Your home base in the Upper Keys.

You're at 300 Buttonwood Circle — Mile Marker 99, oceanside. Shopping, restaurants, dive shops, marinas, and a Publix are all within a few minutes' drive. Many spots are within walking distance.

Distances throughout this guide are measured from your cabana along US-1.

A few local rules of thumb

Read these once and forget them. They'll make your trip smoother.

Reef-safe sunscreen only — oxybenzone is illegal at most reef sites.
Don't touch coral, even with a fin. Float, don't stand.
Crocodiles & manatees live here — keep distance, never feed.
Mosquitos bite at dusk — bug spray is your friend in summer.
Mile markers count down as you head south toward Key West.
Tides matter — Florida Bay is shallow; check NOAA before paddling.
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Attractions & Nature

Reefs, parks, history, and the wild side of the Keys.

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Restaurants & Bars

Sunset patios, conch fritters, and the best key lime pie within 25 miles.

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Water Activities

Snorkel, dive, paddle, parasail, fish — pick your day.

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Kid-Friendly

Splash pads, playgrounds, dolphins, glass-bottom boats, and tarpon feeding.

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Groceries & Provisioning

Stocking the cabana, fresh fish, last-minute essentials.

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Boat & Dock Rentals

Slips, marinas, peer-to-peer docks, and rental fleets.

Phone & Emergency

Quick Reference

Save these to your phone when you arrive.

ServicePhoneLocation
Emergency911
Mariners Hospital (ER)(305) 434-3000MM 91.5 · 7.5 mi south
Monroe County Sheriff (substation)(305) 853-3211MM 102 · 3 mi north
Key Largo Animal Hospital(305) 451-1313MM 99 · 0.2 mi
US Post Office (Key Largo)(800) 275-8777MM 100 · 1 mi north
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce(305) 451-1414MM 106 · 7 mi north
Florida Highway Patrol*FHP (*347)Statewide
US Coast Guard (marine emergency)VHF Ch 16 / 911Marine VHF
Florida Keys Mosquito Control(305) 292-7190

Useful tips for your stay

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