but it’s unlike anything else. What’s also cool about them is that they don’t have teeth, so you can buy a bucket of fish and feed the giants hanging out by the dock at Robbie’s. For those who don’t know, tarpon are MASSIVE sport fish that are spectacular to see swimming around and launching out of the water. We loved what they’ve done with the place! An ideal spot to stay in Islamorada.įLORIDA KEYS ITINERARY DAY TWO : ISLAMORADA to KEY WESTĪn unassuming spot right off the highway, Robbie’s offers an eclectic mix of outdoor shops, food vendors and, our personal favorite, tarpon feeding.
Very recently renovated, the Fisher Inn is a modern, stylish and comfortable place right on water with various activities and boat access available. Overall this was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon, we can’t say enough about how great our guides were!Īfter working up an appetite snorkelling we checked into our room for the night at The Fisher Inn Resort to freshen up for dinner. During the boat ride, our tour leaders Doug and Dean did a great job of providing us with background on the park, what types of wildlife we might see out there, a safety briefing, several great nautical jokes, and even a snorkeling lesson for those who were first-timers.Īt the reef, we saw countless tropical fish, colorful coral, someone even saw a sea turtle! We also got to check out the famous “Famous Christ of the Deep” statue, which was super cool to see. We opted for the snorkeling tour, which takes you on a half-hour boat ride out to the reef. They offer various activities such as snorkeling, scuba, glass-bottom boat tours, as well as boat and kayak rentals. We were truly impressed with how well managed the park is and the passion that the park employees have for protecting and sharing its natural wonder. Located just past Key Largo, John Pennekamp is the first undersea park in the US and covers roughly 70 square miles of mangroves, coral reefs, and wildlife. Our first stop on our Florida Keys itinerary was John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. We arrived early in the morning in Miami, rented a car, and drove about an hour and a half south to the top of The Keys. When travelling to The Keys, you’ve got several options to get there including flying to Miami International, Key West International, as well as several cruise options from other locations in Florida. Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, heck you could easily spend a week in Key West alone! But in our opinion, the best way to experience the magic of the Florida Keys is too see them all by taking a road trip.īehold, our ultimate 5-day itinerary through the Florida Keys! DAY ONE: MIAMI to ISLAMORADA
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Full of so much natural beauty, rich history, and no shortage of great activities, there are many great ways to experience this unique destination.
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