Always fun to feed these big fellas. Watch the pelicans. They are nasty rascals and will steal your…read morefish.

Came here to feed the fishies!!!!…read more Birds are pretty aggressive --- stole 5-6 fish total (from 4 buckets of maybe 30 total fish) ..... The fish are MASSIVE!! 5-6 feet long (some of them).. Lost my hat due to the strong winds ... (got it back). Not sure how I felt about the cleanliness of the restaurant and we didn't ~eat~ there but 10/10 recommend stopping by.

Islamorada dubbed the "Village of Islands" is a fisherman's dream boasting an array of fishery…read morerestaurants and aquatic sales shops. My wife and I literally had our honeymoon here thirty years ago. Came here today to the Tavernier Creek Marina with my friend to buy a boat trailer then ate lunch at Wahoo's Bar & Grill. Once a top 3 college spring break location with its main hot spot with big tiki bars and wet t-shirt contests called Holiday Isle is long gone and has since tranformed into a quiet private island. Today we are driving thru the area to grab a bite to eat trying to avoid the tourist traps.

Islamorada is a village encompassing 6 of the Florida Keys, known for their coral reefs. We have…read morevisited many times in the past for shopping and dining, but there are many things to do and see as well. Many of the top attractions in the surrounding area are: The Theater of the Sea, which features dolphin encounters. Exhibits at the History of Diving Museum include a 16th-century treasure chest. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is a former quarry. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park has tropical forest. Indian Key Historic State Park is a tiny island with 1800s ruins. There's many places to shop, you can choose cute tourist spots like the Rain Barrel Village with its huge lobster statue, named Betsy...or regular brick and mortar places all around. Islamorada hosts a larger fishing fleet per square mile than anywhere else in the world. In addition to fishing, the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay offer a variety of activities from watersports to eco-tours. The four islands of Islamorada have numerous tranquil spots to relax under the sun. This area has history spanning more than 3,000 years so stop a few hours or a few days and explore this beautiful Key.

It's always a go to place when I take friends to the Keys, a beautiful building , great fishing…read moremerchandise inside a beautiful establishment that holds a replica of el Pilar , a beautiful art deco elevator

Inside the Islamorada Fish Company you'll find a piece of local flavor, Key history, lore and…read morelegend that is not to be missed. It's an exact to the detail replica of Ernest Hemingway's famous 38 foot wooden 1934 Wheeler boat, the Pilar. It was this boat that was Hemingway's love and refuge leading to literary masterpieces such as "The Old Man and the Sea." He captained it on fishing trips all over the Keys, offshore Marquesas, Bimini, where he became famous not only for his fishing, but his drunkenness, fighting and recklessness. Then of course the primary port, Key West, with the Pilar becoming a leading character of the famous Key West or Bohemian like Conch Republic lifestyle. Be sure to stop in to see and climb aboard the Pilar. It's free and will give the chance to vicariously live the life of Hemingway, standing at his helm, sitting in his fighting chair or at his typewriter desk

Very cool. It's now become a place that I visit a few times a year for special events. I highly…read morerecommend it. It doesn't feel like you're in the city when you visit this place. You can bring kids or you can just come with adults. Awesome place. Very beautiful.

What a wonderful experience! I enjoyed visiting the NightGarden at Fairchild to get some holiday…read morevibes in our tropical climate. After 6pm, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden lights up with disco balls, fairies, and lots of light shows. My son loved the talking tree that you could talk to. I enjoyed the fun light show inside the Rainforest area. While their restaurant and cafe are closed at that time, they do have food trucks and a bar for this event!

We love art! You got to--to appreciate this space. Great staff Rachel (so informative), Alex in…read morespray paint, and Alex -the one checking tickets- all sooo friendly and great. Rachel is above and beyond awesome. Beautiful art space outdoor and indoor (this was a great break from the heat). The outdoor fans, great idea but they aren't cold so not helping anyone cool off hehe On our second visit we brought the kids and did some spray painting on canvases and a skateboard. Such a great experience. Alex and her partner Andres were so helpful made the experience very enjoyable.

Wynwood Art Walk Tours isn't just walking past murals. It's walking with someone who knows which…read morewalls have stories attached, which artists took risks, which pieces cost the neighborhood something. The murals themselves are massive and they're professional, but scale alone doesn't make art work. Context does. Shepard Fairey's augmented reality layer is the differentiator here. It's not a gimmick. When you scan a mural with your phone, the piece opens up into layers and motion. It's the artist's way of saying "there's more here than what you see." It works because it's restrained, not constantly pulling you into your screen. You're still in the neighborhood. You're just seeing deeper. The guide we had knew the economics of gentrification in Wynwood. Knew which artists have been here for years and which are new money. Knew the politics of murals, why some walls get painted and others get buffed, why some artists collaborate and some don't. That knowledge cost something to build. You're paying for it. We took three teenagers, ages 14-17. Not a group naturally inclined to stand still for street art. They asked questions about technique, about why certain artists choose certain walls, about whether the AR experience changes how you see the piece or adds distraction. They engaged. That's not about impressive art alone, that's about the tour structure creating room for actual thinking instead of passive consumption. The neighborhood is dense and chaotic and intentional all at once. You'll see pieces that are technically flawless next to pieces that are deliberately rough. Some murals are massive, some are character-scale. Some artists are making statements about politics, some about beauty, some about ownership. The variation is what keeps it alive. A sanitized art walk would kill this. Walking it yourself is free and worth doing once. Walking it with the tour is $29 and worth doing if you want to understand why these walls matter to the city and why some artists chose to paint them. The difference is context. Context costs something, but you leave with more than photos. The sun hits different at 4 PM than at 11 AM, so timing matters if photography is part of your thing. The neighborhood gets foot traffic but it's not overwhelming. You're in a real place, not a theme park. That texture is part of why this works.

