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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo, FL 33037
305-451-6300
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As featured in Daytrips from Miami and 1 other guide
Ranked #7 of 21 attractions in Key Largo
Type: State Parks, National Parks, Beaches, Reefs, Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Sunbathing, Hiking
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: Key Largo is a beautiful town known for its diving and snorkeling industry.  It's the top most of the Florida Keys and home to some of the world's... more »
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Atlanta, ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We spent the day at the park. My father has always loved this part so we have many great memories here. My first trip on the glass bottom boat was about 43 yeas ago and this time was just as amazing.

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Naples, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We had a reservation for one night of camping in their campground and also booked a snorkeling trip. We arrived early and they told us to enjoy the park until it was check in time. Lots of nice areas to snorkel, swim, kayak and walk. They also had a very cool aquarium to view. It kept us busy and around... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We recently spent a week in the keys and visited this park 3 times. Went snorkeling twice, once on a 2 hour tour to Grecian rocks and once on a 4 hour tour where we stopped at the Christ of the Abyss and another spot. All were great, staff was very professional and helpful. great experience. there is also an... More

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London, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I haven't been to many State Parks, but the handful that I've been to have been great and this one is at the tops. You can enjoy a great day here. All staff we encountered were helpful and pleasant. We went on the 2.5 snorkelling tour. Boat staff were funny but were also safe and serious when required. The snorkelling... More

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Wisconsin USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We spent most of our time in the park either on the snorkeling boat tour or the glass bottom boat. Some of the group that took the glass bottom boat got motion sick, but generally there were positive reviews for the boat. The snorkeling boat went out to the Grecian Rocks reef (25.11137, -80.30545). On the standard tour you have... More

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Cypress, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If you get the chance to stop at Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo and aren't into diving or snorkeling, try the glass bottom boat. It's an easy ride about 6 miles off shore to the reefs with abundant sea life and beautiful colors. We saw sharks, turtles, eels and plenty of large and small colorful fish. The boat ride... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I had my doubts about how much could be seen from one of the boats, but I was pleasantly surprised. At the beginning, the guide spent a lot of time reviewing how to minimize seasickness. They even have some medication available if you need it - I don't know what, since it must not be prescription. If you are sensitive,... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

the park was nice. they offer snorkeling, glass bottom boat tours, a gift shop, camping, grills and a little beach. there is a recreation of a shipwreck that snorkelers can look at but the shoreline is rocky and requires shoes to wade in the water. Its a pretty cool place to chill and nobody said anything about our cooler of... More

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Naples, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful park with a replica shipwreck right off shore. Awesome. They rent snorkels, too, if you need thrm

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wooster ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We came to ride the glass bottom boat out to the coral reef. Park staff was nice and the boat staff was great. We enjoyed our ride out and back but honestly you really dont see much from the bottom of the boat. The glass is sectioned off and as you try to stare downward hoping to see something you... More

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