The weather in the Florida Keys offers year round opportunities for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities such as water sports, fishing or relaxing by the beach. There are hundreds of species of fish thriving in the waters surrounding the Keys. A great way to see them is snorkeling around coral reefs and shipwrecks. If you would rather catch the fish there is plenty of opportunity to go out into the waters aboard a fishing charter boat. While onboard, you may catch sailfish, tuna, wahoo and snapper. When visiting the Florida Keys, stay at one of the resorts located along the beach just off of Oversea Highway.
Complete with a bayside pool, Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort offers guests a choice of staying in traditional hotel rooms or one-bedroom villas, complete with kitchens. While staying at the resort you can take advantage of the many different water sport activities such as boating, diving, swimming and snorkeling. The marina is home to the Amoray Diver, the resorts scuba and snorkel boat which departs at least twice a day into the waters off the Florida Keys. You can bring your own snorkel equipment or rent it from the full service marina. Snorkel lessons are available for those less experienced in the water.
Nestled among a tropical garden, the Azul del Mar offers a private white sand beach with a coral reef just off shore. The location of the resort and views from the room are perfect for relaxing and watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Choose from rooms with king beds and kitchenette or a suite with a full kitchen for your stay in the Florida Keys. Snorkeling trips are offered daily from the resort to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Fishing trips are offered into some of the area’s backcountry.
Stay at the Holiday Isle Beach Resort and Marina where you have access to fishing, snorkeling and the beaches in the upper section of the Florida Keys. You can choose from a traditional room or a suite for your accommodations and enjoy one of eight restaurants and bars. There is live entertainment and dancing available nightly for all guests. During the day go deep sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean or head into Florida’s backcountry aboard one of the resort’s fishing charters. You also can bring your own boat and dock it at the resort’s marina. Spend time snorkeling in the coral reef located just off shore from the 35 foot custom dive boat that takes two trips out to sea a day. While snorkeling you can explore Alligator Reef to Conch Reef, including the wreck of the Eagle.
No need to worry about your view at the Pelican Cove Resort, especially since all of the rooms have balconies overlooking the water. The resort is in the middle of tropical gardens with a private beach and freshwater pool. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent some from a nearby dive shop to explore the waters and coral reefs. Local fishing charters come by the marina to pick you up for half day or full day fishing excursions. Rooms offer a direct view of the ocean or overlooking the marina and come with mini refrigerator; suites offer full kitchens.
Explore the coral reefs that are located just off the beach at Conch Key Cottages. You can bring your own equipment or rent some from the marina. The resort also offers snorkeling packages for families and group gatherings. If you do not have a boat for your fishing expedition you can book a fishing charter and the captain will come to the resort to pick you up. After your day at sea, enjoy a relaxing time in the freshwater pool near the marina.
