Green Businesses
Choose Businesses That Care for the Keys
The natural beauty of the Florida Keys is part of what makes being here so special. Across the island chain, local businesses are taking steps to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and help protect the waters and ecosystems around them.
You can be part of that effort. Use the listings below to find accommodations, restaurants, marinas, dive operators, fishing guides and other businesses recognized for environmentally responsible practices.
Find Green Businesses in the Florida Keys
Ready to make your trip a little greener? Browse the businesses below and use the filters to find participating places to stay, eat, dock, dive, and fish.
Green Lodging
Rest easy knowing your stay can make a difference. Florida Green Lodging properties are recognized for efforts to conserve resources such as water and energy and reduce waste. Look for the Green Lodging leaf when choosing where to stay in the Keys.
Blue Star Operators
Heading out on or under the water? Choose a Blue Star-certified dive operator or fishing guide. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Blue Star program recognizes operators that help visitors enjoy diving, snorkeling and fishing while following practices that safeguard the Keys’ marine resources.
Clean Marinas
A day on the water starts at the dock. Clean Marina businesses help make environmentally responsible boating part of the Florida Keys experience. Use the listings below to find participating marinas throughout the island chain.
Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Make your next meal a little friendlier to the ocean. Ocean Friendly Restaurants are recognized for making choices designed to reduce waste and support healthier oceans.
Skip the Stuff
Sometimes less really is more. Restaurants and food trucks participating in Skip the Stuff help reduce single-use waste by providing items such as plastic utensils, straws and condiment packets only when customers ask for them.
Visitors can help, too. Simply say “no thanks” to the extras you don’t need.
Plastic Free Key West
Plastic Free Key West celebrates Key West businesses taking action to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, single-use plastics. Participating businesses make voluntary commitments to reduce plastic use through more sustainable choices.
Protect Our Seagrass
Seagrass beds are part of what makes Florida Keys waters so special. They also need a little help from boaters. Propellers can damage shallow seagrass beds, leaving scars behind. Check tide and navigational charts before you head out, and steer clear of shallow areas. A handy local reminder is: “Brown, brown, run aground. Blue, blue, sail on through."
Filters
Key Largo
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boats)
Rainbow Reef Dive Center is a top-rated PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Key Largo offering daily dive and snorkel trips, customized dive/hotel packages, gear sales and service, dive training, and full-service support for divers of all levels.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Dive Center
Three-dive adventures, snorkeling & scuba charters from Islamorada with courses & lobstering.
Marathon
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill — relaxed sports‑bar & seafood grill in Grassy Key/Marathon (MM 59) where big portions, fresh fish and award‑winning key lime pie meet island vibes.
Key Largo
Silent World Dive Center
Explore the serene underwater world of Key Largo with expert scuba and snorkeling tours.
Key West
Off the Charts!
Off the Charts! offers personalized fishing charters, eco-tours, and sandbar excursions aboard a 32' Whitewater center console in Key West. Led by a captain with over 40 years of experience, they provide all necessary gear, safety equipment, and fishing licenses are included.
Key West
Key West Yoga Sanctuary
Key West Yoga Sanctuary is a community-focused wellness studio offering yoga classes, meditation, and holistic practices for all levels in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Marlin Bay Resort & Marina
Marlin Bay Resort & Marina offers luxury vacation homes and a full-service marina with resort-style amenities in Marathon, Florida Keys.
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Key West
Galactic Lasers
Galactic Lasers is a Key West custom laser engraving shop specializing in personalized tumblers, metal business cards, mirrors, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Owner Matt designs and engraves each piece himself, made in Key West and shipped nationwide, with most orders out the door in 24 to 48 hours.
Key West
Boat House Bar & Grill
Boathouse Bar & Grill in Key West serves fresh seafood, steaks, and cocktails in a lively waterfront setting with daily happy hour specials.
Islamorada
Tavernier Creek Marina
Tavernier Creek Marina — full-service Keys marina with dry storage, wet slips, and ocean access.
Key West
Kilwins Key West
Kilwins Key West is a sweet shop at 505 Duval Street serving handmade Heritage Chocolates, Mackinac Island Fudge made on-site, and super-premium ice cream in the heart of Old Town.
Marathon
Marathon Yacht Club
Exclusive waterfront community with boating, dining, and social events.
Islamorada
R-U Fishing Yet
R U Fishing Yet Charters, led by Captain Richard Burson, offers personalized backcountry and fly fishing trips in the Florida Keys and Everglades. Target species include snook, redfish, sea trout, bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Family-friendly charters are available for anglers of all skill levels.
Key West
Garlic Grater with Love
Garlic Grater with Love is a 14-year-old artisan brand crafting distinctive handmade ceramic garlic grater bowls and eco-friendly scrubbie sponges, found at the Key West Artisan Market at Higgs Beach and available online for those who want to bring a piece of handmade artistry home from the Keys.
Key West
We've Got The Keys
We’ve Got The Keys is a Key West–based destination management and event planning company offering concierge marketing, corporate retreats, festivals, and incentive travel programs.
