Key Largo

Key Largo
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Key Largo today?

Key Largo sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8724580, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Key Largo?

Park at Key Largo in lots like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Harry Harris Park, Key Largo Bayside Marina. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $8/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Key Largo?

At Key Largo, don't miss the Conch Chowder at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Key Largo?

Boats leave Key Largo from John Pennekamp Marina, including the Pennekamp Reef Snorkel — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Key Largo this week?

Key Largo hosts Pennekamp Dive & Snorkel and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Key Largo?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Key Largo into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.

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Are dogs allowed at Key Largo?

It depends on when. Monroe County's general park policy allows leashed pets, but none may run loose on any county park or beach. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you drink alcohol at Key Largo?

Only with a permit. Alcohol on any Monroe County property requires prior written approval from the County Administrator, which an ordinary beachgoer bringing a drink has not obtained. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you have a fire or grill at Key Largo?

Only with a permit. Bringing a grill other than one the county has already provided on site requires the Parks & Beaches Director's prior approval. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you smoke at Key Largo?

No. Smoking and tobacco use are banned on all Monroe County property. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.

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At Key Largo, the sun sets at 7:11 PM today — about 11h 57m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:14 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Key Largo update at the top of the conditions page.