Are the Florida Keys worth visiting? Absolutely, yes! There are a thousand and one reasons to take some Florida Keys tours or just wander around and explore the Keys for yourself.
While there are plenty of Keys residents who get by with just a bike and a boat, a tourist to the islands is going to need a car, especially if they're taking our Florida Keys self-guided driving tour.
Of the 800 Florida Keys, there are only about 10 or 11 big enough to take note of, and they're all reachable by car if you take the Overseas Highway. The route starts at Key Largo, the biggest of the Keys. At the end of the line is Key West, one of the most eclectic little cities in the US.
From one end of the Seven Mile Bridge to the other, it is about a ten-minute drive. However, you should feel free to take your time since, as any Florida Keys tour will tell you, the Seven Mile Bridge has some of the most beautiful views of the ocean anywhere in the Keys.
No, not really. Seven Mile Bridge is a stretch of highway over the water, so while the view of the ocean is one of the most spectacular vistas on any Florida Keys tour, there isn't really anywhere to stop your car and look around.
Thinking of checking out the Florida Keys but not sure where to start? We recommend checking out Anne's Beach in Islamorada or Sandspur Beach and Loggerhead Beach in the Bahia Honda State Park.
If you’re looking for things to do in the Florida Keys, you could always try doing some online research or asking a travel agent. However, in our admittedly biased opinion, a self-guided audio tour of the Florida Keys is the best way to make the most of your trip without breaking a sweat (or breaking […]