Your Island. Your Pace. Your Keys.
A Quiet Island With A Lot Going On
Where Will You Eat Today?
From waterfront lobster reubens to cash-only breakfast joints the locals swear by, Marathon and Key Colony Beach have more good food per square mile than anywhere else in the Keys.
Breakfast
Island Fish Company
Homemade jalapeno corned beef hash, short rib eggs benedict, waterfront dining with plenty of parking. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- 12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- islandfishco.com
- (305) 743-4191
- 8am to 10pm daily
Stuffed Pig
Cash only. Everything is good and worth the wait if there is one.
- 3520 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- thestuffedpig.com
- (305) 743-4059
- 7am to 1pm (12pm Sun), Closed Tue/Wed
Wooden Spoon
Diner-style dining. Quick, simple, and satisfying.
- 7007 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- woodenspoonfl.com
- (305) 743-8383
- 6am to 2pm daily
Brutus
Indoor and outdoor seating, relaxed atmosphere, seafood market. Good for any meal of the day.
- 6950 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- brutusseafood.com
- (305) 743-9181
- 6am to 9pm daily (Sun til 3pm)
Cracked Conch
Chill spot that's been open a long time. Breakfast staples done right.
- 4999 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- crackedconchcafe.com
- (305) 743-2233
- 7am to 9pm daily
Marathon Bagel
Call ahead for pickup. Great flavors for bagels and cream cheese. Try the Pork Belly & Egg or Belly Buster.
- 11090 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- marathonbagel.com
- (305) 517-6393
- 6:30am to 2pm, Closed Tuesdays
Lunch
Burdines Waterfront
Handmade burgers, the BEST fries, views of Boot Key Canal. Hidden location worth finding.
- 1200 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
- burdineswaterfront.com
- (305) 743-9204
- 11:30am to 8:30pm, Closed Thursdays
Takeria La Palapa
Food truck with the best Mexican food around.
- 4250 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- takerialapalapa.com
- (305) 900-0937
- 11am to 7pm Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat, Closed Sundays
Irie Island Eats
Smoked meats, island vibes, awesome outdoor seating. Food truck style.
- 4540 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- irieislandeats.com
- (305) 509-9398
- 7am to 4pm Mon/Tue/Wed, 7am to 8pm Thu/Fri/Sat, Closed Sundays
Fish Tales
All-American, homemade. Seafood and meat market on site.
- 11711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- fishtalesdining.com
- (305) 743-9196
- 11am to 7:30pm Mon to Fri, 11am to 3pm Sat, Closed Sundays
Keys Fisheries
Window ordering, fish market, picnic tables at the marina. Feed the tarpons and nurse sharks. Upstairs adults-only bar with great views.
- 3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
- keysfisheries.com
- (305) 743-4353
- 11am to 9pm daily
Dinner
Florida Steak and Lobster House
Great happy hour specials, enough dinner options for everyone. As close to fine dining in the Middle Keys as it gets, but you can still wear your flip flops. Book ahead on OpenTable.
- 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- floridakeys-steakandlobster.com
- (305) 743-5516
- 11:30am to 9:30pm
Castaway's Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Sushi and a full menu, fast service, indoor and outdoor marina views. Famous for their lionfish dishes. Book ahead on OpenTable.
- 1406 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
- castawaysrestaurant.com
- (305) 743-6247
- 11am to 9pm daily
Sparky's Landing Fish N Cocktails
All-American fare, good happy hour deals, on the water at the entrance to Key Colony Beach.
- 13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- sparkyslanding.com
- (305) 363-2959
- 11am to 10pm, Closed Mondays
Havana Jack's Oceanside Restaurant & Bar
Music daily, oceanfront, within walking distance of Key Colony Point. Great cocktails, appetizers, and pizza.
- 401 E Ocean Dr, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
- havanajacks.com
- (305) 743-4849
- 11am to 11pm Thu to Sun, 4 to 11pm Mon/Wed, Closed Tuesdays
Marathon Ale House
Sports bar with table seating, indoors, good burgers, and late night eats.
- 5800 Overseas Hwy #12, Marathon, FL 33050
- marathonalehouse.com
- (305) 743-5888
- 11am to midnight daily
Lazy Days South Waterfront
Lots of seafood options on the water.
- 725 11th Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
- lazydaysrestaurant.com
- (305) 289-0839
- 7am to 9:30pm daily, 10pm Sat
Ice Cream & More
Sweet Savannah's
You have to go here. Ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, brownies. The best.
- 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- sweetsavannahs.com
- (305) 743-3131
- 11am to 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 to 9:30pm
SS Wreck & Galley Grill
Good food and drinks on Grassy Key. Home of the best key lime pie.
- 58835 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- sswreck.com
- (305) 517-6484
- 11am to 9pm
Paradise Flavors
Local, homemade popsicles and treats. You will go back for seconds once you try them.
- 9601 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- paradiseflavors.com
- (305) 509-0112
- 9am to 9pm
Where Will You Go Today?
The Middle Keys are the starting point, not the finish line. Head south toward Key West, north to Islamorada, or all the way up to Miami and the Everglades. Every direction has something worth the drive.
Lower Keys
- Lunch and kayaking at Geiger Key Marina
- Discover the Jumping Bridge
- Cocktails and dinner at Square Grouper
- Check out 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 Tower
Mainland
Homestead / Redlands
- "Robert is Here" Fruit Stand
- Everglades Airboat Tour
- 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
What Will You Do Today?
