Farara Shores
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 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.
Things to do
Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West
Marathon: Historic 7-Mile Bridge Sunset Cruise
Marathon: Private Cable or Cable Kiteboarding Session
Top hotels in Farara Shores
Hawks Cay Resort
Overall a great stay. Very nice and clean condo with its own small pool. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed the tennis and pickleball facilities. Only areas for improvement were the initial delay in room being available from housekeeping and need for more service staff around the pool ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
Great views & great location
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
We greatly enjoyed our two nights at Lime Tree Bay. This low-key resort is a great place to relax and soak up the sun. Its private beach offers paddleboarding and kayaking by day and spectacular sunsets to top it off. The rooms are nice. Due to our own last-minute reservations, we had to switch rooms ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Banana Bay Resort & Marina
Nice resort
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys
All good.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort
nice facilities, only partial daily room service/cleaning
Reviewed on 7 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 Sunset Park Beach and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center.
Coral Lagoon
Coral Lagoon might not have many top sights, but Sunset Park Beach and Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
