top 10 things to do in Islamorada, Florida Keys -- a great place for families to visit

Things to do for families in Islamorada, Florida Keys
Islander Resort
The famous Islander Resort has onsite restaurants & bars, two beautiful pools & hot tub. They have an enormous beach area with plenty of lounge chairs $ tents, & a place to rent watersports equip. Even if you don’t stay there, you can still visit their beach & pool as long as you let security know at the entrance that you have come for lunch, dinner &/or drinks.
https://www.islanderfloridakeys.com/

Robbies Marina
Robbie's is famous for feeding giant Tarpon. It is literally a feeding frenzy of Tarpon & Pelicans!  Robbie's also offers parasailing, kayak & paddleboard rentals which you can take to the nearby mangroves. They have a plethora of vendors selling decent priced souvenirs & an outdoor bar & restaurant with live entertainment.
https://www.robbies.com/

Theater of the Sea
Besides dolphin, sea lion, parrot & other shows to attend, they also offer one on one experiences: meet/swim/wade/paint with the dolphin, sea lion, sea turtle, swim with the sharks &/or rays & meet the alligator or parrots. Call ahead to arrange.
https://theaterofthesea.com/attractions/

Eco tours (including options for kayak & paddleboard tours)
An eco tour offers an opportunity to see any of the following: manatees, dolphins, nurse sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, many species of birds and fish & more. Get up close while kayaking through the mangroves. The crystal clear waters allow up to 60′ of visibility most days. Call ahead.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34346-Activities-c61-t216-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html
For paddleboarding
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34346-Activities-c61-t270-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html
For Kayaking
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34346-Activities-c61-t191-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html

Keys History & Discovery Center
This museum features interactive exhibits delving into Florida Keys history, aquariums exploring the Florida Reef, Corals, the invasive Lionfish, a 35-seat movie theater, & a research library. The museum is located on the same property as the Islander Resort.  So kill two birds with one stone and make a day of it!
https://www.keysdiscovery.com/

Enjoy a sunset cruise
Sunsets in the Islamorada Bay are gorgeous. They also have tiki cruises where you sit at a tiki bar and cruise around the bay. Call ahead.
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Sunset+Cruise&find_loc=Islamorada%2C+FL
https://cruisintikis.com/locations/cruisin-tikis-isamorada-fl/

Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman:  
This is a gigantic store w/an aquarium & replica of Ernest Hemingway's boat "Pilar" which the whole family can board & explore. On the property is the Islamorada Fish Company (rest & bar), bait store & shark feeding lagoon (which is super fun to watch).
https://stores.basspro.com/us/fl/islamorada/81576-overseas-highway-3011512.html?y_source=1_MzAxMTUxMi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

Dinner at the Islamorada Fish Company & then enjoy a sunset
After enjoying a look around the giant store & a nice dinner, walk 2 minutes over  to where benches and chairs are provided for people to enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Hurricane Memorial
In the center of town is located a huge stone monument with educational plaques that describe the devastating hurricane of 1935 and the 408 people who perished in it.
https://www.whats-at-florida-keys.com/Hurricane-Monument.html

Rain Barrel Village
This is a fun place to stop and get fun family vacation pictures with a giant lobster, enjoy local art galleries, boutiques with souvenirs & a place to get a yummy lobster roll for lunch.
https://rainbarrelvillage.com/

Founders Park  
There are not that many public beaches in the Florida Keys, especially in Islamorada where most of the shoreline is privatized. This is a great small beach for families because the swimming area is roped off, it's shallow for a long way out making it great for wading & the water is clear and warm. They even have two dog parks, one for small dogs and one for big dogs. But they are not allowed on the beach.
https://www.islamorada.fl.us/departments/parks_and_recreation/founders_park.php

One other main thing to do in Islamorada, although not shown in this video is fishing! Islamorada is known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World & is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered.
Honorable mention: Islamorada sandbar & History of Dive Museum
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