Islamorada's Matecumbe Keys
Upper Keys, Florida Keys
About This Activity
Upper and Lower Matecumbe Keys are the heart of Islamorada — the 'Sport Fishing Capital of the World.' Feed giant tarpon off the dock at Robbie's Marina, browse local art galleries, and visit the Hurricane Monument commemorating the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. The Indian Key Historic State Park, accessible only by boat, offers ruins of a 19th-century settlement.
Seasonal note: Year-round. Tarpon feeding best Mar-Jul.
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