9 days in Key Largo & Key West Itinerary

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Island Dolphin Care, get engrossed in the history at History of Diving Museum, then fulfill a lifelong dream with Theater of the Sea, and finally look for gifts at Bass Pro Shops. On the 19th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, then test your problem-solving skills at Kingdom Escape Games, and then identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Key Largo visit planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Key Largo. In July in Key Largo, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Explore Key West's surroundings by going to Marathon (Sombrero Reef, The Turtle Hospital, &more) and Big Pine Key (National Key Deer Refuge & Bahia Honda State Park). Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the gorgeous colors at Western Dry Rocks, examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Vandenberg Wreck.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Key West journey website.

You can drive from Key Largo to Key West in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Key West can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 81°F.