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Grassy Key is a small place surrounded by ocean. Here you will find 15-25 vacation rental properties for rent. Most of them are vacation rental houses, townhomes, and condos. Most of these are three bedroom and four bedroom vacation rentals. Golfing facilities are also available in Grassy Key vacation rental properties. Here being such small islands, you will find all vacation properties surrounded by beach. You will find few Grassy Key luxury vacation rentals. There are some pet friendly vacation rentals in Grassy Key. Most of the vacation rental properties are non smoking.

Grassy Key, Florida is an island in the middle Florida Keys. It is located on U.S. 1 (or the Overseas Highway), at approximately mile markers 57--60, below the Conch Keys. Grassy Key is a sleepy little Key located just twenty minutes from the heart of Marathon. Legend has it that this small, peaceful place was not named for its vegetation, which is mostly native trees and shrubs, but for an early settler named Grassy. A few families who operate fishing camps and motels primarily inhabit the area. Grassy Key is home to the Dolphin Research Center, which was created by Milton Santini, who is also the creator of the original movie, "Flipper". This non-profit organization offers tours and several programs that allow visitors to interact with the dolphins. The nearby Curry Hammock State Park offers 260 acres of upland hammock, wetlands and mangroves on the ocean and bay side of U.S. Highway 1. On the bay side, there is a trail through thick woodlands to the rocky shore. The ocean side is more developed and has a sandy beach, public restrooms, bathhouse, picnic tables and parking lot. Manatees frequent this area that is popular with kayakers and it's also a birding paradise. Grassy Key is 55 miles from Key West and 100 miles south of Miami.

It is one of the northernmost islands in a chain of islands that comprise the City of Marathon, Florida. The island or "key" as the islands are called in parts of Florida hosts many mom n' pop type family resorts - oceanside and bayside, as well as many private residences, although the Key is sparsely populated in comparison to the original City of Marathon "proper" farther south. The entire Key was incorporated into the City of Marathon in 1999. The Dolphin Research Center is also located there at mile marker 59. Grassy Key alongwith Marathon is called the "Heart of the Keys".
       
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Grassy Key Attractions and Activities

Attractions in and around Grassy Key

Dolphin Research Center: The Dolphin Research Center is a dolphinarium on Grassy Key, Florida. The 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) series of saltwater lagoons carved out of the shoreline is home to 19 bottlenose dolphins and one California sea lion. It features experiences where visitors can swim with, hand-signal, or enjoy other interactive programs with the dolphins. When the International Whaling Commission imposed a moratorium on whaling in 1983, Fortom-Gouin transferred the business to his general manager and head trainer, Jayne and Mandy Rodriguez. The centre reopened as the Dolphin Research Center on July 10th, 1984. The DRC is dedicated to dolphin research and education and manages a dolphin breeding program. Currently, 19 dolphins live in the center's ninety thousand square feet of pristine seawater lagoons, with low fences separating them from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Parks:

Curry Hammock State Park (Grassy Key): On the ocean and bay sides of U.S. 1, this littoral park covers 260 acres of upland hammock, wetlands, and mangroves. On the bay side, there's a trail through thick hardwoods to a rocky shoreline. The ocean side is more developed, with a sandy beach, a clean bathhouse, picnic tables, a playground, grills, and a 28-site campground (open November-May). A 1.5-mi walking path winds through a hardwood hammock. Locals consider the trails that meander under canopies of arching mangroves one of the best areas for kayaking in the Keys. Manatees frequent the area, and it's a great spot for bird-watching. Herons, egrets, ibis, plovers, and sanderlings are commonly seen. Raptors are often seen in the park, too, especially during migration periods.

Nightlife: The Wreck and Galley Grill (Happy Hour) is a sports bar, and seems to have quite a few people around the bar all the time. You can enjoy eating and drinking over here.

Some other nearby attractions of Grassy Key are: Sombrero Beach (Marathon, Florida), Crane Point (Marathon, Florida), Leigh Ann's Coffee House (Marathon, Florida), Long Key Recreational Area (Long Key, Florida)), Seven-Mile Bridge (Marathon, Florida).

Activities in and around Grassy Key

Golfing and Tennis:Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis (Key Colony Beach, Florida), Key West Golf Club (Key West, Florida), Sombrero Country Club.

Dolphin Watch: Dolphin Research Center, Grassy Key; Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo, Florida).

Shopping and Dining: You can enjoy shopping at Grassy Key's shoppes for gifts, good restaurants, and places to stay overnight. For outdoor fun go fishing or camping at a nearby lake or park, or just take a short day trip through our scenic countryside.

Other activities near Grassy Key include fishing, hiking, scuba diving, swimming.

Festivals and Events in and around Grassy Key

You can enjoy the following festivals while you are in Grassy Key:

Annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival (October 9th) (Marathon, Florida).

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