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Key Largo, FL

Key Largo is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States, located on the island of Key Largo in the upper Florida Keys. The population was 12,447 at the 2020 census, up from 10,433 in 2010. The name comes from the Spanish Cayo Largo, or "long key". It is both the first island and town of the Florida Keys to be reached from the Overseas Highway to Key West. It was also the location of one of the stations of the Overseas Railroad.

Key Largo is located at 25°6′24″N 80°25′48″W (25.106637, -80.429917). It shares the island of Key Largo with Tavernier to the southwest and North Key Largo to the northeast. U.S. Route 1, the Overseas Highway, runs the length of the community, leading north 57 miles (92 km) to Miami and southwest 97 miles (156 km) to Key West.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 square miles (39 km²), of which 12.0 square miles (31 km²) are land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), or 20.96%, is water.

Key Largo is the location of the first undersea park in the United States, established in 1963, and called the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (located at Mile Marker 102). The park is primarily offshore and stretches 3 miles (5 km) into the Atlantic Ocean and is 25 miles (40 km) long. Adjacent to this is the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary covering 178 square nautical miles. Both areas were designed to protect marine life, including the extensive coral reefs in the area.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Key Largo, complemented by its serene coastal environment. The Mariners Hospital, a prominent healthcare facility, serves the community by offering a range of medical services. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge.

Top sites in Key Largo, FL are John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Dolphins Plus Bayside, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park.

Population: 12,069 (2023). ZIP code: 33037. Area code: 305. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 15.25 sq mi (39.49 km²).

FAQs

Why is Key Largo, FL famous?

Key Largo is flanked by Everglades National Park to the west, a premier destination for kayakers, birders, and anglers. To the east is the continental United States' only living coral barrier reef, earning Key Largo the moniker of Diving Capital of the World. Six miles offshore in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is the Spiegel Grove shipwreck, a 510-foot former U.S. Navy ship intentionally scuttled in 2002.

How expensive is Key Largo, FL?

The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Key Largo is $46,025 a year — greater than the annual cost of living for Florida of $36,375 and greater than the national figure of $38,433. Housing is one of the largest components of the cost of living. In Key Largo, the median home value is $380,200, greater than the national median home value of $204,900.

Can you swim in the Ocean in Key Largo, FL?

Key Largo Community Park is a public beach park that provides a tranquil coastal environment with various amenities for a memorable beach outing. Relax on the sandy beach and dip into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim. Engage in friendly competition on the beach volleyball courts or enjoy a leisurely beachside picnic with the provided tables and grills.

Sources

Monroe County

Wikipedia

Get My Boat

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Fla-keys

Mariners Hospital

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Dolphins Plus Bayside

Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

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