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IslamoradaIslamorada, Village of Islands

Give Islamorada 2 nights with a car: it is a string of keys on US 1, not a walkable town, and the diving, fishing and sunsets need a full day.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Nov–Apr (dry, mild); May–Jun good for diving
avoid Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak, hot and humid)
Airports
MIA · FLL · EYW
Nights
2–3
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Islamorada is a village of islands strung along US 1 between Key Largo and Marathon: Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper and Lower Matecumbe. It bills itself as the sport-fishing capital of the world and backs it up with reefs, wrecks and backcountry flats. There is no real downtown; you drive between marinas, state parks and waterfront restaurants. Two nights is the useful minimum, three if you dive.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Islamorada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Street or quick mealBreakfast plate$12–20
  • BeerDraft beer at a waterfront bar$7–12
  • Museum or sight ticketState park entry (per vehicle)check$4–8
  • Budget bedRental house or condo (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$350
  • Mid-range bedMotel or budget room, a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedMotel or budget room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$120 · Mid US$220 · High US$400

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sport fishing and backcountry flatsSnorkel and dive reefs (Alligator, Davis, Pickles)The Eagle wreck and Conch WallSunset dining and tarpon feedingTheater of the Sea
Airports
MIA Miami International (Drive south on US 1, roughly 1 h 45 min to Islamorada; rent a car at the airport.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (About 2 h by car; Card Sound Road (toll) is a slower but quieter alternative to the US 1 stretch.) · EYW Key West International (About 1 h 45 min north on US 1 if you fly into the far end of the chain.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Islamorada: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

24°C

17°C

6 rd

Feb

25°C

18°C

5 rd

Mar

27°C

20°C

5 rd

Apr

29°C

22°C

5 rd

May

31°C

24°C

8 rd

Jun

32°C

26°C

12 rd

Jul

33°C

27°C

12 rd

Aug

33°C

27°C

14 rd

Sep

32°C

26°C

15 rd

Oct

30°C

24°C

11 rd

Nov

27°C

21°C

7 rd

Dec

25°C

18°C

6 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is effectively required: US 1 (Overseas Highway) is the only road, addresses are given as mile markers, and buses are infrequent. Greyhound/FlixBus stops at the Wendy's lot at 82201 Overseas Highway (MM 82), and Miami-Dade Metrobus 301 stops at MM 74, but neither gets you to the reefs or beaches. Taxis and rideshare exist but are thin; book dive and fishing boats with pickup in mind.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Key Largo

go

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Drive north on US 1

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the first easy snorkel stop.

Marathon, Florida

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive south on US 1

Seven Mile Bridge, Sombrero Beach and the Turtle Hospital.

Duck Key

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive south on US 1

Mostly a resort island; only worth it if you are staying or dining there.

Big Pine Key

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive south on US 1

National Key Deer Refuge; slow down, deer cross the road.

Key West

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive south on US 1

Too far for a relaxed return day; sleep there instead.

Stock Island

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h 10 min

Drive south on US 1 past Key West

Pair with Key West, not with a day trip from Islamorada.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Upper Matecumbe Key (MM 81–84)

The closest thing to a centre: most restaurants, marinas and resorts sit along this stretch.

Lower Matecumbe Key (MM 74–77)

Quieter, closer to Anne's Beach and Robbie's; good if you want water access without the traffic.

Plantation and Windley Key (MM 85–90)

North end, nearest the state parks and the drive from Miami; a few resorts and marinas.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$120–180 excl. bed
Mid
$180–320 excl. bed
High
$320+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Waterfront resort room1 × 2 nights × US$350US$700
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$220US$880
Rental car, one day1 × US$80 · checkUS$80
Snorkel trip, half day2 × US$85 · checkUS$170
Party-boat fishing, full day2 × US$60 · checkUS$120
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$25US$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$200
Trip total≈ US$550 per person per day, bed includedUS$2,200

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Breakfast plate$12–20
Fish sandwich or grouper plate$18–32
Draft beer at a waterfront bar$7–12
State park entry (per vehicle)check$4–8
Snorkel or dive boat, half daycheck$60–150
Gasoline, per galloncheck$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Islamorada is a low-crime resort area; the real risks are US 1 traffic, strong sun and currents on the reef, and storms in season. Lock the car, keep valuables out of sight at trailheads and beaches, and check the marine forecast before any boat trip.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct; watch forecasts and know your evacuation route north on US 1.
  • US 1 is a two-lane highway with heavy traffic and few passing places; a 10-mile hop can take 30 minutes in season.
  • Mosquitoes are serious near the water at dusk, especially at waterfront restaurants: bring repellent.
  • Sun is strong year-round; reef-safe sunscreen is expected on the water.
  • Some beaches are small and rocky; Anne's Beach has no chair or kayak rental, bring your own.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in the Keys; consulates are in Miami. US visitors: your own country's consulate in Miami is the contact point.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MIA → Islamorada by rental car: about 1 h 45 min, fuel and tolls only (check)
  • Greyhound/FlixBus to the Wendy's stop, MM 82: book ahead; limited daily departures (check)
  • Snorkel trip from a local marina: $60–150 half day (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the marina? — Where is the marina?
  • I have a reservation — I have a reservation
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How far is it in miles? — How far is it in miles?
  • Is the water rough today? — Is the water rough today?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Islamorada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, mild); May–Jun good for diving · avoid Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak, hot and humid) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MIA and FLL: rental-car desks, US 1 vs Card Sound Road, and a late-arrival rung.
  2. Four water clusters with rescue anchors: Upper Matecumbe dining, Robbie's and Lower Matecumbe, the state parks, and the reef/wreck dive sites.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Indian Key, Lignumvitae Key, Windley Key Fossil Reef, Long Key, Theater of the Sea) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and hostile-arrival fixtures (hurricane watch, US 1 closure, no rental car) so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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