Islamorada is the 'The Fishing Capital of the World' and it offers Great fishing in the gulf or ocean side. There are plenty of guides you can hook up with, as well as 'head boats/party boats) where you can walk on for a reasonable cost and fish the reef (just a few miles offshore). Bring your own boat or charter with a guide. .Try your luck fishing right out front for Bonefish, Permit & Barracuda on the flats. Or check out the mangroves for Snapper and Snook or off reef for Mahi Mahi (Dolphin), Swordfish or Grouper. Enjoy the views of the blue waters; swim in the large heated pool or just relax in the tiki; take a quiet stroll through the neighborhood ; take in some sun by the pool.
Restaurants: a short walk over the bridge is Hog Heaven (a night spot) and the Island Grill; a few miles south is upscale Pierre's on the Gulf and the more casual Islamorada Fish Company next door (both are next to Worldwide Sportsman (quite an attraction) for fishing tackle, clothing, and a large indoor aquarium); also a few miles south is Holiday Isle, the Green Turtle Inn & many more eateries. Some other favorites are Kaiyo, Islamorada fish company, Morada Bay, Marker 88 and the famous Cheeca Lodge.
Feed the Tarpon at Robbies, Boat and Wave Runners rentals ywithin walking distance.Check out www.islamoradatimes.com for more information.
Also Theater of the Seas is right up the road and offers DOLPHIN SWIMS and sea lion shows and more. It is a must see attraction and if you do want to swim with the Dolphins make reservations as far in advance as you can.
Founders park is 1 miles north and offers a large playground, a big beautiful beach, Olympic sized pool with diving boards, toddle water park, tennis and pickleball and public boat ramps. There are also many restaurants near Venetian Shores and a couple larger marinas where you can get a fishing charter or just go watch the boats come in and show off their catch.