Famous for clear blue water, coral reefs, snorkeling, diving, and outdoor adventure, Key Largo is a great way to experience the Upper Florida Keys. Located roughly an hour north of Marathon, it makes an easy day trip while keeping your vacation home in the heart of the Middle Keys.
Find Your Marathon Home BaseKey Largo is known as one of the Florida Keys' top destinations for getting out on the water. Spend the day snorkeling over colorful reefs, diving beneath the surface, paddling through mangroves, meeting local wildlife, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Upper Keys.
When you stay in Marathon, it's easy to head north for the day, explore Key Largo, and return to your vacation rental in time to relax by the pool, dock, or water.
From underwater adventures to wildlife encounters and peaceful mangrove trails, Key Largo is packed with ways to experience the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.
Explore one of Key Largo's most famous natural attractions with opportunities for snorkeling, diving, paddling, glass-bottom boat tours, and time along the water.
Learn More →Discover the incredible marine environment surrounding the Keys, from coral reefs and tropical fish to shipwrecks and protected underwater habitats.
Learn More →Learn more about dolphins and marine conservation through interactive programs and educational experiences right in Key Largo.
Learn More →Trade the ocean for the trails and explore tropical hardwood hammock, native plants, wildlife, and a quieter side of the Upper Keys.
Learn More →Step aboard a piece of movie history and experience Key Largo from the water on the iconic boat made famous by the classic film The African Queen.
Learn More →Meet rescued and rehabilitated native birds while learning more about the wildlife that makes the Florida Keys such a special place.
Learn More →Some of Key Largo's most memorable experiences are found on—or beneath—the water. Whether you're a certified diver or simply want to paddle through the mangroves, there's an adventure for you.
Head out to the reef and discover colorful fish, coral, and the underwater world that makes Key Largo famous.
Explore reefs, marine life, and underwater sites on a diving adventure through the waters surrounding the Upper Keys.
Slow things down and explore peaceful mangrove waterways, shallow flats, and protected natural areas at your own pace.
See what's beneath the surface without getting wet on a glass-bottom boat trip over Key Largo's reefs.
Pick a few adventures, leave some room in the schedule, and enjoy a different side of the Florida Keys for the day.
Spend the morning discovering one of the things Key Largo is best known for.
Explore quiet waterways and enjoy a slower look at the natural side of the Keys.
Visit one of the area's wildlife or marine centers and learn about the animals that call the Keys home.
From dive boats to glass-bottom tours, Key Largo is best experienced from the water.
Enjoy the Overseas Highway and turn the journey itself into part of your Florida Keys adventure.
You don't have to move hotels or change vacation rentals to experience Key Largo. Stay comfortably in Marathon and take a scenic drive north for a full day of snorkeling, diving, wildlife, sightseeing, and Upper Keys adventure.
When the day is over, head back to Marathon and unwind at your own vacation home—giving you the best of both the Middle and Upper Keys in one trip.
Browse Marathon Vacation RentalsA few quick answers to help you plan a Key Largo adventure while staying in Marathon.
Absolutely. Key Largo is roughly an hour north of Marathon, making it a great option for a day trip during your Middle Keys vacation.
Key Largo is especially known for snorkeling, scuba diving, coral reefs, boating, marine life, mangrove waterways, and outdoor adventure.
A great day could include snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat tour at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, exploring local wildlife, paddling through mangroves, or visiting one of Key Largo's marine attractions.
Our vacation rentals are focused in Marathon and the Middle Florida Keys rather than Key Largo. Staying in Marathon gives you a relaxing home base while still keeping Key Largo close enough for an easy day trip.
Make Marathon your home base and experience even more of the Florida Keys. Spend the day snorkeling, diving, paddling, and exploring Key Largo, then come home to your own private vacation rental in the Middle Keys.
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