John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Established in 1963, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first undersea park in the United States. The park itself covers approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps. Go for a swim off Canon Beach, which features remnants of an early Spanish shipwreck 100 feet offshore.
Old Rhodes Key
Head North from Key Largo and you’ll find yourself in this beautiful enclave of Biscayne National Park. Approximately a 30 minute jaunt from the dock, this section of the Keys has been a draw for nature lovers, and aquatic explorers for the better part of two centuries.
Reef Fishing
Fishing inside the reef is popular, lots of spots along the patch reefs for hogfish and snapper. Bring your catch to a restaurant for them to prepare your fresh caught meal.