Florida Keys · Road trip
Marathon
Middle Keys hub at the start of the Seven Mile Bridge; the Turtle Hospital is here.
Drive from Cape Coral: 4 hr 19 min · 254 milesGoogle driving route, no traffic — expect longer in season. Same time the trip planner and driving map use.
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History in brief: Railroad base camp, the Seven Mile Bridge and Pigeon Key. Read the timeline
Events
- Original Marathon Seafood FestivalMar 13–14, 2027 · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PMMarathon Community Park, 200 36th St · Source
More on the official Florida Keys events calendar.
Eat & drink
- LJ's Café 4.9★ (389)10694 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirections
- Irie Island Eats 4.8★ (1345)4540 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Pop's Smoke Shed - Marathon 4.8★ (138)5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Bongo's Botanical Beer Garden and Cafe 4.7★ (620)59300 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Food For Thought 4.7★ (353)5800 Overseas Hwy Ste 23, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- El Siboney Restaurant Overseas 4.7★ (176)3574 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- La Niña Restaurant 4.6★ (2957)1571 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Fish Tales Market and Eatery 4.6★ (954)11711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- LALO’S BAR & RESTAURANT 4.6★ (156)11399 Overseas Hwy #1, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina 4.5★ (9091)1400 Overseas Hwy MM47.5, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House 4.5★ (4952)3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Burdines Waterfront 4.5★ (4542)1200 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
Bars & live music
- Brass Monkeys 4.3★ (619)5561 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- JJ's DogHouse 4.3★ (272)10700 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon Grill and Ale House 4.2★ (1535)5800 Overseas Hwy #12, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Hurricane Bar & Grille 4.2★ (654)4650 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- TJ's Tiki Bar 4.1★ (343)2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Barnacle Barney's Tiki Bar and Grill 4★ (808)1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirections
Things to see
- Marathon Mermaid Charters 5★ (4001)1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Turtle Hospital 4.8★ (7001)2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- 7 Mile Bridge - Vista Point 4.8★ (684)Marathon, FL 33050, USADirections
- Children's Rotary Park 4.8★ (231)7575 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters 4.7★ (2951)11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Sunset Park 4.7★ (1510)W Ocean Dr, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, USADirections
- Crane Point Hammock 4.7★ (1192)5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon Community Park 4.7★ (429)200 Ocean, 200 36th St, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon Air Museum 4.7★ (242)9850 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Lagoon on Grassy Key 4.7★ (238)59300 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Old Seven Mile Bridge 4.7★ (187)Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Dolphin Research Center 4.6★ (2063)58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
Boats & marinas
- SS Pops Island Tours 5★ (284)1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Cruisin' Tikis Marathon 5★ (134)13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Salty Pup Adventures 5★ (71)100 Ave I, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marina Marathon at Tarpon Creek 5★ (62)13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Onboard Yacht Charters 5★ (57)5 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon Sailboat Rides 5★ (56)5 Sombrero Blvd Dock 6B, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Living Like Larry Charters 5★ (53)Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Sole Watersports 4.9★ (934)13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Island Girls Excursions 4.9★ (233)13205 Overseas Hwy Marina, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise 4.9★ (67)1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Spirit Snorkeling at Captain Pips 4.8★ (1147)at Captain Pips, 1480 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marlin Bay Resort & Marina 4.8★ (261)3800 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
Shops
- Sweet Savannah's of the Florida Keys 4.7★ (1931)8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Bayshore Clothing 4.7★ (139)8911 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Anthony's Ladies Apparel 4.6★ (167)5800 Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail STE 25, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Gulfside village 4.6★ (114)5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirections
- Island Gift Shop 4.6★ (62)11400 Overseas Hwy #208, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- bealls 4.2★ (764)10950 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marathon S.C. 4.2★ (409)5585 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Port Nautical Gifts 4.2★ (63)1101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Surf Style 170: Surf, Swimwear, Sporting Goods in Marathon 4★ (145)5561 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirectionsWebsite
- Marooned In Marathon 4★ (69)11528 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USADirections
Places from Google (4★+ with 50+ reviews). Hours and details change — call ahead.