Florida Keys & Key West - Miami and the Keys - page 339

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Marathon Community Park & Marina MARINA

(12222 Overseas Hwy)
Has athletic fields and a skate park for disaffected adolescents. The marina, better known
as Boot Key Harbor ( % 305-289-8877; www.bootkeyharbor.com ; VHF 16) , is one of the best
maintained working waterfronts in the Keys, and an excellent spot to book charter-fishing
and diving trips. Come during Christmas to see a 'boat parade' of boats decked out with
Christmas lights.

Marathon Kayak KAYAKING
( % 305-395-0355; www.marathonkayak.com ; 3hr tours $60)
Does guided mangrove ecotours, sunset tours and boat rentals. The three-hour paddle
through a canopy of red mangroves is highly recommended.

Wheels-2-Go

RENTAL

( % 305-289-4279; http://wheels-2-go.com ; 5994 Overseas Hwy; see-through kayaks/bicycles per day
$40/10; h 9am-5pm)
Friendly kayak and bicycle rental services.

Tilden's Scuba Center DIVING
( % 305-743-7255; www.tildensscubacenter.com ; 4650 Overseas Hwy)
Offers snorkeling and diving expeditions through nearby sections of the coral reef.

Sombrero Reef Explorers DIVING
( % 305-743-0536; www.marathoncharters.com ; 19 Sombrero Rd, off MM 50 oceanside)
Offers snorkeling and diving expeditions through nearby sections of the coral reef.

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