Nothing to complain about. We walked the area. The glass bottom bore ride looked good at $55 per…read moreperson. Unfortunately we showed up first thing in the morning and the ride wasn't for a few hours. Would like to check out if I had more time.

Quiet Beach, No Waves…read more Well, darn it, I forgot to bring my bathing suit and left it at our place in Orlando. We stayed for two nights at The Keys. We wanted to get a view of the new bridge from below and turned into this small beach park south of the Seven Mile Bridge. It wasn't crowded but had enough visitors to fill the small parking lot. We got lucky and found an open spot. The beach is small and the water is shallow and warm. Quiet beach, with very little to no waves. We saw folks explore far out walking on the sandbar walkways through the ocean grass, water just got up to their waist, it's that shallow... saw a couple of teens just laying on the shoreline. The view is very scenic. The beach has picnic tables and bathrooms are porta potties. located in Big Pine Key. Admission is free! Sweet! Review #2806

We were staying about 1/2 mile down the road and wanted to take a couple mile walk. Our hotel…read moresuggested Long Key State Park. We started on the bike trail along the busy highway, then turned into the park. At the guard house, the nicest ranger asked us to come in while he waited on a car driving through. He was so pleasant and caring about having water, giving us directions, etc. I am so sorry I didn't get his name. if you are walking or cycling, it is $2.50 per person. We met another ranger who was maintaining the restroom down by the shore and he was friendly, too! Walking down, there are mangroves on each side. Then you see the shore. They have done such a great job carving out little areas for people to sit or eat, etc. We were very impressed with that. There was no litter and the restroom was also very clean. Highly recommend if you need a break going to or coming from Key West. It is also great if you are staying nearby.

This review is specifically about the PRICING policy for campgrounds in Florida State Parks…read more Camping in the Keys is a popular activity, and it's difficult to find availability. We were thrilled to find that Long Key had a site available for the March date that we needed. Our preference would have been for a site for a Class B RV, but we were willing to accept the only site available, a tent-only site. Our reservation for the site was quite expensive ($34.51) for a tent-only site in a public park, without hookups. The fees in Florida state parks really add up. The site itself was "only" $22.50, but there's also a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee and an assortment of taxes that totaled $5.31. Unfortunately, due to wildfires near Homestead, FL, we needed to reschedule our trip into the Keys, which also involved cancelling our reservation at Long Key. Of our initial outlay of $34.51, our refund was only for $10 and some change. There was a $17-something cancellation fee, and the initial reservation fee was non-refundable. Of the $10+ returned, over $5 of this was the sales taxes.

Florida Bay Forever is a charming spot with Old Keys style. Filled with native plants, walking…read moretrails, and all sorts of wildlife, it also has a kayak launch and a very nice pavilion where I'm sure the view of the sunset is spectacular! The gift shop is wonderful and the people there are even more wonderful. They have guided bird and nature walks, and the staff is so knowledgeable and just plain NICE. A great spot to take the kids, or just go by yourself or with friends to enjoy the wildlife and maybe learn something while you're at it. I guarantee you will come away from the experience with a renewed appreciation of the Florida Keys.

This was hard to find but it was so nice and so perfect, I gave it 5 stars anyways. Great for a…read morepicnic when you're in the area. They also had a kiddie play area in the front and more parking spots in the front. I would highly recommend the spot. My friends and I enjoyed it immensely.

New equipment and shade with fans, outlets and restrooms makes this park a great visit on a road…read moretrip or staying in Marathon. The place is large with a dog park, bottle filler and more equipment than most parks.

This is for the dog park. Nice to have large parks that are…read moreseparated into sm and lrg dog areas. Good amount of shade. Inconsiderate dog owners that don't pu their poop or leave it tied to the fence right above the waste basket. Also, needs mowing.

Very nice state park, seems pretty new. Recommended for grilling ,cookouts, outdoor family time,…read morekayaking, etc. it has free parking, clean restroom facilities, water fountains (cold water), and the grills available at the park look practically new! Not much shade available, so you might want to bring canopy or umbrella..

