Beaches 🏖️

•Sombrero Beach – Marathon (MM 50) Soft sand, restrooms, showers, playground, and pavilions. •Coco Plum Beach – Marathon (MM 54) Quiet, natural, dog-friendly, shallow water. •Curry Hammock State Park (MM 56.2) Peaceful park beach, great for kayaking and paddleboarding. •Bahia Honda State Park – Big Pine Key (MM 36-37) Top-rated beach with white sand and scenic views. •Anne’s Beach – Islamorada (MM 73.4) Shallow water, mangrove boardwalk, shaded picnic spots. •Long Key State Park (MM 67.5) Tranquil, natural beach with walking trails. •Veterans Memorial Park – Little Duck Key (MM 39.9) Small, scenic stop with picnic shelters. •Smathers & Higgs Beaches – Key West (MM 0) Key West’s main beaches—great for lounging, sunsets, and swimming.

Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature Center 🦋

Take a stroll through 63 acres of preserved tropical landscape featuring walking trails, a butterfly garden, and a small museum highlighting the natural beauty of the Keys.

Deep Sea Fishing 🎣

•Sea Dog Charters https://www.seadogcharters.net • Two Conchs Sport Fishing Charters https://twoconchs.com •Manic Sport Fishing https://manicsportfishing.com

Dining 🍤

Waterfront dining • The Island Fish Co. Restaurant & Tiki Bar • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar • Burdines Waterfront •Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar •Lazy Days South Casual and local favorites •Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina •S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill •Sparky's Landing - Fish n Cocktails •Frank's Grill •Irie Island Eats •Keys Fisheries Steak and fine dining •Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House •Barracuda Grill Restaurant •Butterfly Café

Dry Tortugas National Park 🏞️

Explore other Keys 🔑

Marathon is perfectly located in the heart of the Florida Keys! Upper Keys •Key Largo •Tavernier •Plantation Key •Windley Key •Upper Matecumbe Key •Lower Matecumbe Key Middle Keys •Craig Key •Long Key •Conch Key •Duck Key •Grassy Key •Marathon (Vaca Key, Fat Deer Key, Boot Key, Crawl Key, and Key Colony Beach) Lower Keys •Bahia Honda Key •Ohio Key •Missouri Key •Little Duck Key •Big Pine Key •No Name Key •Torch Keys (Big Torch, Middle Torch, Little Torch) •Ramrod Key •Summerland Key •Cudjoe Key •Sugarloaf Key •Saddlebunch Keys •Shark Key •Big Coppitt Key •Geiger Key •Stock Island Key West •Key West (the southernmost island and city in the continental U.S.)

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters 🦈

Get up close with stingrays, sharks, and colorful reef fish at this interactive marine experience. You can snorkel, feed marine life, or simply enjoy the exhibits.

Kayak the Mangroves 🛶

Boot Key mangroves, a natural treasure in the Florida Keys! These winding tunnels, just wide enough for kayaks, are a haven for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Home to an incredible variety of wildlife, you might encounter gentle manatees, playful dolphins, upside-down jellyfish, curious mangrove tree crabs, mangrove snapper and more. Every turn offers a chance to connect with nature and experience the untouched beauty of the mangroves. Perfect for families, this tour is both kid-friendly and a fantastic activity for windy days. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a first-timer, you’ll enjoy the calm, protected water trails of the red mangrove forest. 🛶

Old Seven Mile Bridge 🌁

Walk or bike the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge for breathtaking ocean views. Along the way, you can visit Pigeon Key, a small island full of history and surrounded by crystal-clear water that’s perfect for snorkeling.

Pigeon Key 🏝️

Nestled beneath the iconic Old Seven Mile Bridge, Pigeon Key, Florida, a hidden gem that offers more than just history. Enjoy snorkeling and picnicking by the sea, or learn more about our ecosystem through one of the marine science programs.

Sandbar Day trip 🐚

Sandbars to visit https://www.sandbarrentalboats.com/sandbars-to-visit Float around in the crystal clear waters of the sandbar enjoying life in island style! •Two Conch Island Tours https://twoconchsislandtours.com/island-sandbar-tour/ •Sole Watersports https://solewatersports.com/trips/ •Marathon Mermaid https://www.marathonmermaid.com/sandbar-experience/

Snorkeling 🤿

•Spirit Snorkeling @ Captain Pips https://www.captainpips.com/boat-trips •Starfish Snorkeling https://www.starfishsnorkeling.com •Marathon Snorkeling https://snorkelingmarathon.com/?ref=snorkelingmarathon

State Parks 🌺

•John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – Key Largo •Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park – Key Largo •Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park – Islamorada •Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park – Islamorada •Indian Key Historic State Park – Lower Matecumbe Key •Long Key State Park – Long Key •Curry Hammock State Park – Marathon •Bahia Honda State Park – Big Pine Key •Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve – Big Pine Key •Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park – Key West

Sunset Cruise 🌅

•Marathon Mermaid Charters https://www.marathonmermaid.com •Ocean Sailing Inc https://www.oceansailinginc.com •Sole Water Sports https://www.oceansailinginc.com

Turtle Hospital 🐢

Visit this amazing nonprofit sea turtle rehabilitation center to learn how rescued turtles are cared for and released back into the wild. It’s educational, inspiring, and a great experience for all ages.