Everything below is within a short drive of Aqua Keys Retreat. Tap any place to open it in Google Maps for directions, photos, hours and reviews.
A waterfront seafood market and restaurant famous for its giant Lobster Reuben, fish & chips and fresh-off-the-boat seafood, eaten picnic-style at the dock.
View on Google Maps →Seafood and a raw bar right at the foot of the Seven Mile Bridge, known for some of the best sunset views in Marathon.
View on Google Maps →A classic, no-frills Keys seafood shack that's been a local favorite for decades — casual, cash-friendly and always busy for a reason.
View on Google Maps →A cozy diner for a hearty American breakfast before a day out on the water — a Marathon go-to for early risers.
View on Google Maps →Waterfront seafood and sushi with a lively dockside atmosphere — a nice option when the group can't agree between sushi and stone crab.
View on Google Maps →The spot for dessert — ice cream, cupcakes, and the essential slice of key lime pie to close out the day.
View on Google Maps →A shallow, colorful reef just offshore and one of the most popular snorkel spots in the Middle Keys, reachable by local boat tours.
View on Google Maps →Private snorkeling charters out to Looe Key Reef, sandbar trips, and seasonal lobster excursions with a local crew.
View on Google Maps →Marathon sits between the Atlantic and the Gulf, making it one of the best sportfishing bases in the Keys for marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna and more.
View on Google Maps →Meet and learn about rescued dolphins and sea lions, with encounter programs for all ages — a favorite for families.
View on Google Maps →Jet ski rentals, paddleboards and kayaks for exploring the flats and mangroves at your own pace.
View on Google Maps →Paddle quiet mangrove creeks and calm backcountry water — easygoing and great for spotting wildlife.
View on Google Maps →A working sea turtle rescue and rehab center offering behind-the-scenes tours of the hospital and its permanent resident turtles.
View on Google Maps →The historic former railway bridge, now a scenic 2.2-mile pedestrian and biking path stretching out over open water.
View on Google Maps →Marathon's best public beach — soft sand, calm swimming water, picnic pavilions and playgrounds, just minutes from the house.
View on Google Maps →1,000 acres of hammock and mangrove for hiking, camping, paddling and birdwatching.
View on Google Maps →One of the most photographed beaches in the Keys — well worth the scenic drive south into the Lower Keys.
View on Google Maps →A 63-acre nature preserve with hammock trails, a natural history museum, a touch tank and a historic pioneer homestead.
View on Google Maps →Aqua Keys Retreat puts you minutes from everything on this page. Check availability and book direct.
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