What to do and see in Key Largo, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks

August 28, 2021 Deane Carmody

Just a few minutes' drive but a world away from the mainland, Key Largo has been the setting of movies, the home to abundant wildlife and a favorite destination for scuba diving. Lush flora and lively fauna abound in the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Everglades National Park. Underwater, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary teems with life while the American Crocodile thrives at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Restaurants in Key Largo

1. Spiegel Grove

Key Largo, FL http://www.rainbowreef.us
Excellent
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5.0 based on 523 reviews

Spiegel Grove

Retired 510-foot naval ship intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef for underwater diving enthusiasts.

Reviewed By mickj345

Two dives with my daughter, totally awesome experience. If you dive, this is a must for your logbook.

2. Key Largo Baptist Church

835 Largo Rd, Key Largo, FL 33037-3107 +1 305-451-1642 http://www.keylargobaptistchurch.org
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Key Largo Baptist Church

3. Lagoon Spa

95360 Overseas Hwy Suite 6, Key Largo, FL 33037-2038 +1 305-394-7132 [email protected] http://www.keylargolagoonspa.com/
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Lagoon Spa

Welcome to Lagoon Spa, a day spa located in the heart of Key Largo next to the Henry Flagler Railroad Mural in the Key Largo Professional Center. We are open most every day by appointment, and offer therapeutic massage, face and body treatments. We have a room for couples massage, and always have gift certificates as well.

4. Christ of the Deep

Key Largo, FL +1 305-451-6300 http://www.oceandiversidc.com/html/christ_of_the_d
Excellent
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4.5 based on 423 reviews

Christ of the Deep

A 4,000 pound bronze statue of Christ installed at the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary.

Reviewed By anka747

My husband recertified his PADI with Sail Fish Scuba. And went with them to see Christ of the Deep. He was very happy to see the statue and all the marine life around it:)) Very exciting trip and a lot of species to see while diving. Thank You, Tim and SailFish Scuba:)!

5. USCG Duane

Key Largo, FL
Excellent
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

USCG Duane

The 329-foot Coast Guard cutter Duane was sunk in 1987 to create an "artificial reef," which was specially prepared for advanced divers with clear, open hatchways and open rooms to explore.

Reviewed By WilliamR2899

We had good vis and enjoyed some swim throughs, nice fish, Barracuda and a large Bull Shark. Excellent wreck, loved the American Flag on it!

6. Benwood wreck

Key Largo, FL
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4.5 based on 297 reviews

Benwood wreck

Selected as one of the dive sites on the Florida Keys' Shipwreck Trail, this merchant marine freighter was built in 1920 and sunk in 1942.

Reviewed By TravelerOana - New Jersey, United States

We dove it twice, day and night and it has lots of life on it. Besides fishes lots of turtles, a gigantic Goliath Grouper, Eels...

7. Stephen Frink Photographic

100750 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037-2584 +1 305-451-3737 http://Www.stephenfrink.com
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Stephen Frink Photographic

8. African Queen Canal Cruise

U.S. Hwy 1 at mile marker 100 Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, FL +1 305-451-8080 [email protected] http://africanqueenflkeys.com
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4.5 based on 1,013 reviews

African Queen Canal Cruise

In 2012 the iconic boat the African Queen was restored for her 100 year centennial celebration. In May 2012 she once again began plying the waters of Key Largo and currently offers canal and dinner cruises. We go out daily at 10am, 12am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. On Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm we offer a dinner cruise to the Pilot House Marina where passengers disembark and enjoy dinner in the restaurant before boarding the vessel once again to return to the Marina Del Mar. Dinner and lunch cruises are also available on request for groups of at least 4 people.

Reviewed By 141marciam - Davie, United States

As a huge fan of Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn It was amazing to ride on the African Queen And hear the stories that our captain shared with us about the African Queen and the movie

9. Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church

105500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037-3099 +1 305-451-1316 http://st-justinthemartyr.org
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church

Reviewed By Discover29366262393

Nice experience (very socially distanced and safe) with this congregation. They exude wonderful ministry to travelers. We were happy to support their work when the basket came around. Two points in case they read this review: (a) I needed more direction from ushers as to when to approach for Communion as they had a fill-in-from-the-back pattern that I didn't perceive as I was sitting in front. We were the last to be served so all good! (b) Sound was a little echoey, but I was just taking in the cool artwork and sort of half listening, TBH. A spiritual sanctuary next to a marine sanctuary--what a happy place to be!

10. USCG Bibb

Key Largo, FL
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

USCG Bibb

A premier dive site in the Florida Keys, this Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter was sunk intentionally to create an artificial reef.

Reviewed By raed452

A USCG Cutter built in the 1930s. It is a great wreck dive. Lots to see. Great fish. Lots of cool places to look inside the hull through the passageways. But it is a deep dive and so it is important to watch that dive computer. Wreck is laying on her side. A dive light really helps bring out the colors of the critters!

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