The 10 Best Free Things to do in Key Largo, Florida (FL)

April 10, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Just a few minutes' drive but a world away from the mainland, Key Largo has been the setting of movies, the home to abundant wildlife and a favorite destination for scuba diving. Lush flora and lively fauna abound in the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Everglades National Park. Underwater, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary teems with life while the American Crocodile thrives at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Restaurants in Key Largo

1. Key Largo Baptist Church

835 Largo Rd, Key Largo, FL 33037-3107 +1 305-451-1642 http://www.keylargobaptistchurch.org
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Key Largo Baptist Church

2. North Dry Rocks

Key Largo, FL
Excellent
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

North Dry Rocks

This reef is a small maze of large limestone ledges that come up to 5 feet below the water surface, making it an excellent dive site for beginners.

3. Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center

93600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, Key Largo, FL 33070-2815 +1 305-852-4486 [email protected] http://www.missionwildbird.com/
Excellent
63%
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4.5 based on 1,542 reviews

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center

YES! OUR SANCTUARY IS OPEN! Masks and social distancing are required, but we are happy to see you! We are open every day of the year from Sunrise to Sunset. The Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary is home to over one hundred non-releasable, permanent resident birds including hawks, owls, vultures, pelicans, gulls, songbirds, and more. Visitors are invited to learn about our birds and the fragile ecosystems of the Florida Keys. Admission is free, but donations to help the FKWBC to continue to fulfill our mission are gladly accepted. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced, to provide or locate a humane shelter for those birds that cannot be released, and to educate the public toward the importance of coexistence with all wild bird species. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization.

Reviewed By espie-travels - San Diego, United States

This is a free visit that’s so worth it! It’s a great cause rehabilitating injured birds. Many of them are life long residents. They have a green parrot, Fred that can talk and Blue Jay, Flock that has so much personality. There are variety of birds: owls, seagulls, doves, woodpeckers, blue jays, hawks, turkey vultures, and parrot. My kids absolutely loved it. Be sure to leave a donation!

4. Florida Keys Visitor Center

106240 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037-3129 +1 305-712-6596 [email protected] http://www.thefloridakeysvisitorcenter.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 524 reviews

Florida Keys Visitor Center

The Florida Keys Visitor Center is your first stop as soon as you enter Key Largo. We can help with discounts on a variety of accommodations, all watersports, museums, tours, and attractions. We also have colorful and affordable clothing, hats, sunglasses, swimsuits, towels, keychains, magnets, and other Keys souvenirs. Our staff has 2 native Conchs (born and raised in the Keys) and 3 more totaling 58 years here. We are 100+ year locals who give great info, advice, and savings. Stop in, say hello, grab a free map, bar and restaurant discounts, and save some money! We are your ONE STOP SHOP for a stress free vacation!

Reviewed By SunShineStateEscape - Boca Raton, United States

Very clean visitor center with a ton of information on not only Key Largo but all the Keys. Clean restrooms. Always our first stop when getting to Key Largo.

5. Divers Direct Key Largo

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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Divers Direct Key Largo

Divers Direct is a favorite local dive shop, located in the dive capital of the world! Divers Direct started in 1984 at the docks of the Holiday Inn in Key Largo, and has since moved on to be the world's largest dive gear retailer. Key Largo's stunning coral reefs will impress divers of all skill levels, and snorkelers too! Divers Direct Key Largo is clean, fully stocked, and has everything you need for a great day in the Florida Keys: spearfishing and freediving gear, snorkeling equipment, SCUBA gear, beachwear, sunglasses, jewelry, music, and more! We are SCUBA divers too, and can give you expert advice on equipment or where to dive. If you'd like to learn how to SCUBA dive while you're in Key Largo, our skillful instructors can lead you through an exciting program to have you diving like a pro on your own. Key Largo is home to some very unique dive sites, including the Christ of the Abyss statue, Molasses Reef, and Elbow Reef. It's also the starting point for the Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail, with the wrecks of the Spiegel Grove and the Duane.

6. Shell World Florida Keys

97600 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL +1 305-852-8245 http://www.shellworldflkeys.com/
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Shell World Florida Keys

Reviewed By PalmyRetreat

I absolutely LOVE this place! I could buy sooo much! Fantastic selection of Key Largo themed tees and hoodies plus the cutest stuffed animals, jewelry and home goods.

7. florida keys key lime products

95231 Overseas Hwy MM 95 Oceanside, Key Largo, FL 33037-3897 +1 305-522-5854 [email protected] http://www.keylimeproducts.com
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

florida keys key lime products

The largest selection of key lime products in the keys . Key lime pies , whole and slices . Key lime pie dipped in chocolate . Key lime cakes , cookies , baked goods , muffins , key lime juice ,key lime drink mixes , cookies mixes , pie mixes ,key lime ice cream , key lime soda , sauces , marinades , dips , jelly , marmalade . THE ORIGINALE KEY LIME LOTION , moisturizer and after sun care . TROPICAL GIFTS , SOUVENIRS . Wind chims , wood carvings , outdoor furniture , tiki bars , tiki huts , gazebos and much much more

Reviewed By irish506

We have stopped again at this shop to admire and purchase more Talavera pottery for our home. My husband and I often stop at places that carry this particular pottery as it is hand painted from Mexico. They have the largest selection we have seen. Great prices. Huge selection of hand made crafts, gifts, snacks and candy along with key lime products. A must stop for all!

8. Florida Keys Visitor Center

106000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037-3116 +1 800-822-1088 [email protected] https://www.keylargochamber.org/about-us/
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Florida Keys Visitor Center

Visit the "Legendary" Key Largo Chamber of Commerce-Florida, The Official Keys Visitor Center located at mile marker 106. Look for the Chamber of Commerce sign. The Visitor Center offers information about the entire Florida Keys. Brochures and maps are available....Plus no pressure sales, commission free information, renovated and clean restrooms!

Reviewed By mwooduk - Miami, United States

Extremely helpful young lady behind the desk who gave us discount coupons for use and very clean toilets! Nice cards and paintings for sale!

9. Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church

105500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037-3099 +1 305-451-1316 http://st-justinthemartyr.org
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church

Reviewed By Discover29366262393

Nice experience (very socially distanced and safe) with this congregation. They exude wonderful ministry to travelers. We were happy to support their work when the basket came around. Two points in case they read this review: (a) I needed more direction from ushers as to when to approach for Communion as they had a fill-in-from-the-back pattern that I didn't perceive as I was sitting in front. We were the last to be served so all good! (b) Sound was a little echoey, but I was just taking in the cool artwork and sort of half listening, TBH. A spiritual sanctuary next to a marine sanctuary--what a happy place to be!

10. Key Largo Community Park

500 Saint Croix Pl, Key Largo, FL 33037-4318 +1 305-453-3422 http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/facilities/facility/details/Key-Largo-Community-Park-249
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Key Largo Community Park

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