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 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.
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.
Dolphin Research Center
Learn about the playful nature of dolphins before swimming alongside these clever marine mammals at this entertaining research facility.
Activities
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Our pick of the best Farara Shores Hotel Deals
Hawks Cay Resort
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
Did not do breakfast…too expensive
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
The place was beautiful. Very clean, well built and maintained, the view was perfect, the staff great. They had a bar & restaurant. If I’d had known it was this nice, I would have stayed longer. The only down side was the noise of the cars passing by but what can you do when it’s just a small strip ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys
Went for a work trip and the hotel was great. Nice breakfast, convenient location, the business center was also good. Very nice hotel and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys
Great pools!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kingsail Resort
Was based in Miami on vacation but had planned a trip to the keys so chose Kingsale Resort for our overnight stay. Check in was a smooth and the lady behind the desk (apologies cannot remember her name) was super sweet and helpful and instructions were clear and easy to understand. Had great parking ...
Reviewed on 11 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 Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center and Sunset Park Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
