West Marine

0.5 mi

Awesome service. Loved steve! The two gentleman helping us were amazing. Everyone has to come!!…read moreThey gave us 2 ducks

Went there with the family on a Sunday to get live bait before getting on a boat trip. The service,…read moreknowledge, the bait and overall experience were outstanding and highly surpassed other live bait stores in the area. This will be our go-to store for future trips.

Bait and a free duck!

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The Yellow Bait House

3.3

(33 reviews)

1.7 mi

Still the staple reliable place to come for visit and supply. Good prices. Friendly service. Petas…read moregood rscmendations

Very nice, helpful person up front. Reasonable prices for the keys. Was given few recommendations…read moreof some new spots to check out. Highly recommend.

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Captain Bad Bait and Tackle

3.4

(13 reviews)

0.2 mi

Stopped by while waiting for lunch from the Cuban food truck next door. While wrestling my 23-…read moremonth old daughter in the parking lot, Capt. Jack called us in and offered a bunch of toys for my daughter to play with while we wait. What a great business owner!

BAD is the operative word here. It's been a year since I stopped in at Captain Bad Bait and Tackle…read more The guy was so rude and disrespectful with customers. I could hear him cussing up a storm. I got what I needed and left. I don't care what live bait they have. It's not the only place around.

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Jd Outdoor Adventures

(3 reviews)

4.1 mi

Awesome store, Cashier was very helpful and knowledgeable in the area on what to buy. You…read moredefinitely didn't feel pressured to by $50 worth of gear that you wouldnt use. He actually helped get a quick selection of gear of a small set up. I will be coming back when in the area.

very well stocked. Excellent selection. Very helpful staff…read more I will definitely be back The prices excellent Beautiful store Adrien and Adam were awesome

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Key Largo Beach Boat Rental & Service

3.0

(15 reviews)

4.2 mi

Jessie was fantastic he reminded me of the islands. This was our first trip down to scope out our…read morevacation home. I don't think your gonna get a better boat deal out there. It was none of this gotta pass a test swear on a stack of manowar jelly fishes. The little one was tired out of you do all day plan your day accordingly maximize your time all day boat rentals. He rents fishing rods and boats as well as kayaks. Convenient location just have to look for him or you will miss him.

Truly a hidden gem. The drive here, & the surrounding area is beautiful…read more I appreciated the hospitality from the staff here. They were polite, helpful, & made sure everyone had what they needed, & were good. The prices are affordable, & well worth it.

Sunset from our private dock

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Small but beautiful beach area

Gulfstream Party Fishing Boat

3.1

(35 reviews)

4.2 mi

I use to go fishing with them excellent people good fishing use to go with my son and sometimes…read morewith friends never came back empty handed capt was great an friendly all around great glad to see them back god bless

My family had a great time on the gulfstream. The mates were hustling the entire time fixing lines…read moreand marking fish. They did a great job. I caught a big grouper too!

Caught these fish on Captain Chan's boat the Gulfstream.

More beautiful fish from Captain Chan's Gulfstream boat

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Scales 2 Tales Charters

(7 reviews)

0.6 mi

I have been out with Chris at least 5-6 times and always had a great experience. Chris will always…read morefigure out what the fish are biting and or hiding and put us on them. I have brought my family from Montana a few times and my wife + daughter who were newbies and they loved it. Thanks Chris.

Captain Chris Hanson brought me, my wife, and our 2 younger children out reef fishing for a half…read moreday outing. We fished in a newer, clean boat and Captain Chris knew where the fish would be, and the different types of bait to use to catch them. It was a laid back outing and we caught a lot of different fish (mackerel, grouper, snapper, shark, other). We returned to have our fish cleaned for us, at which point we walked next door to sundowners to have our fish fried up to perfection. Was a great time and we will be back!

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Miss Chief Charters

(18 reviews)

3.2 mi

Dan and Richie were fantastic hosts and guides. We had a lot of fun and caught great snapper and…read moretriggerfish for dinner. They recommended a great local spot to have the fish cooked up for us that night and it was delicious!

Did a 3/4 day with them. Was an amazing day. Salt and crew were fanatic and put us on the fish…read more We will be back for sure and highly recommend them.

