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.
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.
Things to do
Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Sharkeys Glass Bottom Fish Feeding LED Night Tour Key West
Marathon: COMBO- Snorkel & Sandbar (Sombrero Reef)
Top hotels in Farara Shores
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
Ants all over the room that got into our luggage. We paid for an ocean view but it was not an ocean view.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hawks Cay Resort
Room was not ready until 6pm and was dirty
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
Room was clean but room and furnishings were old, run down, and uncomfortable. Metal bed frame had rusted hardware, refrigerator didn’t work, tiny sink in bathroom had virtually no water pressure. Room was way too small for the price. Attractive view of coconut palms and Florida Bay from the room ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys
Good
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Kingsail Resort
The place is very run down and the shower caddy was dirty. We got bit overnight sleeping there. Don’t go here!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys
WiFi was not available because we booked through Expedia and don’t book directly
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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.
