Below I have listed some information to help with planning for your upcoming vacation to Islamorada. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. To begin with – here is the link to the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. – www.islamoradachamber.co m It is a Great source of information - including Events, Fishing, Marinas, Dining, Fishing Charter s, Eco Tours and more PLACES TO GO Islamorada Founders Park - MM 87 - 305 - 664 - 6400. There is an Olympic sized pool with diving area, a shallow wate r sandy beach, water sports rentals, ball fields, fishing jetty, bocce, tennis, basketball courts, vita course, path, skate park, Boat ramp and more. A great place to take kids. Movies & Park Events. Show your rental contract to avoid entry fee. Theat re of the Sea - MM 84.5 - 305 - 664 - 2431 Marine Park , swim with dolphins or sea lions, turtle, alligator sharks and rays. Sunset eco cruise and snorkeling adventure cruise. Robbie’s Marina - MM 77.5 - 305 - 664 - 8070. A Fun place to feed the tarpon. A MUST D O!!!!!! Great for kids. Daily fishing and snorkeling excursions. Eco & sunset cruises & parasailing. There is an outdoor flea market with island stuff, and you can eat at Hungry Tarpon next door. Boat Rentals A Family Fun Boat Tour - MM 85.5 – 305 - 89 6 – 2915 - Email: FamilyFunBoattours@gmail.com 85500 Overseas Highway ð Islamorada, FL 33036 Whether your interest is snorkeling, sightseeing, a visit to the famous Islamorada sandbar, learning more about the Florida Keys ecosystem or simply enjoying a relaxing sunset cruise, their friendly and professional certified Captains will treat you like f amily. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is a Florida State Park located at mile marker 85.5 across from Angler’s Reef. It was a former quarry used by Henry Flagler in the early 1900s to help his building of the Overseas Railroad John Pennycamp Coral Reef State Park: Key Largo MM 102.5 305 - 4 51 - 6300 Cannon Beach, Snorkeling & Scuba tours, Canoeing, Kayaking, Glass bottom boat. Turtle Hospital : 2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 743 - 2552 Dolphin Research Center: 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050 (305) 289 - 1121 Rain Barrel - MM 86 - Funky, rustic spot with a giant lobster out front for local sculptors , paintings, pottery and gifts. Shops, galleries, and outdoor cafe. Bass Pro Shop/World Wide Sportsmen ( MM 81.6 Bayside) great place to shop for any outdoor equipment you may have forgotten. Plus, you can eat upstairs at Zane Grey Lounge or outside at Islamorada Fish Company, where you can also feed Tarpon and Sharks. Best Places to see the Sunset: Islamorada Fish Co, Lorelei, Marker 88, Morada Bay, and Pierre’s an d many others 7 Sports/Islamorada Water Sports Company MM 84.7 305 - 853 - 5483 84771 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 Boat Rentals and Charters, Wave runner Rentals and Tours, Kiteboarding, Wakeboarding, Paddle b oarding , Kayaks and Hobie Cats. Seven and IWC are your one - stop shop in the Florida Keys for everything on the water. IWC has a large fleet varying from 16` flats boats to 27` Offshore Center Consoles and more than 25 Jet Skis. Seven offers full - service kiteboarding lessons, kitebo arding sessions and kiteboarding gear Backcountry Cowboy (MM82). (305)517 - 4177 www.backcountrycowboy.com Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Bikes, Everglades Kayaking They will drop them off on the beach in our community, where there is a great sandbar about 100 f eet out. Paddle the Florida Keys (MM90). (305) 434 - 5930. www.paddlethefloridakeys.com/#!rentals - & - tour - rates . Paddle Board & Kayak rentals. (will deliver to the house/beach) eco tours. Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary - 93600 Overseas Highway, Taver nier - info@keepthemflying.org B OAT RENTAL Snake Creek Marina - MM 85 ( 305) 396 - 7724. Walking distance from Anglers Reef (by far the most convenient). They have boats and Jet Skis. Island Boat Rental - MM 84.5 - 305 - 664 - 0091 for paddle board, kayak, jets and boat rentals and tours. LOCATED at Post Card Inn Marina where fishing charters are available. (may not yet have re - opened) Robbie’s Marina (MM 77.5 Bayside ), 305 - 664 - 8070 Boat Ramp - Islamorada Founders Park is closest Ramp for launching – MM 87 – with House Vacation Rental contract – I believe they waive any fees. SCUBA DIVING Islamorada Dive Center : MM84 - 305 - 664 - 3483 Hens/Chickens , Cheeca Rocks and Alligator Reef - places my wife and I go snorkeling. Fishing – Backcountry & Deep - Sea Charters are available – see Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Website for contact info BOAT/FISHING SUPPLIES Abel`s Tackle Box 305 - 664 - 2900 84341 Old Highway ð Islamorada, FL 33036 A quaint Florida Keys tackle shop continuously in business for over fifty years. They carry all essential supplies for your tackle box and more. Open daily at 5:30 am until sunset 7 days a week. Services include fr esh and frozen bait, rods, reels, hook lines , sinkers etc. They also have lobster gear, refreshments including water, beer, snacks and ice cream West Marine 81984 Overseas Highway 786 - 971 - 3269 RESTAURANTS BREAKFAS T Bayside Gourmet MM 82.7, 305 - 735 - 4471 (love the shrimp & bacon omelet) Midway Cafe MM 80.5 305 - 664 - 2622 Funky little cafe (love the egg & brie sandwich with bacon & homemade raspberry - honey sauce on ciabatta role) Mango Mikes MM 82.2 305 - 664 - 8022 Informal breakfast and smoothies – NO view but a locals favorite The Green Turtle Inn MM 81.2 305 - 664 - 2006 – old keys restaurant - dinner/ breakfast Island Gril l MM 8 5 – 305 – 664 – 8400 – great Olmettes and Tuna Nachos Bitton Bistro Cafe MM 82 305 - 396 - 7481 French style pastries, crepes & expresso Made 2 Order - MM 90.6 305 - 852 - 3251 waterfront - great breakfast or lunch go by boat Craig’s MM 90 305 - 852 - 9424 Breakfast always Waterfront Dining : Hog Heaven : MM 8 5 - 305 - 664 - 9669 a fun place to walk to & the best place to party. Rollicking sports bar & dance club with outdoor waterside seating, pub grub & pool tables. Can go by Boat. Island Grill MM 85 - 305 - 664 - 8400 – Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Walk or go by Boat Ocean View : 84.5 305 - 664 - 8052 Good Inexpensive sports bar food; great outdoor atmosphere Lazy Days : MM79.9 305 - 664 - 5256 - O cean front dining. Great seafood A MUST GO place Mile Marker 88 : MM88 305 - 852 - 9315 Beachside dining & amazing sunsets Lorelei - MM 82 305 - 664 - 2692 sunset celebrations with entertainment A MUST GO – for sunset, music and drinks Morada Bay MM 81.6 305 - 664 - 3225 Great view, tables in the sand, full moon party NICE BEACH Pierre’s, 305 - 664 - 3225 Next to Morada Bay, Upscale & great for special occasions. Square Grouper – 80460 Overseas Highway, Islamorada – 786 - 901 - 5678 Other Dining : Bayside Gourmet MM 82.7 Bayside (305 - 735 - 4471), Gourmet Pizza’s & Italian Food. They deliver to our house Monday - Saturday after 5:00 We love their soups. Ask about their nightly specials & soup of the day. Shrimp Shack MM81.9 305 - 664 - 8433 Try shrimp fritters, or the catch of the day, “senator style: NO view - but we love Senator Almandine with Snapper and their Fritters M.E.A.T MM88 305 - 852 - 3833 - Burgers & such Green Turtle Inn - MM81.2 305 - 664 - 2006 – Famous restaurant with Great Food Kaiyo Grill MM 81.7 305 - 664 - 5556 Excellent Asian fusion & sushi - Great food Ziggy & Mad Dogs - MM 83 305 - 664 - 3391 u pscale, known for steaks Che f Michael - MM 81.6 305 - 664 - 0640 - Excellent Food. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill – MM 87 – 305 451 4083 – Mexican food Cia Hound – located at Post Card Inn – mm 84 – Italian Food – Very Good DELIVERY: Bayside Gourmet MM 82.7 (305 - 735 - 4471) Overseas Kitchen (305) 664 - 0848 FRESH FISH to pick up to cook at home: Casa Mar Seafood, 90775 Old Hwy in Tavernier - 305 - 440 - 3935 GROCERY Publix Islamorada (MM 83) Winn Dixie (MM91) Trading Post Grocery (MM 81.5) Open 24 - 7 Fishermen get lunches to go. KEY LARGO CHOCOLATES – In Key Largo & Islamorada at MM 82 - great for ice cream and artesian homemade chocolates