Farara Shores Travel Guide
Marathon
Visit Farara Shores
Popular places to visit
Sombrero Beach
Play beach games; go swimming, kayaking or snorkeling; and lounge in the sun at one of Marathon’s most visited beaches.
Seven Mile Bridge
Walk, jog, cycle or drive across one of the longest bridges in North America to take in the scenic ocean views it provides.
Vaca Key
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vaca Key during your travels in Marathon. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Curry Hammock State Park
Go camping near mangroves, bird-watching beneath a thick canopy or kayaking between the islands of this scenic state park in the Middle Keys.
Coco Plum Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coco Plum Beach during your trip to Marathon? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its jogging trails.
The Turtle Hospital
Explore the campus of The Turtle Hospital as part of your travels around Marathon. Stroll along the area's marina or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Marathon: Rhum Runner Aqua Park Adventure
Miami to Key West Day Trip Transportation
Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West
Florida: Sunset Champagne Cruise on the Marathon Mermaid
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Top hotels in Farara Shores
Hawks Cay Resort
The place is amazing.. the pool front room was on point. The only thing I disliked was for the amount of money spent on the room (which was over $310, and I stayed 5 days) they did not provide breakfast. All meals need to be purchased and they are not cheap by any means. Now I will say that the food ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
Beautiful resort. Great views and great location facing the ocean. Our room was clean and beautifully decorated. The five pools made it so that chairs were easily available. We did get locked out of our room one day due to a lock malfunction but management took care of it quickly. Staff were friendly ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
The staff was wonderful. They let us use the amenities fore we checked in. Lovely view of the ocean. Can get right into the ocean from the property. Also have a pool, ping pong table, corn hole, bicycles, kayaks, and a nice pool. There is a restaurant on the property as well. Would definitely recommend ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys
Nice hotel. Great pool areas, good restaurant on property. Our balcony overlooked the bay-amazing view. Nice restaurant right across street also. We found a beach/park called sunset park about 1 mile from hotel. Not crowded and nice snorkeling. We will stay here again. Staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys
great breakfast, menu could have some more options, pizza was amazing, just wish the restaurant stayed open later and the bar opened earlier, loved my stay!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Kingsail Resort
Great place to stay. They need an ice machine.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Farara Shores
Marathon Shores
If you're spending some time in Marathon Shores, Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Marathon Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Little Venice
While there might not be top attractions in Little Venice, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Sunset Park Beach.
Coral Lagoon
Coral Lagoon might not have many top sights, but Sunset Park Beach and Coco Plum Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
