local info...
Information on lodging, dining, shopping & misc. in the Islamorada area.
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lodging
Hampton Inn
http://thefloridakeys.com/hampton/
Islamorada, 305-664-0073
The Hampton is only a few years old down here. It has all the chain hotel amenities.
It also has an Outback Steak House in the down stairs.
Both the hotel and the restaurant are good and predictable. Located just across the street is Papa Joe’s restaurant. It has always been a local landmark and has great local dishes.
The Islander
Islamorada, 305-664-2031
This is an older Keys resort that has been recently purchased by a large company.
Plans to upgrade and expand are on the table. It is a fine place now though
and is probably a good bit less pricey.
Hawks Cay Resort
Duck Key, 305-743- 9000
Hawks Cay is located just North of Marathon. I fish this area quite a bit and
this is a great facility. It has all kinds of accommodation options and several
restaurants on the premises.
They also have a Dolphin training facility there. So you may arrange for you and your family to swim with the Dolphins. Everyone that I have spoken has definitely enjoyed the experience.
Kids programs are a strong suit here, so you can bring them feeling confidant
that they’ll have plenty to do.
Westin Beach Resort
www.keylargoresort.com
Full featured resort located in Key Largo
(305) 852-5553
MM 97 Bayside
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Some other fun stuff...
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Theater of the Sea is a fun place to spend a few hours watching or even participating in a dolphin show. You can see many of the different types of marine life that exist in the Keys and some that don't. You may even be able to swim with the dolphins, if you get the chance; it's an opportunity you shouldn't pass up. 664-2431.
Robbie's Marina and Restaurant, this is an interesting place to stop by and check out tarpon that sometimes number in the hundreds, which live under Robbie's dock. The average tarpon that hangs around here is probably seventy pounds. You can buy a small bucket full of bait to feed these fish right out of your hand. Be careful, they move very fast and will come halfway out of the water to take food from your hand! 664-9814.
John Pennekamp, Coral Reef State Park, a beautiful full service, park and campground. This is also one of the most popular dive destinations in the world. They run snorkel and scuba dive charters here as well. You may also rent a kayak or participate in an eco-tour. Located in Key Largo around mile marker 102. 305-451-1621.
Tackle shops...
Florida Keys Outfitters
is a full service fly shop and outfitter. They carry
a full line of clothing and accessories as well as in store art gallery.
Please read more about them in the fly shop section. Located bay side, at
mile marker 82. Sandy and Sue Moret are a wealth of information on fly fishing
and destinations around the world. They are also the home of The Florida
Keys Fly Fishing School. The best of it's kind that I know of. 664-5423.
Bud N' Mary's Marina, this is one of the oldest and most complete marinas around. Get there by boat or car. You can get all of your bait and gas needs as well as lunch and gas. If you are looking for an offshore charter, this is one of the best places to find an experienced Captain. 664-2461.
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