Location Info
Islamorada (pronounced eye-lah-mor-ah-dah) is known as the "Sportfishing Capital of the World", and rumor has it that it plays host to a larger fishing fleet per square mile than anywhere else in the world. This perfect family vacation destination offers something to do in, under, above or near the water 24 hours a day. The name Islamorada is frequently translated from Spanish as "purple isles," and the color purple inundates the shops and resorts.
The Village of Islamorada begins on Plantation Key, followed by Windley Key, where Pelican Cove is located, and runs through Upper and lower Matecumbe Keys. The center of the community is located on Upper Matecumbe Key.
Pelican Cove's location, halfway between Miami and Key West, makes for easy access to all the attractions the Keys have to offer.
How to get to Islamorada by car from Miami and points north and west:
From the North:
Leaving Orlando, take the Florida Turnpike south to Fort Pierce on the East Coast and continue through Ft. Lauderdale following signs for Homestead/Key West. Turnpike Extension ends at Florida City on US1, which leads to Key Largo. US1 and the Overseas Highway are the same road and it continues directly through the Keys to Key West. Pelican Cove Resort is located at mile marker 84.5 (Key West is 0).
From the West:
Leaving Tampa, there are two routes: Take I-75 south to Naples, and then east across Alligator Alley to the Miami Exit and south to the Turnpike Extension; or US41 south to Naples, east to the Turnpike Extension and then south to US1.
Driving Directions from Miami International Airport (MIA):
Take Florida Turnpike south until it ends in Florida City. Continue south
on US 1 to mile marker 84.5 ocean side. We are situated on the ocean
behind Theater of the Sea (look for large waterfall then turn left right after)
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Cathy Salvatori, General Manager
84457 Overseas Highway | Islamorada, Florida 33036
