Alyssa's Guidebook
Food and Happy Hour Spots
Irie Island Eats
4540 Overseas HwyOne of our go to lunch joints!
Herbie's Restaurant
6350 Overseas HwyWednesday night Craft Beer specials- American comfort food.
Stop by the upstairs bar for a ‘Sunset Shot’ and some Stone Crab Claws!
52 locals recommend
Keys Fisheries Bar
3502 Gulfview AveStop by the upstairs bar for a ‘Sunset Shot’ and some Stone Crab Claws!
Sightseeing
Seriously great dive training, also comfortable boat for groups to snorkel with.
Better Than Most Watersports
61 Overseas HwySeriously great dive training, also comfortable boat for groups to snorkel with.
Crane Point Hammock
5550 Overseas HwyGreat place to launch kayaks very close to our location!
Captain Dale has a very comfortable and relaxing sunset cruise program! We always take our families and yours is sure to enjoy!
Sailing Catamaran Sirius - Ocean Sailing Inc
725 11th Street OceanCaptain Dale has a very comfortable and relaxing sunset cruise program! We always take our families and yours is sure to enjoy!
Marathon Public Boat Ramp
33rd StreetBayside access for boaters.
Also known as ‘The Old Quay’ this location is also very near our house and has ample parking on site for trucks and trailers.
12 locals recommend
Mile Marker 54 Boat Ramp
12650 Overseas HwyAlso known as ‘The Old Quay’ this location is also very near our house and has ample parking on site for trucks and trailers.
Really insightful spot with loads of local wildlife for those who want to see the beautiful ocean life from land.
73 locals recommend
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
11710 Overseas HwyReally insightful spot with loads of local wildlife for those who want to see the beautiful ocean life from land.
Blue Magic Charters
1280 Overseas HwyBeaches
Sombrero beach has a kids play ground and public bathrooms. It is free to park and visit.
97 locals recommend
Sombrero Beach
Sombrero Beach RoadSombrero beach has a kids play ground and public bathrooms. It is free to park and visit.
Tide dependent for how much sandy area is available! This beach is less well known and more dog friendly than the more popular Sombrero beach. Small parking area available- free to park and visit.
7 locals recommend
Cocoa Plum Beach
Coco Plum DrTide dependent for how much sandy area is available! This beach is less well known and more dog friendly than the more popular Sombrero beach. Small parking area available- free to park and visit.
You do have to pay to play here but I think it’s about $3/person. Several beach and water access spots here with amazing views and also has facilities.
141 locals recommend
Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas HwyYou do have to pay to play here but I think it’s about $3/person. Several beach and water access spots here with amazing views and also has facilities.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting Around
You will want a rental car! Once you get to Marathon local cabs are not expensive if you plan to go out bar hopping. However getting between airports to Marathon is often more costly without a rental car.
Traveling with kids
Traveling with kids
We do have plastic utensils, plates, cups and bowls available for those visiting out house with tiny ones.