Overseas Highway Honeymoons

Couples hoping to explore the Florida Keys during their romantic getaway should plan an Overseas Highway honeymoon. The Overseas Highway is a 113 mile long stretch of U.S. Route 1, running through the Florida Keys. It’s the main highway connecting Key West with Miami and provides an exotic travel experience for adventurous visitors. The Florida Keys are a totally different world than the mainland. The beautiful beaches, opportunities to snorkel in the coral reefs and interacting with quirky locals and tourists make it a truly unique honeymoon destination. The many stops along the Overseas Highway offer something for everyone, too. So, if you dream of hopping in a convertible and cruising down the road with pit stops for conch fritters, snorkeling and sunsets, then you’ll love an Overseas Highway honeymoon.

From historic homes and museums to some of the best snorkeling in North America, to even a historic Civil War fort, there is plenty to do during an Overseas Highway honeymoon.

When to Go

January to May is the best time to take your Overseas Highway honeymoon, since there is less traffic. March is the busiest month, but also has the best weather. From July to November the weather is very humid and can be somewhat rainy and uncomfortable.

Top Sights and Activities

• Islamorada: A group of six small islands that is the sport fishing capital of the world.
• History of Diving Museum: The world’s largest collection of diving artifacts including bell helmets and diving suits.
• Anne’s Beach: Somewhat secluded beach with warm clear water year round.
• Fort Zachary Taylor Beach: One of the best beaches in Key West located nearby a Civil War-era fort.
• Smathers Beach: The largest public beach in Key West. Located on the Atlantic Ocean and a great spot to visit during your Overseas Highway honeymoon.
• Seven Mile Bridge: Famous bridge connecting Knight’s Key to Little Duck Key.
• Snorkeling/Diving: There are many great places to snorkel and dive along the Overseas Highway.
• Bahia Honda State Park: Popular state park with a public beach, snorkeling tours and kayak rentals.
• Higgs Beach: Beach on Key West offering snorkeling, parasailing, fishing charters, paddle boarding and more.
• Ernest Hemingway Home: History buffs should definitely check out this  museum during their Overseas Highway honeymoon. It’s the historic former home of author Ernest Hemingway and even includes swoon-worthy gardens.
• Spiegel Grove: A navy ship that’s sunk off of Key Largo and is available for divers to explore.
• Dolphin Research Center: Honeymooners can visit with and interact with the 27 dolphins that live at the center.
• Turtle Hospital: Guests can go behind the scenes at the hospital for sea turtles and interact with some of the turtles that live there.
• Blue Hole: Abandoned rock quarry on Big Pine Key. Good place for spotting alligators, key deer, and green iguanas.
• National Key Deer Refuge: Wildlife preserve on Big Pine Key and No Name Key that is the natural home to endangered Key Deer.