Super cute and a nice photo op too. This 120 year old Banyan tree is a central inside the cute and…read morelush Upper Buena Vista, a sanctuary that offers local independent shops, and cute restaurants. This tree is known as is "the Bodhi Wish tree." Adorned in colourful ribbons. This tree is reputed to have special magnetic and spiritual values. An ancestral Asian tradition suggests that writing a wish on a ribbon and tying it to the tree could lead to eternal blessings. If you look closely at the ribbons, you'll find that each one carries a special wish! Upper Buena Vista partners with non-profit One Tree Planted, which plants trees in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific to support reforestation and preservation of nature. So, purchase a ribbon, write your wish and there will be a tree planted in your honour.

I love a historic tree so much that I even have a collection on Yelp. I discovered the Bodhi…read moreWishtree on a recent visit to Upper Buena Vista. The Bodhi Wishtree is a 120 year old banyan tree located in Upper Buena Vista retail and dining development which was actually designed around it. The tree is said to have spiritual and magnetic properties. According to Asian tradition you can write a wish on a ribbon, tie it to the tree, and receive eternal blessings. Ribbons used to be sold by the The House of Findings for a $1 donation given to the non profit One Tree Planted foundation that seeks to support reforestation in four continents. The House of Findings is currently closed except for appointments so I'm not sure how they are handling ribbon sales now. The tree is the centerpiece of the Upper Buena Vista complex providing shade, shelter, and positive energy to visitors. Beneath the tree is a giant colorful Pinocchio sculpture. Tons of people were getting their picture taken in front of the tree and it is the perfect backdrop for an Instagram shot of one of the amazing drinks from Amazonica.. Upper Buena Vista is such a cool place and the Bodhi Wishtree is front and center of all of the fun.

When I researched where to get the best grouper Rubin in the aisle, Maida area the Bayside Gourmet…read morewas the most common response I got. Went there for lunch and absolutely had to say that the blackened grouper Reuben WAS all that! It was nice large sandwich, the grouper was thick and fresh and the blackened seasoning flavored it perfectly. It was served with a side of very crispy kettle chips and with my cold iced tea it was a perfect meal. The service was excellent and I love the decor from the 80s! This is definitely a destination you need to try, especially if they're blackened grouper Reuben! I look forward to the opportunity to stop back in to try something else on their menu. Please make this a destination as it is very easy to drive by and not notice.

Bayside Gourmet is seriously the BEST!! I lived across the street for 8 months and wow wow wow. The…read morepasta is just incredible. I'm obsessed with their massive chicken parm, there's soo much melted cheese it's amazing. Also the tortellini is from another world!! So fresh, amazing cheese, and the parmesan cream sauce is so rich and delicious. My husband had the grouper sandwich once, that was also very good. They have good beer selections. Just come here, you won't regret it!! PS, sometimes the service is slow when they're slammed during busy hours, but who cares you're in the keys and good food is worth the wait. Love the food here!

A must try! The ice cream was delicious. We were in the keys for 4 days and we stopped by twice…read more They also have fudge, chocolate, key lime pie, etc. They were super friendly also.

I got a waffle cone with piña colada and vanilla. Pretty good overall, though I liked the vanilla…read moremore. Cris got the dulce de leche in a cup and you can definitely taste the caramel in it. She also picked up some kind of Key Lime fudge as a souvenir for a friend back in New York, which seemed like a solid find. It is a nice little spot. Quiet, kind of quaint, and the staff is friendly. Mostly young people earning a living, and they were doing a good job of it. On the way in, I did not quite realize how close we were to the entrance and had to turn in fast. Ended up going over the grass a little to get there. Good times for someone still getting comfortable behind the wheel.

The Plaza of the Spanish Navy/Plaza de la Marina Española was built in 1991 in what is now called…read moreMaurice A. Ferré Park. When the park opened it was named Bicentennial Park and it was created at the site of the old Port of Miami out of fill land. The park was dedicated on the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. In 2019 the park was renamed in honor of former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferré. Parking is $5 an hour in the park with the pay by phone app. The Spanish Navy Plaza contains a large wrought iron 17th century anchor from the Spanish Armada. The anchor serves as a monument that honors the Spanish Navy, which arrived in the Americas October 12th, 1492. The elevated position of the plaza on top of a small hill makes it the perfect spot to take in the beautiful park view of Biscayne Bay.