This park is always so clean and perfect and love cooling off in the swimming hole! Lots of access…read morein and out of the water.

It's a nice boardwalk right by the coast. It's free to visit and there's restrooms and pavilions…read morewith tables and trash cans. One can eat a picnic here. Due to the ecology of the Keys, this beach isn't like what one may think of when they hear the word "beach." It's not like the beaches in more Northern parts of Florida or the artificially constructed ones at some of the local resorts. There's no fine sand or rolling waves. A lot of the sediment near the water is clay-like, and the nearby ocean is shallow and, if I recall correctly, dominated by seagrass. The boardwalk is surrounded by mangroves and other plants, which are home to lots of life. One can see crabs, lizards, and various insects darting around. There's occasionally various species of birds here. At the time of writing, this beach, like much of the Keys, is covered in sargassum, which anaerobic bacteria decompose, producing foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide in the process. This can make visiting the place a bit unpleasant. I'd suggest checking to see if sargassum is a problem before visiting. There's also often biting insects in the area. I'd recommend bringing insects repellant. Overall, I think it's a nice, free place to walk and enjoy the local environment. Just don't expect an idyllic beach.

It was our first stop while en route to KW. it easy to see why this would be a popular beach for…read morefamilies with small children or for people with pets. one of Islamorada's best attractions for the avid beachgoer. While the Florida Keys in general do not offer a large variety of sandy beaches, this little stretch located at Mile Marker 73.4 Oceanside offers a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the day, sunbathing We reached around 9:30 AM, and it was almost empty. With a few clouds in the sky, the place had a very serene and peaceful vibe. No crowds at all. In summer, the beach area is probably a bit wider, but during our visit, it was smaller. Still, that doesn't take away from enjoying this beautiful beach. Parking is right there, and there are restrooms nearby, which makes it very convenient.

Whale Harbor Marina is a really great marina and fun spot. It has lots of amenities such as Whale…read moreHarbor Restaurant which is a seafood buffet and Wahoo's Bar and Grill. I think Wahoo's is better as it sits way up high. You'll have a few stairs to climb but above all, the view itself is worth it. It was voted 3rd Best View in Miami Heralds "Best of South Florida. And, yes, they do serve up wonderfully generous filets of super fresh wahoo and other local catches. Then, if you're out on one of Whale Harbor Marina's charters and catch a fish, they will cook it for you...can't be a better deal or taste treat than that. For Charters, they have a whole bunch of them, all with licensed captains as well as knowledgeable and season crews. Besides fishing, there are also offerings of sunset, snorkeling, sandbar, and other such cruises. There is good dockage, and if you come in by boat, even a dockage spot reserved for restaurant use.

This was the worst jet ski rental I have ever experienced. We were floating at sea for 30 minutes…read moreand radioing for help and no one was answering. Once we finally came ashore, they scolded us for doing so on our own. The lady then didn't let my daughter and her friend ride after we complained about the incident. Unprofessional service. Staff was condescending and rude. Do not recommend.

We stayed at an airbnb up the street and decided to go and check this park out just before sunset…read more We are sure glad we did, it was really nice and well kept. We went out on the dock they have and you can tell they maintain it well or it must be real new, great views. We watched as a few people we snorkeling in the shallows off the quaint beach area they had there. Saw some of the fish you see at petco in the saltwater section in the water around so of the rocks. Just before sunset people came out from all over the neighborhood to watch the sunset. Great place to sit on a bench and have your moment of zen. Hidden gem.

This is a beautiful place to watch the sunset! We got there about 30 minutes before the sunset and…read morehad a small picnic. It is a very clean park with lots of benches and picnic tables. There is a small beach where some people were wading and looking at shells. People start showing up right before the sunset and enjoy it from the benches or the dock. The dock is long enough for several groups to spread out on and see the sunset and take photos. We even saw a huge stingray right below us on the dock.