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Where Will You Eat Today?

Local Dining Recommendations

Lunch

Burdines Waterfront 

Handmade Burgers, the BEST fries, views of Boot Key Canal, hidden location 

1200 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050 

https://burdineswaterfront.com/ 

(305) 743-9204 11:30am-8:30pm, Closed Thursdays 

Takeria La Palapa

 Food Truck with the best Mexican food around! 

4250 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 

takerialapalapafl.com 

(305) 900-0937 online ordering available too 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Saturday, Closed Sundays 

Irie Island Eats 

Smoked Meats, Island Vibes, Awesome outdoor seating, Food Truck 

4540 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 

irieislandeats.com 

(305) 509-9398 7am-4pm Mon/Tues/Wed, 7am-8pm Thur/Fri/Sat, Closed Sundays 

Fish Tales 

All-American, Homemade, Seafood & Meat Market

 11711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

 https://www.floridalobster.com/ 

(305) 743-9196 11am-7:30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat, Closed Sundays 

Keys Fishery 

Window-ordering, Fish Market, Picnic Tables at their Marina, Feed the Fish! Tarpons & Nurse Sharks, Upstairs Adults-Only Bar with Great Views 

3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

 keysfisheries.com

 (305) 743-4353 11am-9pm daily

Ice Cream & More!

Sweet Savannah's 

You have to go here... ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, the best! 

8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 

https://sweetsavannahs.com/

 (305) 743-3131 11am-9pm, 10pm Fri/Sat 

Conch Custard Custard & Ice Cream

To-Go options too! 

11524 Overseas Hwy Suite #4, Marathon, FL 33050 

conchcustard.com 

(305) 684-0022 3:30pm-9:30pm 

SS Wreck & Galley Grill 

Good food & drinks, on Grassy Key... BEST KEY LIME PIE 

58835 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

 https://sswreck.com/ 

(305) 517-6484 11am-9pm

 Paradise Flavors 

Local, homemade deliciousness. You will go back for seconds once you have one of their popsicles! 

9601 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 

(305) 509-0112 9am-9pm

What Will You Do Today?

Local Activities

Fishing Pier at Key Colony Point 

No license required!

 Open 24/7, lighted dock 

No long-term boat docking, pick/up and drop/off only 

Fish Cleaning station with hoses and trash cans 

Fishing pole holders 

Any items left on dock in the morning will be removed unless specifically discussed with Office

On-Shore Fishing

 Bridge Fishing 

Channel #2 Bridge, Islamorada (can get crowded) 

Channel #5 Bridge, Islamorada Long Key Bridge, just past Duck Key, either end! 

7 Mile Bridge, south-end of the bridge 

Bogie Channel Bridge, No Name Key (Big Pine Key)

On-Shore Fishing 

Sombrero Beach, Marathon

Veterans Memorial Beach, Big Pine Key

 Horseshoe Beach, Big Pine Key

 Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key

Off-Shore Fishing 

Recommended Charters 

Captain Jay Charters 

Behind Keys Fishery 

https://captainjaycharters.com/ 

(917) 846-2170

 Manicsportfishing Charters

 https://manicsportfishing.com/ 

(305) 903-5764 

Sweet E Nuf Charters 

Behind Keys Fishery 

https://www.sweetenufcharters.com/?utm_campaign=gmb 

(305) 610-4778 

Marathon Lady Party Boat Fishing

 behind Fish Tales 

https://marathonlady.net/ 

(305) 743-5580

Boat Rentals 

Key Colony Beach Marina Boat Rentals

Kayaks, Bicycles, Golf Carts & More... ask for Chris and say Maggie sent ya! 

https://keycolonyrentalboats.com/

 (305) 289-1310

 Marathon Pontoon Rentals

https://www.marathonpontoonrental.com/ 

(305) 539-9990 

Captain Pip's Boat Rentals 

https://www.captainpips.com/boat-rentals/ 

(305) 743-4403

Beaches

Coco Plum Beach

 https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/parksrec/page/coco-plum-beach 

Free Public Beach, limited Restrooms Very shallow but a long walking beach

 Sombrero Beach

 https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/parksrec/page/sombrero-beach 

Free Public Beach, must pay to park Showers, Restrooms, Grills, Kayak Rentals, Playground, Grass Area 

Bahia Honda State Park 

https://www.floridastateparks.org/BahiaHonda 

Big Pine Key, best beaches in the Keys Snorkeling, Kayaks, Nature Trails, Showers, Restrooms, Snack Shack There is a fee for entry 

Fort Zachary Taylor (Ft. Zach)

 https://fortzacharytaylor.com/ 

Very end of Key West 

Grills, Shaded Trees, Rock Jetty Fishing, Showers, Restrooms, Equipment Rentals There is a fee for entry

Nature Parks 

Sunset Park 

Next door to Key Colony Point! 

