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• What is Pennekamp Park?
  John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the nation's first UNDERWATER park! Formed in the 1960's, Pennekamp Park represents over 100 square miles of mangrove shoreline, grass flats, and of course our famous coral reef. Adjacent to Pennekamp (and extending it's boundaries out to international waters) is the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. Both these pristine coral reef areas are protected by law against environmental abuse, guaranteeing this beautiful resource will last for many generations.

• How do I get there?
  By boat! Bring your own, or hop on a local charter adventure. Specialized charters (diving, snorkeling, fishing, sightseeing, you name it!) are a major industry here in Key Largo, and nobody does it better than we do! Pennekamp is an underwater park, and you'll find dozens of professional charter trips available to take you there. Trips to the coral reef are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

• Can't I just swim out from the beach?
  Our coastline in Key Largo is comprised of mangroves, and shallow grass flats teeming with life. There are very few natural beaches in the Keys, and the coral reef begins about 3 miles off-shore. This fantastic coral reef provides such a complete barrier against wave action that "normal" coastal erosion (which provides sand to northern beaches) just doesn't apply. There are several lovely man-made swimming areas here in Key Largo, in both private and public locations, but don't expect to swim to the reef!

• What else do I need to know?
  Everything you'll need to plan a vacation here in Key Largo can be found (or linked to) from this page! We hope you'll enjoy your visit with us.

Diving & Snorkeling...

Fishing and Boating in the Keys...

Dining in Key Largo...

Accommodations...

Other Area information...

• Weather? Well, we do we have occasional tropical showers here in the fabulous Florida Keys, but they never last long! For the current local weather, seasonal stats, raday, and forcasts click here. (And remember wherever it's not raining, it's probably sunny!)

• Reef Conditions? Sure! Our reef reports are updated hourly - directly from the automatic station at Molasses Reef!

• Local artists? Check out this page of Cat Sculptures by Helen Cossett

The Keys Hook Up

The Keys Hook Up is the homepage for Time Out Magazine, The site features Fishing Reports from area captains, comments by The Irritable Chef, Direct Links to area businesses, lists Things To Do in the Florida Keys, Money Saving Coupons, Online Store, Classifieds, and so much more!! The site is being updated constantly so be sure to check back often.

Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation:

A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the historic reef lights of the Florida Keys, The Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation has been formed to promote the establishment of a lighthouse museum and future access to the lighthouses of the Florida Keys.

Key Largo is home to Dolphins Plus, a marine mammal research and education facility offering tours, classes, and in-water dolphin swim programs with these marvelous marine mammals.

Everglades National Park...

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center

Keys Technologies (who bring you The Pennekamp Page) is a proud member of the Legendary Key Largo Chamber of Commerce...

For more information on visiting Key Largo, Check out
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce's home page!

Thanks for visitin' our site! It's time to put on a Jimmy Buffett tune played by Key Largo's favorite performer, Reggie Paul. Let's kick back now, and watch the sunset over Florida Bay...

Mmmmm, smell those shrimp - they're beginning to boil.... :-)

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