The area is also noted for it's population of miniature key deer, and Bahia Honda State Park, which sports one of the highest rated beaches in the nation. Diving is also a popular draw to the area, with the shipwreck of the HMS Looe being a favorite of many coming here for the underwater scenery. Key Largo Diving is a key draw to Key Largo as well, with the area sporting underwater destinations such as Benwood wreck, the caves of French Reef, Elbow and Molasses Reef, to name only a few. Divers enjoy swimming with Grouper, Sharks, Barracuda, and Eel. If you come here and don't scuba, at least bring the snorkel.
Key Largo has some of the most breathtaking stretches of coral reefs anywhere in our hemisphere.
Henry Flagler used it as a resting point for his workers when he built the Overseas Railroad. Many stop for a few days, and just never leave. Marathon got it's name from Flagler's building of the seven mile bridge, as many believed it would never be finished. Visitors can tour the 1906 work camps still leftover from that endeavor. Be sure not to miss the conch houses on Pigeon Key as well.