Each island in the Florida Keys is a miniature paradise in itself, boasting unique attractions in addition to normal offerings that make Florida a famous vacation destination. Real estate and homes for sale in the Florida Keys are often located close to the ocean, placing their residents near swimming, snorkeling, diving, sunbathing, and white sandy beaches. The main regions of the Florida Keys are Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine, the Lower Keys, and Key West. Key Largo’s Caribbean Club was the filming site for this destination’s namesake film. The Holiday Harbor Marina in Key Largo is the permanent home of the African Queen, a famous Hollywood boat, and also of the Thayer IV of “On Golden Pond”. Other major attractions on Key Largo include the Albury House, the Caribbean Shipwreck Museum and Research Institute, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and several good diving sites.
Islamorada, considered to be one of the premier destinations for sportfishing in the world, is predictably famous for its excellent charter fishing cruises, as well as for its restaurants, kayaking, parasailing, and sunset cruises. Marathon is well known for its central location, and the opportunities for fishing, camping, relaxing, dining, and eco-touring. Big Pine and the lower keys are also filled with attractions, including Bahia Honda State Park, the endangered Key Deer, Looe Key Marine Sanctuary, and Naval Air Station Key West. Key West itself is full of restaurants, shops, resorts, campgrounds and places to dive, swim, fish, and even visit haunted houses.