See Why Robbie’s of Islamorada Is Featured by Top Media
Robbie’s of Islamorada has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, HuffPost, and CNN. Visitors come from all over the world to experience the adventure, food, and local culture that make Islamorada special. Read on to see why top media outlets feature Robbie’s as a must-visit stop in the Florida Keys.
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Feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s, visiting the burgeoning arts district, and fishing should all also be on your to-do list while visiting the island. If you have time to journey to other nearby islands, the Ernest Hemingway.
He and I launched rental kayaks from Robbie’s marina in Islamorada, a popular stop for feeding tarpon the size of teenagers, and headed for the offshore Indian Key Historic State Park.
“Best BYOF: As you walk up to the Hungry Tarpon in Robbie’s Marina, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time to the “real” Keys. This rustic little fish shack in Islamorada has been standing since 1947.”
Don’t miss these food finds along the Overseas Highway—the southernmost leg of U.S. Route 1—one of the most scenic drives in the country.
Stretching 125 miles off Florida’s southern tip, The Florida Keys & Key West deliver the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation and natural wonders. Island-hop along scenic shores, discover incredible wildlife and dive into endless on-the-water fun.
April and May mark the spring tourist season in the Florida Keys. But summer has a lot to offer, too. Special events fill the June and July calendar to give visitors more to do than just a cool-off bar crawl along Duval Street.
No trip through the Upper Keys is complete without a stop to feed the tarpon. Robbie’s Marina of Islamorada offers charter fishing trips, parasailing, boat and kayak rentals along with a restaurant and open-air market.
How to Get Around: To reach Anclote Key, take a Sun Line Cruises ferry from Tarpon Springs or a Windsong Sailing Charters private sail (plus dinghy to reach the island) from New Port Richey. To visit Lignumvitae Key, rent a boat or kayak, or book a guided tour at Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada.
Swimming at speeds of 60mph Wahoo have a reputation for screaming line off a reel at blazing speeds! In this week’s Aquatic Adventures we head back to Islamorada, the fishing capital of the world, for some exciting fishing with Capt Joe Saba at Robbies Marina.
Next, arrow south and relax at Robbie’s Marina, known for its watersports, shops and the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant, where you can enjoy a seafood lunch.
This underrated island also offers an ideal launchpad to South Florida and the Keys. Take the Overseas Highway for a scenic drive further south to Islamorada for shopping and feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s Marina. Then, make a pit stop at the famous Holiday Isle Tiki Bar on your way back.
Next, arrow south and relax at Robbie’s Marina, known for its watersports, shops and the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant, where you can enjoy a seafood lunch.
The seafood restaurant Hungry Tarpon is located in Islamorada, and specializes in conch fritters, mahi tacos, and key lime pie. The real winner here was the conch tacos with their delicious fish flesh cooked to perfection.
Islamorada: the town calls itself the Fishing Capital of the World. Go watch the massive beasts — aka the giant tarpons coming to feed every day at Robbie’s marina , an amazing ballet of schools of fish coming for crumbs and getting so fat! There is a charge of $1 to walk on the pier.
A very active day, beginning with a visit to Robbie’s Marina, where we are able to rent another kayak and paddle about a mile into the ocean to Indian Key, an uninhabited 10-acre island that was once a pirate haven and then the seat of Dade County, until an Indian attack in 1840 destroyed almost everything there.
Robbie’s is the place to experience the Florida Keys all in one stop. We’re in Islamorada, about an hour and 45 minutes from Miami, and visitors have voted us the #1 place to visit in Islamorada. Outdoor lovers, foodies, souvenir hunters, and art lovers will all find something here, from feeding the tarpon and snorkeling to fishing, kayaking, and more. Close to perfect, far from normal. Come see why Robbie’s is one of Islamorada’s true gems.
