Guidebook for Marathon
Drinks & Nightlife
We love this super-funky brewery about 20 minutes north of the house. If you're heading down from the airport pop in and take a look. Great art, funky vibe, great people, and delicious beer. The "Iguana Poop" is my favorite byfar.
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Florida Keys Brewing Company
81611 Old HwyWe love this super-funky brewery about 20 minutes north of the house. If you're heading down from the airport pop in and take a look. Great art, funky vibe, great people, and delicious beer. The "Iguana Poop" is my favorite byfar.
Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Great live music, fun, casual atmosphere for the non-fancy people.
Food Scene
There's some decent happy hour food here, but you're here mostly for the view and ambiance. Great sunset spot on the water. We usually eat before we go, and just grab a few drinks under the outside tiki bar by the pool. (Note: avoid weekends like the plague, there's millions of kids.)
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Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
7 Knights Key BlvdThere's some decent happy hour food here, but you're here mostly for the view and ambiance. Great sunset spot on the water. We usually eat before we go, and just grab a few drinks under the outside tiki bar by the pool. (Note: avoid weekends like the plague, there's millions of kids.)
If you're looking to treat yourself, it's not cheap but it is delicious. Sushi, super fresh fish plates, great pastas.
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Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1406 Ocean View AveIf you're looking to treat yourself, it's not cheap but it is delicious. Sushi, super fresh fish plates, great pastas.
Wonderful happy hour food and ambiance. Get there early (3:30) to make sure you'll find a seat at the bar for the specials.
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Lazy Days South
725 11th Street OceanWonderful happy hour food and ambiance. Get there early (3:30) to make sure you'll find a seat at the bar for the specials.
Sparky's Landing
13205 Overseas HwyHappy hour deliciousness and great drink prices.
The best fish sandwich you'll ever have. Fresh off the boat. I recommend the cajun fried Hogfish sandwich. The bar at the tiki upstairs is a great happy hour and sunset spot. It opens at 4:30.
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Keys Fisheries Bar
3502 Gulfview AveThe best fish sandwich you'll ever have. Fresh off the boat. I recommend the cajun fried Hogfish sandwich. The bar at the tiki upstairs is a great happy hour and sunset spot. It opens at 4:30.
It's the best breakfast spot on the island, IMHO. Sit in the back under the tiki.
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The Stuffed Pig
3520 Overseas HwyIt's the best breakfast spot on the island, IMHO. Sit in the back under the tiki.
Parks & Nature
This is usually a must-do on people's list. I personally haven't gone but I know it's beautiful from the highway. I do know that in high season (Jan-April) they do fill up and stop letting people in. So if it's on your list you may want to get there early. They do have a snorkel boat here so if you're looking to snorkel or dive the reef, this is probably your best bet.
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I-Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas HwyThis is usually a must-do on people's list. I personally haven't gone but I know it's beautiful from the highway. I do know that in high season (Jan-April) they do fill up and stop letting people in. So if it's on your list you may want to get there early. They do have a snorkel boat here so if you're looking to snorkel or dive the reef, this is probably your best bet.
In my opinion it's a must-do if you're looking for a relaxing day. Sombrero is one of the nicest beaches in the keys, people travel from all over to go to it. Avoid the kids and stick to week days.
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Isibheshu Sombrero
Sombrero Beach RoadIn my opinion it's a must-do if you're looking for a relaxing day. Sombrero is one of the nicest beaches in the keys, people travel from all over to go to it. Avoid the kids and stick to week days.
Nice hiking trail, scenic natural shoreline. Don't expect a beach, but it's good for people that are looking for some hiking/walking.
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Long Key State Park
67400 Overseas HwyNice hiking trail, scenic natural shoreline. Don't expect a beach, but it's good for people that are looking for some hiking/walking.
Pennecamp is a great spot to snorkel if that's on your bucket list.
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyPennecamp is a great spot to snorkel if that's on your bucket list.
Entertainment & Activities
Like the turtle hospital, this is a rehabilitation center for injured dolphins. I'm told to make it worth it, make sure you go during a time that there's a show. Supposed to be a really nice thing to do though.
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I-Center ye-Dolphin Research
58901 Overseas HwyLike the turtle hospital, this is a rehabilitation center for injured dolphins. I'm told to make it worth it, make sure you go during a time that there's a show. Supposed to be a really nice thing to do though.
Super close- walking distance from the house. Great for a quiet night for you tired travelers. They serve booze and snacks.
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Marathon Cinema
5101 Overseas HwySuper close- walking distance from the house. Great for a quiet night for you tired travelers. They serve booze and snacks.
Sightseeing
If history is your thing, go ahead and make the haul to Hemingway house. Make sure you catch a guided tour, as it's way more engaging and interesting than just going to some guy's house.
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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead StIf history is your thing, go ahead and make the haul to Hemingway house. Make sure you catch a guided tour, as it's way more engaging and interesting than just going to some guy's house.
Key West is always worth a day trip to see it. There's plenty of great food and always live music. I have a list of recommendations in the guide book in the room. And it is possible to do Key West on the cheap.
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Key West
Key West is always worth a day trip to see it. There's plenty of great food and always live music. I have a list of recommendations in the guide book in the room. And it is possible to do Key West on the cheap.
Robbie's is very touristy, but I will say, if you've never hand-fed a giant 250 pound tarpon, do yourself a favor and go do it. It's crazy-fun.
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Robbie's
77522 Overseas HwyRobbie's is very touristy, but I will say, if you've never hand-fed a giant 250 pound tarpon, do yourself a favor and go do it. It's crazy-fun.
Arts & Culture
This museum is really informative for those who are interested in shipwreck history. There's lots of booty on display which is really cool to see if you never have.
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene StThis museum is really informative for those who are interested in shipwreck history. There's lots of booty on display which is really cool to see if you never have.
Shopping
I'm not a big shopper, but this place has some super cute stuff if you're looking for something new.
DK’s Beach Boutique
303 Sadowski CausewayI'm not a big shopper, but this place has some super cute stuff if you're looking for something new.