Things to Do
In The Florida Keys, adventure is just a footstep (or paddle, or fin) away. Whether you’re chasing sunrise paddle-trips, sunset sails, or discovering hidden mangrove tunnels, there’s always something new to try. Museums, wildlife tours, water sports, quirky local events—every destination brings its own flavor of fun. These listings span every kind of experience: rugged and wild, soft and serene, absurdly beautiful. So map out some time, pack your curiosity, and let the Keys pull you in.
America's 250 in the Florida Keys
Monroe County is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with community-wide experiences that honor our nation’s history while showcasing the unique spirit of The Florida Keys.
Historic Pigeon Key
Visitors to Pigeon Key venture back in time to a tiny island that played a tremendous role in the Florida Keys of today.
Florida Keys State Parks
Ten secluded state parks throughout the 125-mile-long Florida Keys include the Keys’ most scenic wide-open spaces for exploration, solitude and...
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Pinfish Entertainment
Florida Keys' top spot for family fun with bowling, axe throwing, arcade & more!
Three Waters Resort & Marina
The old Postcard Inn at mile marker 84, reborn in 2024 as a 214 room Tribute Portfolio resort across 15 waterfront acres, with three pools, three beaches and a 72 slip marina. The Cove is the adults-only half, 63 king rooms around a private beach lagoon.
Sea La Vie Beach Boutique
Se La Vie Beach Boutique is your go-to island-vibe boutique for chic, seaside-inspired fashion and lifestyle essentials.
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
White Waters Paradise Bait & Tackle
Open at 7 every morning, seven days a week, at mile marker 74.5 with live shrimp and crabs in the tanks and everything you need for lobster season. It shares a roof with Lobster Walk, so you can buy bait on the way out and dinner on the way back.
Reef Roamer Catamaran Snorkel Sail
Reef Roamer Catamaran Snorkel Sail is a family-owned, 44-foot sailing catamaran that has run reef trips from Old Conch Harbor in Tavernier since 2006. It offers morning and afternoon snorkel sails plus a sunset sail, with gear included and an easy staircase ladder that lets snorkelers of all ages get into the water.
Crustacean Plantation
Crustacean Plantation Inc. is a nonprofit sanctuary in Tavernier dedicated to conserving native Florida Keys hermit crabs—known as "Purple Pinchers"—through habitat support, education, and community outreach.
Elena Madden Studio Gallery
Elena Madden paints water and light from memory, never from a photograph, in Conté crayon and acrylic layered until the surface seems to move. Her studio gallery sits in Islamorada's Morada Way arts district, and her 22-foot tarpon hangs in the lobby at Cheeca Lodge.
Michelle Nicole Lowe, Artist
Michelle Nicole Lowe painted the cover of the 2023 Keys Traveler, a watercolor marking two hundred years of the Florida Keys. She is a fifth-generation Conch whose great-grandfather sailed over from Green Turtle Cay, and she paints the fish, birds and old bridges she grew up around.
The Tipsy Octopus
The Tipsy Octopus — quirky souvenir & specialty shop in Islamorada, where island‑style treasures, art pieces and fun gifts meet a roadside stop filled with character.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a luxury oceanfront resort in Islamorada, offering elegant rooms, a 9-hole golf course, multiple dining options, and a full-service spa. Ideal for couples and families seeking a tranquil Keys getaway.
Mission Wild Bird Hospital
Rescue, rehabilitate, and protect wild birds at Florida Keys' top sanctuary.
Captain Michael Fishing
Captain Michael Party Boat Fishing offers affordable, group-friendly deep-sea fishing trips aboard a 65-foot vessel, departing daily from Robbie’s of Islamorada.
Florida Bay Forever
Non-profit dedicated to preserving Florida Bay through restoration, advocacy, and education.
Forever Young Charter Company
Private dive, snorkel, spearfishing & fishing charters in the Florida Keys.