Our Local Favorites

We gathered some of our favorite spots in the Keys to

help make your trip an unforgettable adventure!

The Keys have one main road (US Hwy 1 or Overseas Hwy), many locations
are referred to by their mile marker. Using mile markers allows us to quickly
know how far the drive will be. For reference, our properties are located in
Marathon at Mile Marker 53.5 and Cudjoe Key at Mile Marker 23.

Beaches & Snorkling

Curry Hammock State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/curry-hammock-state-park
@ Mile Marker 56.2
56200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Beach and kayak rentals. Kayak through mangrove paths or venture out to the sandbar on a calm day.

Coco Plum Beach
www.ci.marathon.fl.us/parksrec/page/coco-plum-beach
@ Mile Marker 54.5
109 Coco Plum Dr, Marathon
More of a natural beach. Grab a coffee on the way and watch the sunrise

Sombrero Beach
www.ci.marathon.fl.us/parksrec/page/sombrero-beach
@ Mile Marker 50
Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon
A great little spot with outdoor showers and a bathhouse.

Bahia Honda State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/BahiaHonda
@ Mile Markers between 36 & 37
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key
The Park is just south of the 7-mile bridge. This beach is consistently voted in the top twenty-five beaches in the world. It is pristine, and the snorkeling is good when conditions are calm. There is a snorkeling operator that departs from the park (Reservations required). Kayak Rentals available. If you just want to go for a walk/picnic, make a left at the ocean after you enter the park and go down to Sandspur parking area. Continue down the beach to where it turns and ends. On a nice day, this is like heaven on earth in this very spot.

Horseshoe Beach
@ Mile Marker 35
1969 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key
If you can’t get out to the reef, Horseshoe Beach offers some pretty decent snorkeling from the shore. The beach is not quite a beach because it’s made of gravel, but it’s certainly a great option for snorkeling.

Dinghy Beach at Lagerhead’s Beach Bar
https://lagerheadsbeachbar.com/
@ Mile Marker 0
0 Simonton Street, Key West
A hidden gem located at Lagerhead’s Beach Bar. Great place for the family to enjoy the beach and live music, while having lunch/dinner and drinks!

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-zachary-taylorhistoric-state-park
@ Mile Marker 0
601 Howard England Way, Key West
Fort Zachary Taylor was an old fort used in the Civil War and Spanish-American War. They have historical reenactments on the third weekend of each month. It is the southernmost state park in the continental United States. The fort is not theonly offering. There is also a popular beach here.

Visiting Marathon area

Attractions

The Lagoon on Grassy Key
https://ridethelagoon.com/
@ Mile Marker 59.3
59300 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
A tropical adventure park, marketplace, and day resort. A wakeboard park with Kiteboarding and Foilboarding.

Dolphin Research Center
https://dolphins.org/
@ Mile Marker 58.9
58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL
Take a tour or a swim with the dolphins. A fantastic way to spend a day! Family entertainment that is also educational. There is a continuous schedule of shows & events throughout the day.

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounter
www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com
@ Mile Marker 53
11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
A great way to view and learn more about the local wildlife. Perfect way tospend part of a breezy day when you cannot be on the water

Marathon Mermaid Charters
www.marathonmermaid.com
@ Mile Marker 48
1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Sandbar experience, reef snorkel, and sunset cruise

Turtle Hospital
https://www.turtlehospital.org/

@ Mile Marker 48.5

2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

Take a tour of the sea turtle hospital. Their passionate and educated staff provides an educational tour about sea turtles and how their facility operates on rehab and release. A great way to support local efforts to help sea turtles. A moving experience for all ages

Rental Companies

Tropical Boat Rentals
https://www.tropicalboatrentals.com/

@ Mile Marker 54.6

91 Ave A, Marathon, FL

(305) 481-7006

Coco’s Boat Rental
https://www.cocosboatrentals.com/

@ Mile Marker 54.5

50 Coco Plum Dr, Marathon, FL

(305) 407-7721

Vacation Boat Rentals
http://vacationboatrentals.com/

@ Mile Marker 50

4681 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

(866) 420-1515

Bike Marathon Bike Rentals
https://marathonpontoonrental.com/

@ Mile Marker 49.5

2994 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

(305) 743-3204

They have bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards.

Florida Keys Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals and Tours
https://www.keykayak.com/
@ Mile Marker 49.5
19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon
(305) 998-6500
They offer free delivery if you’re staying on Marathon!

Marathon Pontoon Rental
https://www.marathonpontoonrental.com/
@ Mile Marker 49.5
19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL
(305) 539-9990

Island Time Boat Rental
https://www.islandtimeboatrental.com/
(305) 998-8592
Free Delivery to your dock from Conch Key to 7 Mile Bridge.

Keys Vacation Supply
www.keysvacationsupplyrentals.com
9625 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
(305) 900-7401
Baby and vacation gear, free delivery

Breakfast

The Stuffed Pig
www.thestuffedpig.com/index.php
@ Mile Marker 49
3520 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Delicious breakfast food. It is likely to be busy in the mornings.

The Marathon Bagel Company
https://marathonbagelco.com/
@ Mile Marker 51
11090 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Great bagels, coffee, and basic breakfast selections.

Lunch & Dinner

Island Fish Company
www.islandfishco.com
@ Mile Marker 54
12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Great place for dinner, fresh fish, steak, and burgers. They have something for
everyone! Can’t go wrong here!

