Monroe County

Florida's southernmost county, covering the Florida Keys and known for its over-water highway, coral-reef diving and Key West.

Monroe County occupies the southernmost part of Florida. Its main body is the string of islands known as the Florida Keys, while its mainland portion lies largely within the Everglades. The Overseas Highway (US-1) links the islands with a series of bridges, among which the Seven Mile Bridge offers spectacular views. Key Largo and Islamorada are known for snorkeling, diving and sport fishing, with John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park nearby. At the southern end, Key West has the Hemingway Home, sunsets at Mallory Square and the landmark marking the southernmost point in the contiguous U.S., and boats depart from there for Dry Tortugas National Park. Winter and spring offer the best weather, while summer and fall are hot, humid and fall within hurricane season. The gateway is Key West International Airport, or you can drive south from Miami.

Destinations

• Key West
• Key Largo & Islamorada

Itineraries

• Miami, Everglades & Florida Keys Tour – Drive south from Miami through the Everglades, take the Overseas Highway to Key West, and return the same way.
• Florida Grand Loop Tour – Starting in Miami, explore the Keys, the Gulf Coast, Orlando, and St. Augustine.