Marathon Beach Guide, Florida Keys
Marathon has spectacular secluded beaches, the beautiful renovated Sombrero Beach with its pavillions, playground and a nice swimming beach, the quiet Coco Plum beach with great Tropical views and the Key Colony Beach Public park with its pristine waters make this city a hot spot for best beach in The Florida Keys.
Sombrero Beach
Mile Marker 50, Oceanside
(Turn off U.S. 1 at Sombrero Beach Blvd., by the Key Mart and drive east following the road until you find the beach) Marathon , FL 33050
This is a beautiful park and beach. In 2001 the City redeveloped Sombrero Beach to include total handicap accessibility. A lovely sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean frames a shady park with picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers.
The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.
Sombrero Beach is a turtle nesting beach also. From April through October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily) coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs. During this period we do not have tables or benches on the beach so we do not interfere with turtle nesting activities. The City is responsible for surveying the beaches during turtle nesting season. If you are interested in helping with this lovely obligation please get in touch with us. F.D.E.P. holds classes in February or March every year to be a state certified surveyor. The City then schedules all of the surveyors for their day to walk the beach. Walking the beach first thing in the morning looking for turtle nests is an awesome experience.
Coco Plum Beach
Mile Marker 54.5 Oceanside
Marathon , FL 33050
This is also on the Atlantic Ocean. It is more of a natural beach area with an adjacent wetland area. There are no facilities at Coco Plum Beach.
The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.
Coco Plum Beach is a turtle nesting beach also. From April through October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily) coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs. The City is responsible for surveying the beaches during turtle nesting season. If you are interested in helping with this lovely obligation please get in touch with us. F.D.E.P. holds classes in February or March every year to be a state certified surveyor. The City then schedules all of the surveyors for their day to walk the beach.Walking the beach first thing in the morning looking for turtle nests is an awesome experience.
To get there turn South on Coco Plum Drive and the beach entrance is 1.4 miles on the right hand side of the road.
Little Duck Key Beach
MM39, Marathon.
This pretty beach is located just after you cross over the Seven Mile Bridge. Picnic shelters and restrooms are available.