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Generations Seafood and Produce
Address: 30233 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone: (239) 784-0169
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There are certain places in the Florida Keys that immediately give you that laid-back island feeling, and this Islamorada waterfront property was one of them.
Located along the Overseas Highway with palm trees, waterfront views, a marina, and plenty of places to relax near the water, the former Postcard Inn was the kind of resort that made it easy to slow down and enjoy being in the Keys.
Today, travelers will find a very different resort here. Following an extensive renovation, the property reopened as Three Waters Resort & Marina, Islamorada, a Tribute Portfolio Resort.
The resort sits on approximately 15 waterfront acres in Islamorada, giving guests easy access to the water and that relaxed tropical atmosphere people come to the Florida Keys to experience.
During our visit, the waterfront setting was one of my favorite things about the property. Palm trees, boats, sandy areas, and views across the water made it feel much more like an island getaway than a traditional hotel.
One of the advantages of staying at a waterfront resort in Islamorada is having activities right outside your door.
The resort offers beaches, swimming, watersports, resort activities, a marina, shopping, and other recreation. Guests interested in spending more time on the water can also explore fishing, snorkeling, boating, and other excursions available throughout Islamorada.
You could easily use the resort as a base for exploring the Upper Keys, but it's also the kind of property where you could spend an entire day without going anywhere.
The location is also convenient for exploring Islamorada.
Known as the Village of Islands, Islamorada stretches across several islands in the Upper Keys and is famous for fishing, beautiful water, seafood restaurants, sunsets, and the relaxed atmosphere that makes the Florida Keys so much fun to explore.
If you're driving the Overseas Highway toward Key West, Islamorada also makes a wonderful place to stop for a night or two rather than rushing straight through.
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One of the unexpected perks of our stay at La Siesta Resort & Villas in Islamorada was that we weren't limited to just one resort.
At the time of our visit, La Siesta, Amara Cay Resort, and Postcard Inn Beach Resort were sister properties, and guests could enjoy the amenities at all three. Although we slept at La Siesta, we spent quite a bit of time at Amara Cay Resort, which gave us a chance to enjoy another beautiful waterfront property without changing hotels.
And Amara Cay had a very different feel from La Siesta.
As the largest public beach in Key West, Smathers Beach offers over half a mile of soft, white sand and crystal-clear waters.
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Nestled along the beautiful blue waters of the Florida Keys, Curry Hammock State Park is a hidden gem, located midway between Key Largo and Key West.
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If you're exploring the Florida Keys and looking for a place where you can slow down and enjoy the natural beauty of the islands, Bahia Honda State Park is definitely worth a stop.
Located on Big Pine Key, Bahia Honda is known for its beautiful turquoise water, sandy beaches, tropical scenery and the historic Bahia Honda Rail Bridge. It was one of those places where I could easily see spending much more time than we had.
What I liked most was that it felt like a quieter side of the Florida Keys. Instead of the busy atmosphere you find in some of the more touristy areas, Bahia Honda gives you the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spend some time outdoors.
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If you're driving through the Florida Keys, Robbie's of Islamorada is one of those places that is hard to pass up. It's not just a quick stop for food or shopping. Robbie's is a lively waterfront destination where you can get up close to huge tarpon, watch pelicans compete for your attention, browse the local market, grab something to eat, or head out on the water for an adventure.
We stopped at Robbie's during our time in the Keys, and the tarpon were definitely the highlight of our visit. I'll admit, though, that getting close enough to feed those enormous fish was a little more intimidating than I expected!
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If you're driving through the Florida Keys, there are plenty of places that make you want to pull over for a little while and enjoy the scenery. Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo was one of those stops for me.
Located right along the Overseas Highway, Gilbert’s has that laid-back Florida Keys atmosphere you hope to find when you're traveling through the islands. Between the waterfront setting, colorful surroundings, restaurant and tiki bar, it makes a nice place to stop, stretch your legs and take in a little bit of the Keys.
I wasn't there to stay at the resort, so I can't speak from personal experience about the accommodations. What I can tell you is that it was a fun place to stop and look around, and the waterfront setting definitely caught my attention.
If you’re heading down to the Florida Keys and looking for a beautiful place to stop and take some photos, Anne’s Beach in Islamorada is worth adding to your itinerary.
Located along US-1 in Islamorada, Anne’s Beach is a little different from the typical sandy Florida beach. The water is extremely shallow, the shoreline is made up of soft clay-like mud, and there is very little wave action. While it may not be the best beach if you’re looking for soft sand and swimming, it is a peaceful place to explore and photograph the Florida Keys.
Anne’s Beach was devastated by Hurricane Irma but was completely rebuilt and reopened in August 2019, with new boardwalks, pavilions, and other improvements.
On my recent road trip to the Florida Keys, we spent three nights at the beautiful La Siesta Resort in Islamorada. Located right on the Atlantic, the resort turned out to be a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Keys.
