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
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West
Top hotels in Farara Shores
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa
Just an amazing week away. Resort clean. Could find a lounge chair under an umbrella even around noon time which was a nice treat. With 5 pools, you don’t have to get up at 7 to save a spot. Loved the hammocks and watching the sun set. Food is ok - very pricy.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hawks Cay Resort
Very nice property. Very clean great view. Pools were awesome! The only complaint is they do not have prices on anything in their food market/cafe.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Lime Tree Bay Resort
The entire property gets five stars!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys
My best experience there was the pool area. The rooms were not that great for the price I paid. The carpet seemed dirty and the AC did not work well. The staff was excellent. I was on a family vacation, hoping to get my kids off my back for a few hours;however, they had a game room many of the amenities ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Kingsail Resort
Everything was great! My husband and I really enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys
Rooms were very clean
Reviewed on 22 Mar 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.
