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Contemporary chic comes to Islamorada, but it’s not gentrifying away the village vibe. Rather, the Casa adds a welcome dab of sophistication to Conch chill: a keystone standing circle, freshwater pool, artificial lagoon, plus a Wallpaper-magazine-worthy bar that overlooks Florida Bay – all make this boutique hotel worth a reservation. Go to the bar to catch a drink and a sunset.
Ask about yoga on the pier, private sunset sails on a 30ft Skipjack, and kayak or stand-up paddleboard tours.
Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
0.8 MILES
You can’t miss the diving museum – it’s the building with the enormous mural of whale sharks on the side. The journey into the undersea covers 4000 years,…
8.64 MILES
Named after local environmentalist Anne Eaton, this tiny beach is one of the finest seascapes in these parts. The small ribbon of sand opens upon a sky…
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
19.77 MILES
John Pennekamp has the singular distinction of being the first underwater park in the USA. There’s 170 acres of dry parkland here and over 48,000 acres …
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
28.37 MILES
A visit to this small, interactive aquarium starts with a free 20-minute guided tour of some fascinating marine ecosystems. There are also more immersive…
Long Key State Recreation Area
14.22 MILES
The 965-acre Long Key State Recreation Area takes up much of Long Key. It’s about 30 minutes south of Islamorada, and comprises a tropical clump of gumbo…
23.69 MILES
At the end of State Rd 9336 is the Flamingo Visitor Center, which overlooks a marina and the watery wilderness beyond. The chief draw here is taking…
Indian Key Historic State Park
4.23 MILES
This quiet island was once a thriving city, complete with a warehouse, docks, streets, a hotel and about 40 to 50 permanent residents. There’s not much…
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Site
2.95 MILES
To get his railroad built across the islands, Henry Flagler had to quarry out some sizable chunks of the Keys. The best evidence of those efforts can be…
1. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
0.8 MILES
You can’t miss the diving museum – it’s the building with the enormous mural of whale sharks on the side. The journey into the undersea covers 4000 years,…
2. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Site
2.95 MILES
To get his railroad built across the islands, Henry Flagler had to quarry out some sizable chunks of the Keys. The best evidence of those efforts can be…
3. Indian Key Historic State Park
4.23 MILES
This quiet island was once a thriving city, complete with a warehouse, docks, streets, a hotel and about 40 to 50 permanent residents. There’s not much…
4. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
4.51 MILES
This key, only accessible by boat, encompasses a 280-acre island of virgin tropical forest and is home to roughly a zillion jillion mosquitoes. The…
5. Rain Barrel Sculpture Gallery
4.55 MILES
Once you see the giant lobster, you know you've arrived. Welcome to the Rain Barrel, Islamorada’s local artists’ village, which is packed with souvenir-y…
4.75 MILES
This 40-acre site has a small but lovely sandy beach, with calm waters flanked by mangroves at opposite sides. There's also a playground (pirate-themed),…
8.64 MILES
Named after local environmentalist Anne Eaton, this tiny beach is one of the finest seascapes in these parts. The small ribbon of sand opens upon a sky…
8. Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary
10.97 MILES
This 7-acre sanctuary serves as a protected refuge for a wide variety of injured birds. A boardwalk leads through various enclosures where you can learn a…