Florida Keys has many beaches but, believe it or not, there are not a lot of nice beaches in the…read moreConch Republic. Most Florida Keys beaches are rocky or have no sand--with the warm ocean or gulf water lapping amongst the mangrove roots. Sombrero Beach in Marathon is a classic beach with soft and clean beach sand, the deepest beach water in the Florida Keys, and excellent amenities. playground right next to the beach entrance means that everyone can be happy. Sun cover over the fun playground area so that the equipment doesn't get too hot. 1. Plenty of parking options right on the roadside. It now costs $5 per hour for the first two hours and $2 per hour after the first two hours. Be careful to not park in restricted areas--which are well marked. 2. Dogs are permitted on Sombrero Beach 3. It has two restroom facilities with filtered water stations parking options

This beach was great! We came early around 9am on a Saturday and it was pretty empty but filled up…read morequick. The water was nice and we saw some crabs which was cool!

They do charge by person and not by car. This park is on the smaller side, but they do have…read morebathroom, one shelter and swings. They beach area I wouldn't recommend for families with kids as it was hard to go up and down for the dune area. The view was beautiful and we saw a few crabs. Compared to other parks I would recommend for kayaking or to walk in the trails. But not for a beach day.

This is the perfect campsite, clean, great views, and a nice beach. They have a shaded picnic area…read more The park rangers face a presentation to children and others while I was there regarding local wildlife.

This will forever be my favorite part of the keys. The amount of sea life that you're able to see…read moreby going snorkeling is elite. Octopuses, stingrays, all sorts of fish, crabs/lobsters, you name it. Not to mention, you might even see some dolphin Jumping out on the water. I have nothing negative to say whatsoever. Just to those who come here, please treat it with respect and clean up after yourself.

Bahia Honda State Park is located at Mile Marker 37 along US 1. (Mile markers are how you find…read moreeverything in the keys. There are 500 acres of park, plus an off shore island. There are 3 beach areas, a campground/cabins, picnic areas and boat ramps. It's very much a place to relax on the beach and take it easy. Bahia Honda is the tropical paradise that you probably imagine when you think of the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda's beaches--Sandspur, Loggerhead, and Calusa--are one of the biggest draws to the park. Each one is beautiful and worth a visit. Bahia Honda is a great place to swim as the water temperatures are typically warm and the water is shallow. See, it also depends on time of the year, like for us, Sandspur beach was full of seaweed. and i found loggerhead beach to shallow and it was really great to swim over there. while you are here, A fun thing to do is take the quick trail up to the old Bahia Honda Bridge that you can see from Calusa Beach and the very edge of Loggerhead Beach. This is the only trail here and it's a pretty quick walk. The walk is fairly short and you aren't allowed to go far along the bridge as it breaks off at some point. However, you do get to go up high enough to see Bahia Honda from above. The bridge has a great view of both of the beaches. Depending on time of day, you might get a different view. There is little to no shade on the beach. If you are wanting to stay all day, you might want to bring your own umbrella for the beach! Cost: $8 per vehicle, $4.50 for vehicles with one person, $2.50 for pedestrians + cyclists

This is for the dog park. Nice to have large parks that are…read moreseparated into sm and lrg dog areas. Good amount of shade. Inconsiderate dog owners that don't pu their poop or leave it tied to the fence right above the waste basket. Also, needs mowing.

This is a really great playground. It is huge. It has so many sections. There are swings, slides,…read moreclimbing walls and tons of fun themed tunnels. Its very nice bc it has bathrooms. The dog park is in the same parking lot so you could entertain all the littles in one stop.

Wow! Great facility! Great staff (thanks Topher)! I'll visit again. If you're wakeboarding, I…read morerecommend preparing by watching videos first. YouTube has some videos if you search "keys cable park." My 8 year old has ridden behind a boat 3 times and did pretty well (not hitting features).

