Which is nicer, Key Largo or Islamorada?

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It depends on what you want: by our listings Key Largo has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Islamorada is the quieter pick. Restaurants and bars in Islamorada rate a little higher on average (4.56 vs 4.38).

Beaches: Key Largo 2 vs Islamorada 0

Restaurants: Key Largo 51 vs Islamorada 17

Bars and clubs: Key Largo 17 vs Islamorada 5

Hotels and inns: Key Largo 28 vs Islamorada 4

Attractions, museums and parks: Key Largo 30 vs Islamorada 11

The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:

Cannon Beach (3.8★), Key Largo
Avenue Subs Key Largo (4.9★), Key Largo
Kona Kai Resort, Gallery and Botanic Gardens (4.9★), Key Largo
Islamorada Brewery & Distillery (Islamorada) (4.9★), Islamorada
Deep Sea Scuba and Snorkeling (4.8★), Islamorada

Deep Sea Scuba and Snorkeling

Dive shop · Boat tour agency · Diving center

We have 2 boats, 80460 Overseas Hwy Just Behind the Square Grouper Restaurant in Islamorada. We have two offices. The retail store is at, 81900 Overseas Hwy Ste3, Islamorada (305) 664-4555 Open until 5:30 PM

4.8

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Kona Kai Resort, Gallery and Botanic Gardens

Resort hotel · Art gallery · Botanical garden

97802 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo (305) 852-7200

4.9

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Avenue Subs Key Largo

Sandwich shop · Takeout Restaurant

98900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo (305) 741-7461 Open until 4:00 PM

4.9

Cannon Beach

Beach

Key Largo, FL 33037, Key Largo

3.8

Islamorada Brewery & Distillery (Islamorada)

Brewery · Beer garden · Cocktail bar

82229 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada (305) 440-2162 Open until 10:00 PM

4.9

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Which is nicer, Key Largo or Islamorada?

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