just off highway 1, this relaxed beachfront resort in the florida keys is a 3-minute walk from the keys history & discovery center. . unfussy suites include screened porches, bbq facilities, and sitting areas with sofas, plus microwaves, fridges, and tea and coffeemakers. it's a mile from the history of diving museum and 54 miles from everglades national park. parking is free. colorful 2-story townhouses offer bay views in addition to kitchens, balconies and living rooms. there's a beachfront cafe, a casual restaurant and an outdoor pool. upgraded quarters add views of the atlantic ocean. boat slips and conference facilities are available Miami International Airport 1 hr 31
Alligator Reef Light House (10 min) 45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. Anne's Beach (12 min) Dedicated to a local environmentalist, this beach features a swim area, picnic tables & boardwalk. Indian Key Historic State Park (6 min) Deserted 11-acre island with ruins of an 1800s town & reefs for snorkeling, accessible by boat. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park (11 min) Small island covered with virgin tropical forest, accessible by boat only & offering ranger tours. Upper Matecumbe Key (6 min) Theater of the Sea (5 min) Popular marine park destination for swimming with dolphins, snorkeling & shows in lush setting. Windley Key (8 min) Small island featuring a fossil reef geological park with a visitor center & a marine mammal park. Lignumvitae Key (11 min) Ranger-guided tours showcase this tiny island's lush forest, accessed by boat or kayak. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park (7 min) A former limestone quarry, this park offers trails with cross-section views of fossilized coral. Lower Matecumbe Key (10 min) A small island with lush vegetation, sandy beaches, resort hotels & fishing charters. Alligator Reef Light House (3 min) Compact, unique museum with relics, exhibits & equipment showcasing the evolution of diving. Hurricane Monument (9 min) Robbie's (8 min) Marina, pelican, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing Keys History & Discovery Center (2 min) Thoughtful displays & a model depict the early culture & history of the Keys in a sleek space. |