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Activity Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

An activity in Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning, Apr–Sep.

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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo
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Why go

First undersea park in the U.S., with snorkel and glass-bottom boat trips to the reef.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Key Largo, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Sundowners, 1.7 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Mile Marker 102.5
Price
$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning, Apr–Sep

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Key Largo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sundowners

    Bayside restaurant since 1985 with west-facing tables over Florida Bay.

    Food · 1.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Christ of the Abyss

    Bronze statue on the reef at Key Largo Dry Rocks, reached by snorkel or dive boat.

    Activity · 5.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    African Queen

    The steamboat from the 1951 film, running short canal cruises.

    Activity · 5.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Café

    Working fish house serving lobster rolls and fresh hogfish at waterside tables.

    Food · 6.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

    Largest tract of tropical hardwood hammock in the U.S., with easy trails.

    Outdoors · 7.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

    Ocean-side tiki bar and seafood restaurant on a canal.

    Drinks · 11 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a stop on our Florida Keys Adventure route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Key Largo

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is our only activity pick in Key Largo; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Key Largo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Key Largo run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park itself, we suggest: Morning, Apr–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Key Largo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Key Largo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Key Largo, FL 33037, USA
Coordinates
25.15665, -80.37541
Destination
Key Largo, Florida
Website
pennekamppark.com

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Plan on about 4 hours at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Our pick: Morning, Apr–Sep. Insider tip: Morning snorkel trips have calmer water; book at the park concession.

Where is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is at Key Largo, FL 33037, USA, in Mile Marker 102.5. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park appears on Florida Keys Adventure, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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