Florida Keys Holidays - Key Largo and Duck Key

Key Largo is located just minutes by car from mainland Florida, making it a perfect getaway. Key Largo, the northern most island in the Florida Keys and lies only an hour’s drive from South Florida's two major airports. 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.  

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, however the island is nearly as famous as a 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 is a top destination for kayakers and bird watchers with it being so close to the Everglades.  

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 relax at the fantastic assortment of restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts.  

Key Largo is the home to two state parks, a national park and some of the most fascinating botanical scenery in the state. You can explore Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Everglades National Park and all the underwater delights of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Ocean Florida  are ready to help you discover the natural wonders of Key Largo.