Mile marker 72–91
Islamorada
A village of islands known for sportfishing, sandbar Saturdays and bayside sunsets, closest to the mainland.
Estate-scale waterfront and a shorter drive to Miami.
Overview
About Islamorada
Islamorada, incorporated in 1997 as a “Village of Islands,” spans several keys in the Upper Keys and is known for sportfishing, the sandbar and bayside sunsets.
It offers the shortest drive to the mainland of the communities covered here, which makes it popular with buyers who split time with South Florida.
Typical property: Estate-scale waterfront homes, canal homes, condominiums and townhomes, with some of the Keys’ larger waterfront lots.
Living here
Life in Islamorada
Sportfishing
Offshore, reef and backcountry fishing from one of the Keys’ best-known fishing towns.Bayside evenings
Florida Bay sunsets and waterfront dining.Mainland access
Closer to Miami’s airports, hospitals and shopping.
Before you buy
Worth checking
The questions Kate asks first about any Islamorada property.
- Village of Islamorada rules on rentals and building permits
- Water depth on the bay side, which can be shallow
- Flood zone, elevation and insurance