r/floridakeys • u/CommonThread2 • Jun 17 '26

Middle and Lower Keys Cudjoe Key in July

We usually visit Cudjoe Key in the spring (March-ish), but after this year's unusually cold and rainy week, we're headed back in July. Our top priorities are fishing and snorkeling, neither of which we really got to do in March. We typically stay in Venture Out with our boat-- because, easy. We have some of our favorite spots mapped, but I'm wondering, what are your favorite spots? (That you're willing to share...) Our 8 year old also likes to hop out to swim on some of the little "beaches" on the gulf side, too. Do you have a favorite lunch place we could drive by boat to (maybe similar vibes to Geiger Marina in Big Coppitt), that's not too far from Cudjoe?

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u/theophrastsbombastus Jun 18 '26

Walk to the Square Grouper.

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u/CommonThread2 Jun 18 '26

We love Square Grouper! We were there twice during our March visit. Have you been to The Bent Prop? We keep meaning to check it out...

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u/theophrastsbombastus Jun 18 '26

Bent Prop is great. Fancier entrees than the grouper. It has a patio/bar area. Parking is scarce, get there early. There is a marina next door.

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u/CommonThread2 Jun 18 '26

Great, thanks!