Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Marathon Community Park & Marina
MARINA
(12222 Overseas Hwy)
Has athletic fields and a skate park for disaffected adolescents. The marina, better known
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; 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.
Sleeping
Siesta Motel
MOTEL