Can you kayak around Key West?

The kayaking trail throughout the Keys runs some 115 miles from Key Largo to Key West. It is a part of the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. Each area of the destination features specific spots for optimal paddling and close-up viewing of the Keys' natural world.
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Where is the best place to kayak in the Keys?

Where Should I Go Kayaking In The Florida Keys?
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State.
  • Spanish Harbor Boat Ramp at the Lower Keys.
  • Garden Cove in Key Largo.
  • Florida Bay Outfitters.
  • Indian Key Historic State Park.
  • Big Pine Key.
  • Bahia Honda State Park.
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Can you kayak to Dry Tortugas?

A kayak can be a great way to explore the beauty of the Dry Tortugas. As you paddle you can look down through clear water at the diverse marine life that makes the seagrass beds and coral reefs their home.
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Where do you launch the kayak in the Keys?

In the heart of the Keys at Marathon, kayakers can launch from Curry Hammock State Park, Tom's Harbor Cut and Sombrero Beach. The Old Wooden Bridge Marina, Bahia Honda State Park, Looe Key Reef Resort, Dolphin Marina and three sites on No Name Key are prime launching spots in the Lower Keys.
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Can you kayak to Indian Key?

Kayak Indian Key

Indian Key is located only a half-mile offshore but feels a world away. One of the best ways to reach the 11-acre island is by paddling over the shallow seagrass flats.
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Can you paddle board to Indian Key?

Indian Key is located only a half-mile offshore but feels a world away. This 11-acre island is accessible only by boat and sits just off Lower Matacumbe at MM 78.5. One of the best ways to reach the island is by paddling over the shallow seagrass flats.
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Can you launch your own kayak at Robbies?

Have your own kayak? You can launch it from the little beach area on US1 bayside (Mile Marker 77-79), slightly north of Robbies. You can see it already, east of the bridge, or on the 'oceanside', as the locals say.
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Can you kayak in the Keys?

The kayaking trail throughout the Keys runs some 115 miles from Key Largo to Key West. It is a part of the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. Each area of the destination features specific spots for optimal paddling and close-up viewing of the Keys' natural world.
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How long does it take to paddle to Indian Key?

It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to kayak to Indian Key Historic State Park, located off shore in Islamorada. You can launch your kayak off the ocean side of the park area along the Overseas Highway between Mile Markers 77 and 79.
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Can you kayak anywhere in Florida?

The quick answer is yes. Each vessel that is operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state must be titled by this state unless it's (as it pertains to Kayaks and Canoes): A non-motor-powered vessel less than 16 feet in length (see above reference to non-motorized kayak or canoes.
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Is Dry Tortugas worth the trip?

Dry Tortugas National Park is fascinating both in its unique marine landscape and its history, and it's definitely worth the visit. Located at the tip of the Flordia Keys is the stunning Dry Tortugas National Park. It preserves seven breathtaking Dry Tortugas Islands.
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Can you kayak to Dry Tortugas from Key West?

If you are like the majority of visitors to Dry Tortugas National Park, you will be taking the Yankee Freedom Ferry. The ferry only has room for three kayaks per trip, and they must be under 17 feet long.
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How long does it take to kayak to Loggerhead Key?

Loggerhead Key is 3 miles to the west of Garden Key and can take several hours to paddle round trip.
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Where can I see manatees in Key West?

Stock Rock Cafe Is A Local Hot Spot For Manatees

Swing over to visit us at Cow Key Marina, for daily manatee sightings!!!
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Where is the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys?

10 Best Snorkeling Spots in the Florida Keys
  • Bahia Honda State Park. ...
  • Biscayne National Park. ...
  • Fort Zachary Taylor. ...
  • Sombrero Reef, Marathon. ...
  • Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area, Big Pine Key. ...
  • Long Key State Park. ...
  • Alligator Reef Lighthouse. ...
  • Cheeca Rocks, Islamorada. Credit: tropical studio/shutterstock.com.
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Where can I launch a paddle board in Key West?

Great spots to launch are Smathers Beach, Higgs Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor, Simonton Street Beach and Sugar Loaf Key.
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Can you kayak to Islamorada sandbar?

Less than one mile offshore on the oceanside, you will find the popular Islamorada Sandbar. This “underwater island” is only accessible by boat or float (paddleboards, kayak, etc).
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How do you get to Alligator Reef Lighthouse?

How To Get To Alligator Reef Lighthouse. So the Alligator Reef Lighthouse is just under five nautical miles off the coast of Islamorada (to the east), and you can only get there by water vessel.
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Can you kayak in Florida?

With more than 1,260 miles of coastline, 1,700 rivers and creeks, 7,700 lakes and over 700 springs, kayaking adventures are plentiful in the Sunshine State. And Florida's paddling offerings are as diverse as they are generous.
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Is there an Indian Key in Florida?

Henry Flagler used Indian Key to support his dredging operations during the early construction of the Indian Key Fill causeway. After the historic hurricane of 1935, the island ceased being used or inhabited. In 1971, the State of Florida bought the Key and designated it a historic site.
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How do you get the Indian Key?

Indian Key is located offshore from Lower Matecumbe Key in Islamorada. It can only be reached by boat. Arrange for a kayak rental at Robbie's Marina. There is a $2.50 per person state park admission fee, payable at the dock.
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Where is Kevin's Marina in bloodline?

The Coral Bay Marina doubles as Kevin Rayburn's boat yard in Bloodline. The sun sets on a great afternoon in Islamorada!
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