Tripadvisor Marathon Florida (2024)

FAQs

Is Marathon, Florida worth visiting? ›

The city of Marathon is a quaint island oasis promoting an old Keys lifestyle and a rich history anchored in its fishing heritage, our Marathon Key rentals offer a relaxed tropical atmosphere with unique shops, great family attractions, impeccable beaches, world-class wreck and reef diving, snorkeling, and legendary ...

To this day, Marathon maintains its claim to some of the best fishing in the world. Great fishing, along with beautiful beaches, warm weather and residents proud to call Marathon home are some of the reasons many visitors from all over the world choose to spend time in Marathon, the Heart of the Florida Keys.

Marathon boasts some of the nicest beaches and parks in the Florida Keys. From Bahia Honda to Sombrero Beach, Marathon and the Florida Keys have a beach that is perfect for you. Beaches aren't the only thing that the Florida Keys is famous for.

The distance between Marathon and Islamorada is 30 miles, which takes a minimum of 45 minutes.

Both Key West and Marathon have a number of activities to choose from. In our opinion, Key West has more to see and do, so we recommend that you spend more time in Key West than Marathon. In general, 5-7 days is a good amount of time for Key West, and 3-7 days is enough time in Marathon.

The fastest way to get from Sanibel Island to Marathon is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $70. How far is it from Sanibel Island to Marathon? The distance between Sanibel Island and Marathon is 198 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.

Based on our Marathon cost of living calculator, Marathon is 39% more expensive than the national average and 33% more expensive to live in than the average city in Florida.

Marathon offers spectacular boating, sailing and watersports, fishing and world-class wreck and reef diving and snorkeling, along with well maintained beaches, eco-attractions and marine-based educational programs.

The distance between Marathon and Everglades National Park is 104 miles.

The closest airport to our Marathon, Florida, rentals is the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.

What is the hottest month in Marathon Florida? ›

Average Temperature

In the summer months, the hottest month of the year in Marathon is August, with an average high of 91°F and average low of 80°F. In the winter months, the lowest temperatures are reached in the month of January with average high of 76°F and average low of 64°F.

The area is noted for its boating and fishing culture, including deep-sea, reef, and flats fishing. Marathon's islands are a picturesque panorama of gorgeous white sand beaches, including beautiful Sombrero Beach, crystal-clear oceans, and colorful coral reefs.

How far is it from Marathon to Duval Street? The distance between Marathon and Duval Street is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

The distance between Marathon and Key Largo is 48 miles, which takes a minimum of 1 hour 20 minutes.

The distance between Marathon and Key West is 49 miles, which takes a minimum of 1 hour 20 minutes.

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Marathon is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Marathon.