Visiting Marathon Florida

For all of you Florida boaters that opt to take the Okeechobee Waterway to get to the Ocean from the Gulf, or vice versa, then you must realize you’re missing out on tons of fun to the south. The Florida Keys are a great spot to travel down to as a launching point for island hopping throughout the Caribbean or as a place to spend a weekend. Here are a few places to visit and things you can partake in while visiting.

Sombrero Country Club

If you’re a bit weary and want to stretch your legs out a bit when in the Florida Keys, consider joining the Sombrero Country Club, so you can play golf in paradise at any time. If possible, try to find someone that’s a member of the club who wouldn't mind taking you out as a guest.

Stone Crabs at Key Fisheries Market & Marina

These are where the stone crabs come into the area, and having stone crabs is a must if you haven’t had them before. You can stop by their restaurant, which also has fantastic Florida Keys key lime pie, or you can order them online and have them delivered to wherever you are.

Turtle Hospital

A great way to meet turtles up and close is to go to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon. It’s one of the few turtle hospitals in the world, and they offer daily tours where you can meet turtles up and close where you sometimes have the opportunity to feed them. It’s a great educational experience and gives you an appreciation for them.

Sombrero Beach

One of the best beaches in the Florida Keys, Sombrero beach is open to the public and has pure white sand, making it a paradise for beach goers. There’s also plenty of benches and picnic tables for everyone, so you can easily find yourself spending a whole day out on the beach.

Sombrero Marina

Nestled in Boot Key Harbor, Sombrero Marina is one of the most protected marinas from the weather in all of the Florida Keys, and a great place to leave your boat while you enjoy the activities of the Florida Keys. Also, guests of the marina have access to use the Sombrero Country Club golf course, tennis courts and their other facilities which was mentioned above.