Islamorada, Florida Keys
Oceanfront Vacation Condo
Oceanfront Vacation Condo
A Weekly Vacation Rental Accommodation
Activities/Amusements
Islamorada is the "Sportfishing Capital of the World." Try a deep sea
fishing charter and catch Tarpon, Marlin, Swordfish, Bonefish, Snapper
or Yellowtail, just to name a few -- or perhaps try a calmer excursion
with a Flats or Backcountry charter.
Key Largo, just 10 miles away, is known as the "Dive Capital of the United States" however, just less than 1/2 mile from the condo is the Florida Keys Dive Center which offers wonderful scuba and snorkel charters and is PADI certified.
Islamorada is home to the famous World Wide Sportsman, many interesting things to see here and a great place for shopping as well.
Theater of the Sea in Islamorada is delightful. Enjoy dolphin and sea lion and parrot shows! It promises to be informative as well as entertaining. And just a short drive from your vacation condo is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, with glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling, scuba, boat rentals, and swimming. And one of our favorite little outings, is a visit to the nearby Florida Keys Wild Bird Center where you can see a variety of native birds in a natural setting as well as many pelicans fly in for feeding time daily. In addition to Theater of the Sea's swim with dolphins, there are two other nearby, Dolphin Cove and Dolphins Plus, all may require advance reservations. Wonderful for "kids" of all ages.
A nice day trip and one we recommend is the Miami Metro Zoo. We loved it and it is just a one-hour drive from the condo! Open 9:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. daily.
A two hour drive from the condo is Miami's Seaquarium. Children will delight at the dolphin/whale show and there are MANATEES, parrots, and iquanas and turtles to see as well.
Also about 1 hour drive north of condo is Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida. We recommend the Anhinga Trail for native bird and alligator viewing from a boardwalk during winter months and the informative pontoon trip from Flamingo. But start at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center.
For golfers, we recommend reasonable golfing at Keys Gate in nearby Homestead.
And lastly, on your drive down to Key West, you may want to stop at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, interesting and informative.
Key Largo, just 10 miles away, is known as the "Dive Capital of the United States" however, just less than 1/2 mile from the condo is the Florida Keys Dive Center which offers wonderful scuba and snorkel charters and is PADI certified.
Islamorada is home to the famous World Wide Sportsman, many interesting things to see here and a great place for shopping as well.
Theater of the Sea in Islamorada is delightful. Enjoy dolphin and sea lion and parrot shows! It promises to be informative as well as entertaining. And just a short drive from your vacation condo is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, with glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling, scuba, boat rentals, and swimming. And one of our favorite little outings, is a visit to the nearby Florida Keys Wild Bird Center where you can see a variety of native birds in a natural setting as well as many pelicans fly in for feeding time daily. In addition to Theater of the Sea's swim with dolphins, there are two other nearby, Dolphin Cove and Dolphins Plus, all may require advance reservations. Wonderful for "kids" of all ages.
A nice day trip and one we recommend is the Miami Metro Zoo. We loved it and it is just a one-hour drive from the condo! Open 9:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. daily.
A two hour drive from the condo is Miami's Seaquarium. Children will delight at the dolphin/whale show and there are MANATEES, parrots, and iquanas and turtles to see as well.
Also about 1 hour drive north of condo is Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida. We recommend the Anhinga Trail for native bird and alligator viewing from a boardwalk during winter months and the informative pontoon trip from Flamingo. But start at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center.
For golfers, we recommend reasonable golfing at Keys Gate in nearby Homestead.
And lastly, on your drive down to Key West, you may want to stop at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, interesting and informative.
Area Beaches
Harry Harris Park, Mile Marker 92.5 oceanside, nice boat ramp, man made sandy beach, children's play area, fishing, swimming, picnic, grills, basketball court and softball field.
Anne's Beach, Mile Marker 72.5 oceanside, sliver of a sandy public beach with shallow swimming area, but nice oceanfront nature boardwalk with covered picnic tables and bathroom facilities and no entrance fee.
Founders Park, owned by Islamorada, Mile Marker 86.5 bayside. Sandy beach, shallow calm waters, great for little children, small watercraft rental such as paddle boats, concession stand, restrooms, beach showers. For small additional fee, enjoy, skate park and olympic swim and dive pool. See Founders Park for concerts and other activities!
Restaurants!
Marker 88 Restaurant, Sunsets and delicious food, indoor or outdoor seating.
Lorelei, we go here for fun, daily cocktail hour, nightly entertainment, waterfront, sunsets, light casual menu, outdoors
Islamorada Fish Company, daily feeding of Tarpon and Shark, the kids will enjoy, outdoors, bayside, great sunsets, live music Thursday-Saturday, high season
Fish House and Encore, side by side, one casual, one upscale
Pierre's, $$$$$, lovely sunset views from balcony, for that special occasion, our daughter's favorite!
Morada Bay Beach Cafe, great for families, kids can play on beach while you dine. Our daughter's second favorite!
Pilot House Restaurant and Marina, fun and tasty food too, call for nights with live music
Old Tavernier, elegant, and a nice walk from the condo, one of Dad's favorites!
Uncle's, simply wonderful food and wine!
Bentley's, craving certified Angus Beef after all this wonderful seafood! Here it is.
Green Turtle Inn, great food and wine, no water view but the food is the best! Mom's favorite!
Many nearby take-out restaurants for busy families and those on the go.
Harry Harris Park, Mile Marker 92.5 oceanside, nice boat ramp, man made sandy beach, children's play area, fishing, swimming, picnic, grills, basketball court and softball field.
Anne's Beach, Mile Marker 72.5 oceanside, sliver of a sandy public beach with shallow swimming area, but nice oceanfront nature boardwalk with covered picnic tables and bathroom facilities and no entrance fee.
Founders Park, owned by Islamorada, Mile Marker 86.5 bayside. Sandy beach, shallow calm waters, great for little children, small watercraft rental such as paddle boats, concession stand, restrooms, beach showers. For small additional fee, enjoy, skate park and olympic swim and dive pool. See Founders Park for concerts and other activities!
Restaurants!
Marker 88 Restaurant, Sunsets and delicious food, indoor or outdoor seating.
Lorelei, we go here for fun, daily cocktail hour, nightly entertainment, waterfront, sunsets, light casual menu, outdoors
Islamorada Fish Company, daily feeding of Tarpon and Shark, the kids will enjoy, outdoors, bayside, great sunsets, live music Thursday-Saturday, high season
Fish House and Encore, side by side, one casual, one upscale
Pierre's, $$$$$, lovely sunset views from balcony, for that special occasion, our daughter's favorite!
Morada Bay Beach Cafe, great for families, kids can play on beach while you dine. Our daughter's second favorite!
Pilot House Restaurant and Marina, fun and tasty food too, call for nights with live music
Old Tavernier, elegant, and a nice walk from the condo, one of Dad's favorites!
Uncle's, simply wonderful food and wine!
Bentley's, craving certified Angus Beef after all this wonderful seafood! Here it is.
Green Turtle Inn, great food and wine, no water view but the food is the best! Mom's favorite!
Many nearby take-out restaurants for busy families and those on the go.