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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

4.1

(534 reviews)

2.3 mi

We visited here Monday Februrary 1, 2026. Located at mile marker 102.5 Key Largo near the northern…read moreend of the Florida Keys (mile marker 0 is on Key West). This is a multi-use Florida State Park. There is a visitor center w/ a 30,000 gallon aquarium & other educational resources. The park has a concession stand, general store (picnic, watersports, ice, etc), restrooms, dive shop, a swim beach, snorkeling tours & rentals, scuba tours, kayaking & rentals, paddleboarding & canoe rentals, & glass bottom boat tours. Also short hikes. Handicap/wheelchair access is available on tours. Open everyday 8am-sunset, visitor center & concessions 8am-5pm. Lots to do here for a family day adventure. Thank you to the staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Admission fee $4.50 ea, things to do for free - picnic, swim in the lagoon and walk on the nature…read moretrails. There is canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in the park next to the public restroom. Double kayak for $55/4hours. It's fun to kayak in the mangrove jungle with clear water. We saw lot of fish while kayaking. There are two kayak routes, each about 1.5 to 2 hours, we were given the laminated map and kayak follow the route. remember to wear hat and bring water, as some of the routes are pretty hot.

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Beach at Founders Park

3.8

15.8 mi

What a find!! Just wanted a place to sit near the water and read a book. Decided to check it out so…read moreI went for a drive. Well, if you live in this town or staying at a place here on Islamorada. This place is free. Great place for a walk, sit and yes read a book or even go into the water...FREE. The beach is very clean, sandy and also has some tables. Can't beat free.

AWESOME beach wow. Crystal clear water. Clean bathrooms. Charcoal grills, pavilions, wheel chair…read moreramp right onto the beach. Would be a great spot to have a family gathering or children's birthday party. The actual park is massive. There is a marina, tennis courts, Olympic size pool, soccer field. The beach is a decent size and has ropes with buoys on them at about 5 ft. I saw ppl go under the ropes and swim out. I also saw paddleboarders in the distance. Saw some cool fish. There is seaweed under the water. On the bottom of the ocean. Would be fun to be scuba gear! Sand is soft no water shoes needed. Also an outdoor shower near bathrooms :) if you are staying on islamorada show them your reservation for free access to the park. Otherwise I think it's $8 per adult.

Short trail

Sunset

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Boy Scouts of America Florida Sea Base

3.8

(10 reviews)

28.8 mi

My name is William Carson Fortenberry III. I attended the Boy Scouts of America Sea Base in 2018 as…read morea member of Troop 7303 from Carneys Point, New Jersey, along with our Scoutmaster--my uncle--and several scouts. This review has been a long time coming. Everyone of importance in our group submitted feedback after we returned, but I never got the chance to. After years of staying silent, I want to share our troop-wide experience with brutal honesty so future participants and parents know exactly what to expect. I hope this does not get flagged as fraudulent, because everything I'm saying is true, and BSA knows our case well. Sea Base started out fine. We arrived in Orlando, drove across the long bridge, and stayed the night at the main camp. Spirits were high. The trip only fell apart the moment we canoed to the barrier island. Before landing, we had a brief snorkeling session that was actually beautiful--our first exposure to coral reefs for many of us from New Jersey. But after 15 minutes, we were rushed onward. When we arrived at the island, we were told we'd need to retrieve our troop's water from the boat. What we didn't know was that we'd be lifting 90-pound barrels not just for our own group, but for everyone else. Our campsite was the furthest from shore, and we were one of the smaller groups--around six scouts total. Every other troop had already been prepped about helping with water. We weren't. While others pushed barrels through the water in a chain, we stood on the shoreline physically hauling these massive water containers--filled with other people's supplies--out of the ocean and dragging them 50 yards to the treeline. No one wanted to rotate. Everyone stayed in the water where the job was easier. Our troop got the short end of the stick, and our leaders were justifiably furious. This was not a "group effort" as they claimed--it was exploitation, plain and simple. The next day, we were taken to see the "world's biggest tree that was struck by lightning." What we got was a stump you could sit on. That's it. Our guide looked confused that we weren't impressed. We then hiked to the "salt flats"--another massive letdown. We didn't even know we were standing on them until we were told after the fact. There was nothing but rocks and a vague white dusting where salt may have dried. A complete joke. Then came the deep-sea fishing trip. We thought maybe, just maybe, this would redeem the experience. Wrong again. Despite our leaders purchasing licenses to fish, they weren't allowed to cast a line. None of us were. The staff on the boat did everything for us--cast the line, put it in the holder, and only let us reel in the fish by turning the knob. We never got to actually fish. This was insulting and a massive waste of time. After that, we were scheduled to go deep-sea snorkeling again. Based on our past disappointment, we collectively told our guide we didn't want to go. She reported it, and some higher-ups came to confront us. We explained we'd already done snorkeling, had seen little, and preferred to stay and stargaze. They left us alone--finally--and that evening under the stars was one of the only genuinely enjoyable moments of the entire trip. The next day, we were told to "help the island" by cleaning up rotting sargassum filled with maggots. We refused. Why? Because BSA staff had literally warned us that this same seaweed regularly contains used needles and dead bodies. That's what they told us, word for word. Then they turned around and tried to force us to clean it. We were threatened with being sent home if we didn't comply, so we reluctantly held the trash bags. It was revolting. The final straw? Our troop had scheduled a trip to an alligator farm, using the official BSA-endorsed bus reservation system. The bus never showed up. BSA admitted their mistake and sent a replacement four hours later--too late for us to visit the farm, and dangerously close to missing our flight. Our "make-up" for all the chaos was nothing but a waste of time. In the end, the best part of the trip was the moment we left. There are no lies here. Every word is based on our lived experience. Sea Base was a joke. It was a waste of time, energy, and a disgraceful use of the money our families sacrificed to send us. I write this in hopes that others will look beyond the brochure and prepare themselves--or better yet, choose another experience. Sea Base failed us at every turn, and those running it should be ashamed.

