Long Key Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Long Key
is smaller and less developed than its’ neighbors, Islamorada to the north and Marathon to the south. It’s a good choice for those who want to experience the Florida Keys in quiet seclusion, yet with easy access to the activities available on the larger, better known Keys. Long Key is home to Long Key State Park, which offers picnic and camping areas, nature trail tours and canoe trips. The campground at the State Park is very well maintained and all of the campsites are located on the ocean (with fantastic views of the sunrise every morning.) The shallow tidal flats and mangrove-lined lagoons on Long Key are home to several species of marine life, birds and other wildlife. The second longest bridge in the Florida Keys is the Long Key Bridge (at 12,040 feet) and connects Long Key to Conch Key, the first of the Keys in the Marathon area. Nearby Grassy Key is home to the Dolphin Research Center, a non-profit organization that offers several programs that allow visitors to interact with the dolphins. Other recreational activities on Long Key include swimming, boating, kayaking, snorkeling, and diving, fishing, biking, golf and tennis. Accommodations on the island include a variety of hotels and motels, resorts and private vacation rentals.
The "Heart of the Keys," is what locals dubbed the central Florida Keys area that includes Marathon and Grassy Key. These islands enjoy a warm, tropical climate year round. Islanders have a saying that "wherever you are right now, chances are the weather is better in the Florida Keys." The heat, even in summertime, is never unbearable due to the cooling effect of the ocean waters and refreshing breezes. Also, with no skyscrapers and urban sprawl, temperatures are usually a few degrees cooler on the Keys than mainland Florida. Although they receive most of their yearly rainfall during the months of June through September, including thunderstorms, usually these storms pass quickly with sunshine returning for the rest of the day. The hurricane season is officially August through November, but a direct hit for the Keys is rare.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
74°F
61°F
2.47 in.
69°F
February
75°F
62°F
1.93 in.
70°F
March
78°F
65°F
2.14 in.
75°F
April
81°F
69°F
1.99 in.
79°F
May
85°F
73°F
3.73 in.
83°F
June
87°F
76°F
6.90 in.
86°F
July
89°F
78°F
3.23 in.
87°F
August
88°F
78°F
5.20 in.
87°F
September
87°F
77°F
6.72 in.
86°F
October
84°F
74°F
5.40 in.
81°F
November
80°F
69°F
3.08 in.
76°F
December
76°F
64°F
2.03 in.
73°F
Long Key Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the The Florida Keys Marathon airport (MTH) located about 16 miles west of Long Key in Marathon, Florida, the Kendall Tamiami Executive airport (TMB) located approximately 62 miles northeast of Long Key in Miami, Florida, the Key West International airport (EYW) located roughly 62 miles west of Long Key in Key West, Florida, and finally the Miami International airport (MIA) located around 75 miles northeast of Long Key in Miami, Florida.
Long Key Attractions
While staying in your Long Key Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
City Of Miami PBA
Miami
FL
77.0 mi.
Golf Courses
Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis
Key Colony Beach
FL
14.5 mi.
State Parks
Long Key State Park
FL
0.6 mi.
San Pedro State Underwater Archaelogical Preserve State Park
FL
8.9 mi.
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
FL
9.3 mi.
Indian Key Historic State Park
FL
10.0 mi.
Curry Hammock State Park
FL
11.7 mi.
Bahia Honda State Park
FL
30.1 mi.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
FL
33.5 mi.
Zoos and Aquariums
Miami Metrozoo
Miami
FL
77.0 mi.
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