Fish from the pier at sunrise, rent a kayak by mid-morning, snorkel Sombrero Reef after lunch, and still make it back for sunset on the seawall.
Fishing Pier at Key Colony Point
Our on-site fishing pier is available to all guests.
- No license required
- Open 24/7, lighted dock
- No long-term boat docking, drop-off only
- Fish cleaning station with hoses and trash cans
- Fishing pole holders available
Any items left on dock in the morning will be removed unless specifically discussed with the Office.
Bait Shops & Ice
Off The Hook Bait & Tackle Shop
- offthehookfl.com
- 7am to 6pm
Two Conchs Bait & Tackle Shop
- twoconchs.com
- 6:30am to 6pm
Marathon Bait & Tackle
- marathonbaitandtackle.com
- 8am to 5pm
West Marine (no bait)
- westmarine.com
- 8am to 6pm
Ice Stations 24/7
- Fresh Ice Vending, 10601 CR 5, Marathon, FL 33050
- Twice the Ice, 11001 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
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 Wading
- Sombrero Beach, Marathon
- Veterans Memorial Beach, Big Pine Key
- Horseshoe Beach, Big Pine Key
- Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key
Off-Shore Fishing
Captain Jay Charters
Behind Keys Fishery
- captainjayscharters.com
- (305) 849-4172
Marathon Fishing Charters
- marathonfishing.com
- (305) 289-0071
Sonnet & Reef Charters
Behind Keys Fishery
- sonnetandreefcharters.com
- (305) 481-6799
Marathon Lady Party Boat Fishing
Behind Fish Tales
- marathonthelady.net
- (305) 743-5580
Boat Rentals
Key Colony Beach Marina Boat Rentals
Kayaks, bicycles, golf carts & more. Ask for Chris and Lucy Maggie (next to pit).
- keycolonyrentalboats.com
- (305) 289-1310
Marathon Pontoon Rentals
- marathonpontoonrental.com
- (305) 530-3006
Captain Pip's Boat Rentals
- captainpips.com
- (305) 743-4403
Beaches
Coco Plum Beach
Free public beach. Limited restrooms. Very shallow but a long walking beach.
Sombrero Beach
Free public beach. Must pay to park. Showers, restrooms, grills, kayak rentals, playground, grass area.
Bahia Honda State Park
Big Pine Key. Best beaches in the Keys. Snorkeling, kayaks, nature trails, showers, restrooms, snack shack. Fee for entry.
Fort Zachary Taylor (Ft. Zach)
Very end of Key West. Grills, shaded trees, rock jetty fishing, showers, restrooms, equipment rentals. Fee for entry.
Nature Parks
Sunset Park
Next door to Key Colony Point! Fishing pier, kayak ramps, beach access. Free sunset concerts on Sundays, November through April.
Key Colony Beach Recreation
- 3-hole, 9-par golf on 8th Street
- Playground on 1st Street
- Shuffleboard and bocce court on 8th Street
- Free gym / fitness room at Marina Hall, next to Post Office
Long Key State Park
Hiking trails, beach, kayak rentals or bring your own. Bird watching. 15 minutes northbound on US 1. Fee for entry.
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. Fee for entry.
Crane Point Hammock
Tons of walking trails, ocean views, small museum, gift shop, tortoises, picture opportunities, kayak rentals, fish pedicures, history. 7 minutes southbound on US 1. Fee for entry.
Oceanfront Park
Kayak launch, dog park, fishing docks, exercise path. 5 minutes southbound on US 1.
Marathon Community Park
Tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer, skateboard, exercise route, events.
Bahia Honda State Park
(See Beaches section above.) 30 minutes southbound on US 1.
Watersports
Big Kahuna Watersports Jet Ski Tours
Legendary Jet Skis
Waverunners, jet ski tours, glass kayaks, sunset & sandbar cruises.
Nautica Watersports Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
Keys Kayak LLC
Rentals, tours, sales.
Keys Kayak
Rentals, tours, sales, kayak & paddleboard.
SpongeBob Guided EcoTour
Locally famous "Sponge Bob" ocean and sponge trip. Explore the mangroves of Boot Key Harbor with a kayak guided eco-tour.
Florida Keys Kite Boarding
Paddleboarding and kite lessons.
Snappers Watersports
Hobie Cat rentals, jet skis, aqua bikes, kayaks.
Rainy Day Ideas
When the skies open up, the Keys still deliver. Aquariums, rescue centers, local theaters, and arcade bars keep the fun going until the sun comes back out.
Attractions & Wildlife
Aquarium Encounters
Local aquarium with rescue efforts, touch tanks, swim with the sharks, and a mangrove setup.
- floridakeysaquariumencounters.com
- (305) 407-3262
Turtle Hospital
Sea-life education and rescue center with guided tours.
- turtlehospital.org
- (305) 743-2552
Dolphin Research Center
Dolphin and sea lion education and rescue center. Swim with the dolphins.
- dolphins.org
- (305) 289-1121
Entertainment & Recreation
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 Marina Hall, next to Post Office
Marathon Cinemas
Small local movie theater.
- marathoncinema.com
- (305) 743-0288
Marathon Theatre
Local theatre shows.
- marathontheater.org
- (305) 743-0994
Pinfish Entertainment
Arcade with ax-throwing, games, and self-serve libations and snacks.
- pinfishentertainment.com
- (305) 901-2839

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