Great scout summer camp! I had Nick as my leader, and he did great! Food was good for camp food,…read moreand the dorms were incredibly clean and welcoming! Also, Sharky's: green milkshakes at a cheap price. I would absolutely recommend this for any members of scouting America or Girl Scouts.

The least expensive squished penny machine I have found on four continents!

Galley

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December 2013

Caribbean Watersports & Enviro-Tours

4.7

(66 reviews)

5.8 mi

Best option in upper keys for a sunset cruise--the views on the bay are incredible! They also have…read morea really cool unique snorkeling experience at an island, where we learned more about the marine ecosystem on Florida bay--they have floats and paddleboards on the snorkel trip too! We always choose Caribbean Watersports whenever we want to get out on the water in the keys!

Great experience with this rental, no complaints. The staff were very friendly, prices were very…read morefair, and we even got money back for returning our rental sooner!

Keyzee, breezy and beautiful Captain Lolly!

The four of us and fun couple from Ohio

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Sunset Champagne Cruises

Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat

3.9

(130 reviews)

3.6 mi

Nice trip but very windy people were getting seasick. Crew…read moreknowledgeable and nice. Didn't see much at the reef because of roughness. Did see a nurse shark while still docked. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the trip, as a boater myself I certainly understand mother nature. I would do the trip again with better weather. We just weren't able to get everything it would normally do that's what I based my rating on

Great trip Jeff was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We have done the one out of John…read morepennekamp as well but enjoyed this boat better it was easier to see sea life with the way the glass is positioned flat instead of angled. Great trip would recommend to anyone wanting to get out and see the reef and stay dry.

Coral Reef sight seeing at the Princess II Boat

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African Queen Key Largo

4.3

(38 reviews)

3.5 mi

This wonderful piece of British and American history is sitting in the canal just steps off of the…read moreOverseas Hwy. Tours on the African Queen are available but a self guided viewing of the vessel are always FREE. The original wood steam boiler from the old vessel is on display in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Resort next door. Also if you get bored you can feed the fish with food from the feeder machine for .25 cents on the dock next to the African Queen vessel.

Historic boat from the movie African Queen sitting on the canal across from the overseas highway…read more Donations are accepted from the public to maintain the old boat and rides on the canal are available.

Great time! No better Capt than Eddie!He's a great host and his movie Trivia questions are epic. Sail on Eddie - the Missouri Crew

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West Marine - boating - Updated July 2026

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3.4

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4.2

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