The adventure was fun. 3/4 family members did the wake board course. We paid extra for the…read more"private" experience was worth $100 upcharge. We saw many people pull in and leave knowing they couldn't join in right away. The operator (Topher) was helpful and pleasant. Great experience

What a beautiful park! I can't believe I've never visited before…read more The trail is really nice and there are several things to see. The park happened to be decorated for Halloween. Lots of shade to enjoy a walk in nature. The fish pedicure is a perfect place to rest for a while, I loved it. The museum is great with very interesting artifacts and history.

We stopped by Crane Point Nature Center and Museum in Marathon around 3:30 pm in mid-January. It…read morewas a bit late in the day for a full visit, but we still found it interesting. The trails were peaceful and easy to walk with toddlers, and the main lookout point was definitely the highlight. The views alone made the stop worthwhile. The museum had some informative displays about local history and the environment, which was a nice addition even though our kids were more focused on walking the paths. Since we arrived later in the afternoon, we didn't get to explore everything, so I'd recommend visiting earlier in the day if you can. Still, it was a pleasant, low-key outing and a solid stop if you're in the Marathon area.

We were staying about 1/2 mile down the road and wanted to take a couple mile walk. Our hotel…read moresuggested Long Key State Park. We started on the bike trail along the busy highway, then turned into the park. At the guard house, the nicest ranger asked us to come in while he waited on a car driving through. He was so pleasant and caring about having water, giving us directions, etc. I am so sorry I didn't get his name. if you are walking or cycling, it is $2.50 per person. We met another ranger who was maintaining the restroom down by the shore and he was friendly, too! Walking down, there are mangroves on each side. Then you see the shore. They have done such a great job carving out little areas for people to sit or eat, etc. We were very impressed with that. There was no litter and the restroom was also very clean. Highly recommend if you need a break going to or coming from Key West. It is also great if you are staying nearby.

This review is specifically about the PRICING policy for campgrounds in Florida State Parks…read more Camping in the Keys is a popular activity, and it's difficult to find availability. We were thrilled to find that Long Key had a site available for the March date that we needed. Our preference would have been for a site for a Class B RV, but we were willing to accept the only site available, a tent-only site. Our reservation for the site was quite expensive ($34.51) for a tent-only site in a public park, without hookups. The fees in Florida state parks really add up. The site itself was "only" $22.50, but there's also a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee and an assortment of taxes that totaled $5.31. Unfortunately, due to wildfires near Homestead, FL, we needed to reschedule our trip into the Keys, which also involved cancelling our reservation at Long Key. Of our initial outlay of $34.51, our refund was only for $10 and some change. There was a $17-something cancellation fee, and the initial reservation fee was non-refundable. Of the $10+ returned, over $5 of this was the sales taxes.

Florida Bay Forever is a charming spot with Old Keys style. Filled with native plants, walking…read moretrails, and all sorts of wildlife, it also has a kayak launch and a very nice pavilion where I'm sure the view of the sunset is spectacular! The gift shop is wonderful and the people there are even more wonderful. They have guided bird and nature walks, and the staff is so knowledgeable and just plain NICE. A great spot to take the kids, or just go by yourself or with friends to enjoy the wildlife and maybe learn something while you're at it. I guarantee you will come away from the experience with a renewed appreciation of the Florida Keys.

This was hard to find but it was so nice and so perfect, I gave it 5 stars anyways. Great for a…read morepicnic when you're in the area. They also had a kiddie play area in the front and more parking spots in the front. I would highly recommend the spot. My friends and I enjoyed it immensely.

This beach area is near the campgrounds of Bahia Honda, but was hit by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The…read morehurricane did quite a bit of damage as well as dispersed a lot of the sand. Both the beach and campgrounds reopened in 2022. This beach is also a long stretch of sand and is located just past Loggerhead Beach. I have heard great things, and in photos, it was great, but when we reached, there were lots of seagrass on the shore, like really a lot, and it was disappointing to see, so we turned back to Loggerhead Beach. Parking: Right on the beach, there is parking for 50+ cars.

The water was clear and it was great for shelling. One of the best beaches I've ever been to. Just…read morebe wary of the sand fleas they are bad in some spots.