Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Key Largo!!!!


Kamping is what Key Largo is all about and the best spot is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The park is just massive with 47 full facility sites for both tent and RV campers that are available. There is nice fishing right off the shore in designated areas. Three areas are designated for swimming, including Canon Beach, which features remnants of an early Spanish shipwreck 100 feet offshore. Guided nature walks along the Mangrove and Wild Tamarind trails are offered seasonally or upon request by individuals and organized groups.

The living, shallow-water coral reefs of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are vibrant with color and activity. Thier 2 and a half-hour snorkeling tours are strictly non-scuba for the comfort of our passengers. The trips involve approximately 1½ hours of water time depending on the location. Adults rates are $29.95, children under 18 are $24.95. Masks and fins can be rented for $2 each, and the $5 snorkel is yours to keep. Departures at 9:00, noon, and 3:00. Minimum passenger requirements apply on all tours. Call 305-451-6300 or vist http://www.pennekamppark.com/index.html for more information.

Divers from around the world visit John Pennekamp State Park to explore the spectacular living reefs of the Florida Keys and experience diving amidst the area's extraordinary wildlife. Our PADI 5-Star Gold Palm facility offers two-location, two-tank dives twice daily, at 9:30 and 1:30.Dive tours are $60.00 per person. Equipment rental is available. Contact our dive shop about reservations and special rates for groups and pre-paid tours - (305) 451.6322 or (877) PARK DIVE (877-727-5348). Minimum passenger requirements apply on all tours.

Now if your not into Kampaing there are a couple of nice hotels. Marriott in Key Largo Bay is very nice. They have some nice little B&B's too. The best site to look them up is on trip advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34344-d224029-Reviews-Marriott_Key_Largo_Bay_Beach_Resort-Key_Largo_Florida_Keys_Florida.html . For dinning they have a couple good places. I love sushi and Num Thai Resturaunt is pretty good but I also like BBQ and Rib Daddy's Steak and Sea Food is really GOOOOD. You can also find tose on trip advisor. As you can see from the pics the water there is amazing but this beach is for anyone depending on what you plan on doing. For example if you want to go a snorkling tour I wouldnt recomend it for kids that are under the age of 12 because the water is about 10-17 ft deep. If you want to just snorcle off the beaches and go on the glass bottom boat than the little ones would be just fine. Oh yea and canoeing through the mangroves is a good time. All around the park is great.

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  2. John Pennykamp State Park has so much to do, and is just short of an hours drive from the mainland.

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