Key Largo, the northernmost island of the Florida Keys island chain, lies only an
hour's drive from South Florida's two major airports. Yet it is a world away. For a
visual introduction to the sights of Key Largo, please peruse our iPIX virtual
panoramic tours or view a video.
As you look at the tropical hardwoods, the winding creeks, and the stunning coral
formations, it is no wonder Hollywood chose to film scenes from the movies "PT 109"
and "Key Largo" here.
Key Largo is sandwiched between the watery wilderness of the Everglades National
Park to the west and the fish-covered coral formations of North America's only living
coral barrier reef to the east. It's not just Hollywood producers who are drawn to the
wildlife here. Even Fantasy Fest revelers have been known to relax in Key Largo
before, during or after enjoying Key West's famously outlandish costume festival.
Six miles offshore in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary you will find the
wreck of the Spiegel Grove, a 510-foot Navy ship intentionally scuttled in June 2002
as the backbone for a new coral reef.
Locals consider their home the Diving Capital of the World but the island is nearly as
famous as a sport-fishing destination. Some of the best charter captains and fishing
guides in the world work out of Key Largo. You can go after sailfish offshore,
bonefish along the Atlantic shallows, or redfish and tarpon in Florida Bay.
Key Largo's proximity to the Everglades makes it a premier destination for kayakers,
birders and other eco-tourists. All this beauty, not to mention the island's rich history,
has inspired a vibrant community of artists who show their work at several local
galleries.
When the day is done, you can trade stories at any of a full-range of restaurants,
bars, hotels, motels and resorts. Each is as unique as Key Largo itself.
Key Largo is located just minutes by car from mainland Florida, making it a perfect
getaway for South Florida's diverse lineup of events.
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