Sparky’s Landing
www.sparkyslanding.com
@ Mile Marker 54
13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Waterfront restaurant that has an amazing view, if you sit at the bar. The food is
good, the view is better!

Burdines Waterfront
http://www.burdineswaterfront.com/
@ Mile Marker 48
1200 Ocean View Ave, Marathon (at the end of 15th St)
This is the place to eat on the water in Marathon. Most items on the menu are
reasonably priced. Mostly Sandwiches and salads, fresh squeezed lemonade.
Located on an elevated tiki bar, overlooking Boot Key Harbor.

Sunset Grille
www.sunsetgrille7milebridge.com
@ Mile Marker 47
7 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon
This is a waterfront restaurant on Marathon. They have a dock, pool, great food
and drinks.

Island Time Boat Rental
https://www.islandtimeboatrental.com/
(305) 998-8592
Free Delivery to your dock from Conch Key to 7 Mile Bridge.

Keys Vacation Supply
www.keysvacationsupplyrentals.com
9625 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
(305) 900-7401
Baby and vacation gear, free delivery

Grocery

Publix
www.publix.com/locations/575-publix-at-marathon
5407 Overseas Hwy Marathon
Supermarket chain with a wide selection of groceries, deli and premade food.

Boat Ramps

The Quay on Overseas Highway
@ Mile Marker 54
12650 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
(305) 289-1810

Ocean View Marina
@ Mile Marker 50
4681 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
(305) 517-1232
Marina with a boat ramp

Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
@ Mile Marker 40 (Bayside)
Free

Visiting Cudjoe Key area

Attractions

National Key Deer Refuge
www.fws.gov/refuge/national-key-deer
@ Mile Marker 30
30587 Overseas Hwy Big Pine Key
Key deer are unique to the lower Florida Keys, they are found nowhere else in the world. Visit the refuge to observe Key deer as they wander freely.

Back Country Boat Rentals
https://www.backcountryboatrentals.biz/
@ Mile Marker 17
17015 Overseas Hwy, Sugarloaf Key
(720) 480-0557
If you’re looking for a planned adventure on the water, this is for you! Your boat rental will come with navigation to a sandbar. Great for your first boating trip in the Keys!

Sugar Loaf Jumping Bridge
https://www.facebook.com/JumpingBridge/about
@ Mile Marker 17
24°37’08.9″N 81°32’10.5″W
Drive up US1 N and turn right at MM17 onto Sugarloaf Blvd (Sugarloaf Shores neighborhood). Follow the road until it takes a sharp right. To your left you will see a yellow barrier. Park and walk through the yellow fence barrier to the bridge. The water is about 15 – 20 feet deep. You will probably find a bunch of
locals already there jumping in and having a blast! Beware of the bugs because they can be brutal at times.

Rental Companies

Big Pine Key Boat Rentals
www.bigpinekeyboatrentals.com
@ Mile Marker 24.5
Summerland Cove Marina 24356 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key
(305) 849-0130

Cudjoe Key Boat Rentals
www.cudjoekeyboatrentals.com
@ Mile Marker 21
Cudjoe Gardens Marina 477 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key
(305) 587-1614

Sugarloaf Marina Boat Rentals
https://www.sugarloafkeymarina.com/key-west-boat-rentals
@ Mile Marker 17
17015 Overseas Hwy, Sugarloaf Shores, FL
(305) 745-3135
This marina offers pontoon boat rentals and they’ll set you up with a charter plot to Marvin Key and Snipe Point!

Boat Ramps

Cudjoe Gardens Marina
https://cudjoemarina.com/
@ Mile Marker 21
477 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key

Sugarloaf Key Marina
www.sugarloafkeymarina.com
@ Mile Marker 17
17015 Overseas Hwy, Sugarloaf Shores

Sugarloaf Key Marina
www.sugarloafkeymarina.com
@ Mile Marker 17
17015 Overseas Hwy, Sugarloaf Shores,

Breakfast

Galley Grill
@ Mile Marker 24
24862 US 1 Hwy, Summerland Key
Delicious classic breakfast options with a few lunch offerings.

Morning Joint
www.morningjoint.com
@ Mile Marker 22
22864 Overseas Hwy, Cudjoe Key
Relaxing atmosphere with breakfast sandwiches, smoothie bowls, fresh baked goods and lunch sandwiches.

Baby’s Coffee
https://babyscoffee.com/
@ Mile Marker 15
3180 US Hwy 1, Key West
Great place for coffee, tea, and smoothies. Gets busy in the mornings but that’s because their coffee is delicious.

Lunch & Dinner

No Name Pub
www.nonamepub.com
@ Mile Marker 30
30813 Watson Blvd. Big Pine Key, FL
This local watering hole used to be a local secret. Now it has become as popular with the tourists as it is with the locals. It has really, really cold beer, and decent pizza. It is found on No Name Key on the bay side, you will need to look up directions, because it is back in there a bit

Little Palm Island Ferry
www.littlepalmisland.com
@ Mile Marker 28.5
This is a super upscale restaurant on Little Palm Island that can only be reachedby a free motor yacht shuttle that is on Little Torch Key. Reservations are requiredand it is not recommended that children under the age of eighteen years old bebrought along. You can dine outdoors while the Key Deer approach your table. The food is excellent, but very pricey. However, you must experience this restaurant once during your life, and you will not regret doing so