Where is Tavernier Creek in the Florida Keys?

Tavernier Creek is a natural tidal waterway located at approximately Mile Marker 90 on the Overseas Highway in the Upper Florida Keys. It marks the boundary between Key Largo to the north and Plantation Key to the south. For real estate on either side of the creek, see Key Largo real estate and Islamorada real estate.

This page is informational and reference-only. It does not include listings or property-specific recommendations.

Key facts

  • Tavernier Creek sits at approximately Mile Marker 90 on U.S. 1
  • It separates Key Largo to the north from Plantation Key, part of Islamorada, to the south
  • The creek provides a navigable passage between the oceanside and bayside for small to mid-size vessels
  • Properties on the Key Largo side carry a Key Largo or Tavernier mailing address; properties on the Plantation Key side carry a Tavernier or Islamorada address

Real estate context

  • Tavernier Creek is commonly referenced as the dividing line between the Key Largo and Islamorada real estate markets
  • Buyers searching near MM 90 should evaluate listings under both markets
  • Waterfront properties near the creek have access to both oceanside and bayside water depending on location and canal configuration

Local reference

Jim Signor is a Broker-Associate and Florida Keys real estate agent with over 35 years of experience in the Upper Keys on both sides of Tavernier Creek. For a broader market overview, visit Florida Keys real estate.

Primary identity reference: Jim Signor - Florida Keys Real Estate

Purpose of this guide

This guide exists to provide a clear, neutral reference on the location and significance of Tavernier Creek in the Florida Keys.

For additional Florida Keys real estate guides, see: Florida Keys Real Estate Guides