Marathon is a 10-mile-long island community in the middle of the Keys island chain, it is comprised mainly of Vaca Key, Fat Deer Key and Grassy Key. There are lots of restaurants and things to do before heading over the Seven Mile Brige to the Lower Keys.
STAY
Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-7177
www.tranquilitybay.com
EAT
Barracuda Grill
4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-3314
Hours: Daily 6PM–8:30PM
Burdines Waterfront
Chiki Tiki Bar & Grill
1200 Oceanview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5317
burdineswaterfront.com
Hours: Daily 11:30AM–9PM
Butterfly Cafe
Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-7177
tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Hours: Daily 6PM–9PM
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1406 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-6247
jonesn4sushi.com/Castaway
Hours: Daily 11AM–10PM
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster
3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5516
flkeyssteakandlobster.com
Hours: Daily 11:30AM–10PM
Franks Grill
11400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-7772
franksgrillmarathon.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM–3PM, 5–9PM, Sat 5–9PM
Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House
6350 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-6373
herbiesrestaurant.com
Hours: Daily 11AM–10PM
Key Colony Inn
700 E Ocean Dr, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
(305) 743-0100
kcinn.com
Hours: Sun-Thu 10AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM, Fri-Sat 10AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM
Keys Fisheries
3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-4353
keysfisheries.com
Hours: Daily 11AM–9PM
Marathon Grill & Alehouse
5800 Overseas Hwy #12, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5888
facebook.com/MarathonGrillAndAleHouse
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM–2AM, Sun 4PM–2AM
Porky’s Bayside BBQ
1410 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2065
porkysbaysidebbq.com
Hours: Daily 7AM–10PM
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
7 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 396-7235
sunsetgrille7milebridge.com
Hours: Daily 8AM–10PM
Tarpon Creek
13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-1332
tarpon-creek.com
Hours: Sun-Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM–12AM
DO
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305)743-9100
cranepoint.net
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 12PM–5PM
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL 33050
(305) 289-1121
dolphins.org
Hours: Daily 9AM–4:40PM
Keys Boat Tours
38801 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina, MM39
Boat Tours & Lessons – Eco, Snorkel, Fish
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Capt. Brian (305) 699-7166 | Shop (305) 396-7122
keysboattours.com
Hours: Daily 9AM–5PM
Pigeon Key Visitor Center & Gift Shop
2010 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5999
pigeonkey.net
Hours: Daily 9:30AM–4PM
Seven Mile Bridge
MM47–MM40 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Connects Knight’s Key to Little Duck Key
Park entrance on both ends
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Mile_Bridge
Sombrero Beach
Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-0033
ci.marathon.fl.us/government/parks/city-parks-and-beaches/
Hours: Daily 7:30AM–7PM
Turtle Hospital
2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-2552
turtlehospital.org
Hours: Daily 9AM–6PM