The Turtle Hospital

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vaca Key during your travels in Marathon. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Play beach games; go swimming, kayaking or snorkeling; and lounge in the sun at one of Marathon’s most visited beaches.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in Marathon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its jogging trails.

Walk, jog, cycle or drive across one of the longest bridges in North America to take in the scenic ocean views it provides.

With a fun and friendly sunset sing-a-long, this beach has community at heart. Chat with the locals on a bench beneath a tiki umbrella and admire the stunning vista.

Go camping near mangroves, bird-watching beneath a thick canopy or kayaking between the islands of this scenic state park in the Middle Keys.