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Sirens in the sea, the Florida Keys beckon people to their shores for relaxation, tranquility, rejuvenation and inspiration. Throughout history, people have answered the call to come – Henry Flagler built his impossible railroad to the sea, connecting visitors to an escape like no other; Zane Grey and Ernest Hemingway found a muse for literary creation and John Pennekamp established the first undersea park in the world.
With diversions flourishing by land and by sea – from fishing and diving to cultural attractions, fine dining and special events – the Florida Keys invite you to come as you are and experience the best of Mother Nature.
With more than 2,800 square nautical miles engulfing the island chain, an aquatic playground abounds, from the world’s best diving and snorkeling at the only living coral reef in the continental United States to the most active sport fishing locations, where waters teem with sailfish, tuna and dolphin. Backwater fishing in the Florida Keys is also abundant with elusive bonefish and silver-skinned tarpon congregating along a migration route that brings them just minutes offshore. Bordered by the Everglades National Park and encompassing four National Wildlife Refuges, the Keys are home to a variety of plant and animal species that can only be found in this unique environment where the sea and sky blend seamlessly.
The Florida Keys also burst with vibrant nightlife, diverse dining that infuses Caribbean spice and Cuban flair with the freshest seafood, and rich, cultural attractions, including live music ranging from acoustic guitars to the symphony, theatre, art galleries and historical sites once called home to musical, literary and artistic icons such as Robert Frost and John James Audobon.
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