Farara Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 beautiful beaches 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.
Dolphin Research Center
Learn about the playful nature of dolphins before swimming alongside these clever marine mammals at this entertaining research facility.
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.
Activities
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Marathon: COMBO- Snorkel & Sandbar (Sombrero Reef)
Marathon: Private Cable or Cable Kiteboarding Session
3 Hour Private Snorkeling in Marathon Florida
Marathon: Intro to Foilboarding Experience
Our pick of the best Farara Shores Hotel Deals
Hawks Cay Resort
Beautiful place
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
Check-in was a little weird. They checked me into an occupied room. That was sorted out. Everything was perfect rooms were clean, spacious and well maintained.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
The room was amazing.... Mahina was 5* dining The beach unfortunately do not plan to swim there or snorkel which is #1 for me personally to free swim and snorkel... The pools amazing.. Thr attention to detail and placment of amenities excellent except if you are in last building where volleyball ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort
Great room and bedding. Beautiful grounds, good location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Coconut Cay Resort & Marina
Foremost friendly and helpful staff make this place a recommendation. Rooms were clean and fitted with coffee makers, new TVs, Wifi Easy parking too. It's a one hour drive to Key West. The Bahia Honda State Park is 20 minutes south down the road an recommended
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Banana Bay Resort & Marina
Room was great, pool heated but breakfast was poorly done. More options of what was offered would have been nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Sunset Park Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
