Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Key Largo, Florida (FL)

January 18, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

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. Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours

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5.0 based on 693 reviews

Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours

Guided personalized boat tours thru the Everglades National Park, Pennekamp Park, and Florida Bay. We are the Manatee experts in Key Largo!

2. Tropic Water Sports

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5.0 based on 322 reviews

Tropic Water Sports

Tropic Water Sports is a place for people with a sense of adventure, a childlike wonder and a desire to make memories to share and last a lifetime. We rent Jet Skis, Clear Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) with snorkel gear included. Eco Tours & Water Activities daily! Come play in our pristine Caribbean water. We are located Oceanside at MM 94.5 beside Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant.

3. PADDLE! The Florida Keys

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PADDLE! The Florida Keys

Close to Miami but a million miles away. Bring home a lifetime of memories. Voted #1 Eco attraction in the Upper Keys 5 years in a row. Kayak & stand up paddleboard rental, sales, and lessons - easy to book ahead on our website or over the phone. Our classes are all about fun. Learn to stand up paddle board or go for an eco tour. Our scenic tours are based on your needs. Short or long, easy or strenuous. We are Key Largo's highest ranking paddleboard and water sports attraction for a good reason. Our guides are very knowledgeable and we have two racers on staff who can help you dial in your stroke. We are committed to making your vacation memorable. We also sell skateboards.

4. Island Dolphin Care

150 Lorelane Pl, Key Largo, FL 33037-4235 +1 305-451-5884 [email protected] http://www.islanddolphincare.org
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Island Dolphin Care

Island Dolphin Care is a 501(c).3 committed to bringing purpose to the lives of marine mammals that cannot survive in the wild WITHOUT exploiting them. IDC brings purpose & financial support to our dolphin family by offering non-profit therapy programs to children with special needs & veterans with PTSD, while working to educate guests about ocean conservation & the protection of marine mammals. We offer educational courses on Marine Science, as well as tours of our facility & experiences that teach you how to help marine mammals & the global ocean environment. We implement a 100% No Breeding Policy. We DO NOT offer public “swim with dolphins” programs. We DO NOT do theme park type-shows. Our facility is an ocean lagoon, NOT a pool. Our goal is to find ways to make their lives even better, while changing the lives of those in need along the way. You can support our efforts by coming for a visit! Book a tour or an educational experience & spend the day with us!!

Reviewed By jblockstein - Takoma Park, United States

I visited IDC for a tour this past week. Joe was my tour guide and gave me a detailed and in-depth tour of the facilities. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and welcoming, from the husband and wife team that run IDC to all of the trainers and therapists... and of course the Dolphins themselves! This is a very special place that is truly changing people's lives and it is clear that everyone working there believes in the mission and finds meaning in the work they are doing. A tour of IDC would be well worth your time to see and learn about their 8 beautiful dolphins and the great work they and the humans of this facility are doing to help some of those who are in the greatest need.

5. Forever Young Charter Company

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Forever Young Charter Company

Forever Young Charter Company is an owner-operated business, accompanied by passionate industry leaders that share an appreciation for the Florida Keys. We specialize in private and split charters that offer you a unique and customized experience. From spearfishing to sunset trips, we will take you on a adventure you'll remember forever!

6. 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/
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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!

7. African Queen Canal Cruise

U.S. Hwy 1 at mile marker 100 Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, FL +1 305-451-8080 [email protected] http://africanqueenflkeys.com
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4.5 based on 1,013 reviews

African Queen Canal Cruise

In 2012 the iconic boat the African Queen was restored for her 100 year centennial celebration. In May 2012 she once again began plying the waters of Key Largo and currently offers canal and dinner cruises. We go out daily at 10am, 12am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. On Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm we offer a dinner cruise to the Pilot House Marina where passengers disembark and enjoy dinner in the restaurant before boarding the vessel once again to return to the Marina Del Mar. Dinner and lunch cruises are also available on request for groups of at least 4 people.

Reviewed By 141marciam - Davie, United States

As a huge fan of Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn It was amazing to ride on the African Queen And hear the stories that our captain shared with us about the African Queen and the movie

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