Fishing Pier (license needed) and beach access Free Sunset Concert on Sundays November-April 

Key Colony Beach Recreation 

9 hole, 3 par Golf on 8th Street

 Playgrounds on 1st Street 

Shuffleboard and Bocce Court on 7th Street 

7:45am Pilates Mon/Wed/Fri at Marble Hall next to Post Office 

Long Key State Park 

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/long-key-state-park

 2 Hiking Trails, Beach, Kayak Rentals or Bring your own, Bird Watching 

15 minutes northbound on US 1 

There is a fee for entry

 Curry Hammock State Park 

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/curry-hammock-state-park 

Nature trails, Beach, Kayak Rentals or Bring your own, Bird Watching, less than a mile kayak to sand bar! 

10 minutes northbound on US 1 

There is a fee for entry 

Crane Point Hammock 

https://cranepoint.net/ 

Tons of walking trails, ocean views, small museum, gift shop, tortoises, picture opportunities, kayak rentals, fish pedicures, history! 

7 minutes southbound on US 1 

There is a fee for entry

 Oceanfront Park 

https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/community/page/ocean-front-park-kayak-launch 

Kayak Launch, Dog Park, Fishing Docks, Exercise Path

 5 minutes southbound on US 1 

Marathon Community Park

 https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/parksrec/page/marathon-community-park 

Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Soccer, Skateboard, Exercise Route, Events

 Bahia Honda State Park (see above Beach section) 

25 minutes southbound on US 1

Watersports

Big Kahuna Watersports Jet Ski Tours 

https://www.facebook.com/BigKahunaWaterSports 

Legendary Jet Skis 

Various Jet Ski Tours, Clear Kayaks, Sunset & Sandbar Cruises 

https://legendaryjetskis.com/ 

Nautica Watersports Jet Ski Tours and Rentals 

https://marathonjetskifreeride.com/ 

Keys Kayak LLC 

Rentals, Tours, Sales

 https://keyskayakllc.com/ 

Keys Kayak 

Rentals, Tours, Sales, Kayak & Paddleboard 

https://www.keykayak.com/ 

SpongeBob Guided EcoTour 

Locally famous, "Sponge"Bob wears a sponge hat! Explore the mangroves of Boot Key Harbor with a kayak guided eco-tour 

https://spongebobkayakecotours.com/ 

Florida Keys Kite Boarding 

Paddleboarding 

https://www.kiteboardingfloridakeys.com/floridakeysflyboard.htm 

Scuppers Watersports

 Hobie Cat Rentals, Jet Skis, Aqua Bikes, Kayaks 

https://www.scuppers.co/HobieCat.html

Rainy Day Ideas

Aquarium Encounters 

local aquarium with rescue efforts, touch tanks, swim with the sharks, explore mangrove setup 

https://floridakeysaquariumencounters.com/

 305-407-3262 

Turtle Hospital 

Sea-life education and rescue center, tours

 https://turtlehospital.org/ 

(305) 743-2552 

Dolphin Research Center 

Dolphin and Sealion education and rescue center, swim with the dolphins

 https://dolphins.org/ 

(305) 289-1121 

Key Colony Beach Recreation

 9 hole, 3 par Golf on 8th Street ...Playgrounds on 1st Street... Shuffleboard and Bocce Court on 7th Street 

7:45am Pilates Mon/Wed/Fri at Marble Hall next to Post Office 

Marathon Cinemas 

Small local movie theater

 https://marathoncinema.com/ 

305-743-0288 

Marathon Theatre 

Local theatre shows 

https://www.marathontheater.org/ 

305.743.0994 

Pinfish Entertainment 

Arcade with Ax-Throwing, Games and Self-serve libations, snacks

 https://www.pinfishentertainment.com/

 (305) 901-2839

Where Will You Go Today?

Local Day Trip Ideas

Lower Keys

Lunch and Kayaking at Geiger Key Marina 

Discover the Jumping Bridge 

Cocktails and Dinner at Square Grouper 

Checkout the famous Baby's Coffee

Upper Keys

Feed the tarpon at Robbie's 

Shopping in Islamorada 

Betsy the Lobster 

Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary 

Card Sound Road and Alabama Jack's

Key West

Downtown parking at 201 Front Street Garage or Key West Bight Parking Lot 

Robert the Doll Museum 

Rent a bike from WeCycle or a golf cart from downtown! 

Ride the Conch Train 

Hop on, Hop off with the Trolley Tour 

Check out the old Key West Graveyard 

Walk the Harbor Walk, view the liveaboards, yachts and charter boats

 Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square 

Visit the Southernmost Buoy 

Key West Light House

 Hemingway House 

Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery 

West Martello Tour

Main Land

Homestead/Redlands 

"Robert is Here" Fruit Stand 

Everglades Airboat Tour! https://evergladesairboattoursmiami.com/ 

Everglades National Park 

Fruit & Spice Park 

Patch of Heaven Sanctuary Park (Maggie's FAVORITE!) 

Coral Castle 

Monkey Jungle

 Miami 

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens 

Wynwood Walls

 Little Havana 

Miami Beach

 Bayside Marketplace