Place to visit
Molasses Reef, United States: what it is and when to go
Molasses Reef is a reef in United States (Key Largo). Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 87 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.02049, -80.37292
What it is and where
Molasses Reef is a reef in United States (Key Largo).
Molasses Reef is a world-renowned, easily accessible coral reef located southeast of Key Largo in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, famous for its stunning clear water, diverse coral formations
It is in Key Largo, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.02049, -80.37292; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Molasses Reef is June to September.
- JanBetter not10:36
- FebBetter not11:09
- MarBetter not11:49
- AprPossible12:35
- MayPossible13:13
- JunBest time13:33
- JulBest time13:25
- AugBest time12:53
- SepBest time12:08
- OctPossible11:24
- NovBetter not10:45
- DecBetter not10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | June to September | April to May and October |
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Molasses Reef has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Spiegel GroveShipwreck8.1 km
- Dolphins Plus BaysideWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Visitors Center and AquariumWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkState park located on Key Largo, Florida, USA12 km
- Hen and ChickensCoral reef in the Florida Keys, US20 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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- Maro Reef: shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- Glass Beach: beach in northern California, USA
- Waipiʻo Valley: valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- Baker Beach: beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States
Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Molasses Reef?
It is a reef in United States.
When is the best time to visit Molasses Reef?
June to September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to Molasses Reef?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 87 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Spiegel Grove, Dolphins Plus Bayside, Visitors Center and Aquarium. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Key Largo5 places to see in and around Key Largo, United States: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Best time: March to October.
- Beaches213 places for beaches in United States, from Coney Island to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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