Trip to Islamorada, the United States: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Islamorada – Flórida Destination Florida Keys

How to get there

Miami International Airport (MIA) Miami · 125 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Along US 1, south of Key Largo; having your own road transport makes it easier to stop at the different access points.

How many days

One day for the museum and the geology, with more time if you add boating.

When to go

For Islamorada, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer from June to September, plan for breaks due to heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car is practical for the sites spread across the islands that make up Islamorada.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Islamorada

Morning
History of Diving Museum
Dedicate the start of the itinerary to the History of Diving Museum. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Islamorada.
Afternoon
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
After the break, head to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Check access and tour the site without turning the afternoon in Islamorada into a series of transfers.
Late afternoon
Return via the History of Diving Museum area
Finish walks in the area of Islamorada already visited and return to lodging before planning another outing. Light and weather can alter the duration of this stage.
Evening
Free evening in Islamorada
Dine near your base in Islamorada and keep the evening free to rest after visiting the History of Diving Museum and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to reach Islamorada and begin the visit?

Head south from Key Largo along the Overseas Highway axis.

How many days to allocate to Islamorada?

One day covers the museum and the on-land geological visit.

How to get around during your stay in Islamorada?

The points are spread across more than one island.

Is Islamorada only of interest to divers?

No. The museum presents the history of underwater exploration, and Windley Key allows observation of geology on land.

Your trip to Islamorada.