| a resort fee covers wi-fi and continental breakfast. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. dining options include a cabana bar and a cafe. there's beach access, a marina and a heated swimming pool, plus tennis courts and an ocean diving platform. covered parking is free. airy, minimalist rooms and suites offer free high-speed internet and cable tv, plus coffeemakers, microwaves, minifridges and balconies with marina or ocean views. this understated oceanfront resort is a 1-minute walk from theater of the sea and 1 mile drive from the history of diving museum. boat docking is available for a fee
Miami International Airport 1 hr 28
Indian Key Historic State Park (9 min)
Deserted 11-acre island with ruins of an 1800s town & reefs for snorkeling, accessible by boat. Robbie's (11 min)
Marina, pelican, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing Rain Barrel Village (4 min)
Funky, rustic spot with a big lobster outside for local sculptures, paintings, pottery & gifts. Upper Matecumbe Key (5 min) Theater of the Sea (5 min)
Popular marine park destination for swimming with dolphins, snorkeling & shows in lush setting. Lower Matecumbe Key (13 min)
A small island with lush vegetation, sandy beaches, resort hotels & fishing charters. Harry Harris Beach and Park (16 min)
Sheltered beach & swimming area with showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas & sports facilities. Lignumvitae Key (14 min)
Ranger-guided tours showcase this tiny island's lush forest, accessed by boat or kayak. Alligator Reef Light House (6 min)
45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. Windley Key (5 min)
Small island featuring a fossil reef geological park with a visitor center & a marine mammal park. Alligator Reef Light House (3 min)
Compact, unique museum with relics, exhibits & equipment showcasing the evolution of diving. Anne's Beach (15 min)
Dedicated to a local environmentalist, this beach features a swim area, picnic tables & boardwalk. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park (13 min)
A former limestone quarry, this park offers trails with cross-section views of fossilized coral. Keys History & Discovery Center (6 min)
Thoughtful displays & a model depict the early culture & history of the Keys in a sleek space. | 
