Top Things to Do in Marathon & Key Colony Beach Florida for Families

 

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🚤 “Where can I go parasailing in Marathon?”

 

Land’s End Adventures – #1 in the Middle Keys

• 📍 1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050
• 📞 (305) 204‑8326
• ✉️ ian@landsendadventures.com
• 🌐 landsendadventures.com
• ✅ Why go: USCG‑licensed crew, top-notch safety, scenic flights over Sombrero Beach and the 7‑Mile Bridge.
• 💵 Cost: ~$120 per person for a ~10‑minute flight.
• Tandem flights over Sombrero Beach & 7‑Mile Bridge
• Approx. $99–$120 per person
• 10-minute airtime, 1-hour total; USCG-licensed
• Pro Tip: Call ahead—slots fill fast!

Z Flight Parasail & Watersports

• 📍 13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
• 📞 (305) 240‑4482
• ✉️ zflightparasail@gmail.com
• 🌐 zflightwatersports.com
• ✅ Why go: Marathon’s longest-running parasailer with 30+ years experience, family-friendly rides for ages 5+.
• 💵 Cost: ~$99 per person.
• Family-friendly, ages 5+
• Similar pricing and flight time

🛥️ “What about jet ski, kayak, or paddleboard tours?”

Marina Marathon / Tarpon Creek

• 📍 13205 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
• 📞 (305) 697‑1372
• ✉️ [email protected]
• ✅ Why go: One-stop watersports hub offering:
  • Jet ski tours (~$150/hr.)
  • Kayak & paddleboard tours
  • Snorkeling & sandbar excursions (~$59–$99 pp)
  • Private sunset cruises (~$349)
• 🌐 marinamarathon.com

Natural Paths Paddle Adventures (around Crane Point; naturalpaths.org)

• Guided kayak/SUP eco-tours ~$50–$70
• 2–3 hours exploring marsh and wildlife

Florida Keys Kiteboarding & SUP (11201 Overseas Hwy; 📞 305‑942‑9635)

• Board/Wetsuit/SUP rental ~$25/hour
• Optional lessons available

🏍️ Where can I rent or tour jet skis in Marathon?

Legendary Jet Skis (1410 Overseas Hwy; 📞 305‑922‑2185)

• 1-hour guided tour ~$109
• 2-hour w/ sandbar stop ~$229
• Includes safety briefing & gear; kids welcome (age limits apply)

Dolphin Bay Watersports (Holiday Inn Express dock; 📞 305‑697‑1372; dolphinbayws.com)

• Same pricing range; eco-friendly route, dolphin sightings common

🚁 “Where can I take helicopter or airplane tours?”

Keys Helicopter Tours (Fly Heli)

• 📍 9850 Overseas Hwy, Marathon International Airport
• 📞 (888) 535‑4354 or (312) 888‑3153
• 🌐 keyshelicoptertours.com
• ✅ Why go: Aerial sightseeing in Robinson R44 helicopters, air-conditioned with headsets, ideal for families.
• 🐬 What you’ll see: Sombrero Reef, 7‑Mile Bridge, turtles, dolphins, Key Colony, Bahia Honda.
• 💵 Tours:
  • 30 min ~$175 pp
  • 60 min “See-It-All” ~$480 pp (includes snacks & restroom onboard)

Fly Heli Tours (Marathon Airport)

• See same info as above via flyhelitours.com entry

🚁 Can I take a helicopter or airplane tour?

Ultimate HeliTours (MTH Airport; 📞 888‑535‑4354; keyshelicoptertours.com)

• 10-minute “Bridge” flight from ~$69 pp
• 30-minute scenic flights ~$175+
• Stunning family-friendly views of Sombrero, reefs, boats

Marathon Airplane Tours (Cessna & vintage biplane rides)

• 30-minute scenic flight ~$200–$300 per plane
• Vintage biplane ~$59 pp (when available)

 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 “What fun activities can our family do near Marathon & Key Colony Beach?”

• Snorkeling & sandbar tours – Explore marine life and relax on shallow sandbars.
• Sunset cruises – Private charters around Key Colony & Coco Plum (~$349).
• Historic & nature outings:
  • Snap photos at Sombrero Lighthouse
  • Visit Crane Point & Turtle Hospital in Marathon
  • Ride or walk the old Seven‑Mile Bridge

 

With Florida Keys Villas, you’re just minutes from all this adventure—or peaceful relaxation! 🌴Visit FloridaKeysVillas.com to book your villa and we’ll help arrange your favorite local experiences too.

🎈 What parasailing options are near Sombrero Beach?

Land’s End Adventures (1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon; 📞 305‑204‑8326; landsendadventures.com)

• Tandem flights over Sombrero Beach & 7‑Mile Bridge
• Approx. $99–$120 per person
• 10-minute airtime, 1-hour total; USCG-licensed
• Pro Tip: Call ahead—slots fill fast!

Z Flight Parasail (13205 Overseas Hwy; 📞 305‑240‑4482; zflightwatersports.com)

• Family-friendly, ages 5+
• Similar pricing and flight time

🚣 Where can I do kayak & paddleboard tours?

Natural Paths Paddle Adventures (around Crane Point; naturalpaths.org)

• Guided kayak/SUP eco-tours ~$50–$70
• 2–3 hours exploring marsh and wildlife

Florida Keys Kiteboarding & SUP (11201 Overseas Hwy; 📞 305‑942‑9635)

• Board/Wetsuit/SUP rental ~$25/hour
• Optional lessons available

🪼 What family‑friendly activities are nearby?

• Dolphin Research Center (Grassy Key; ~15 min away) – Admission ~$35, swim programs extra
• Turtle Hospital (Marathon) – $30/adult, $15/child; 90-minute tour
• Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters – interactive fish & stingray exhibits, $20–$25
• The Lagoon / Keys Cable Park (Grassy Key) – Aqua Park, wake park, breweries; entry $15–$20
• Crane Point Nature & Museum – Walk trails, historic home; $15/adult, $10/kids
• Pigeon Key – historic island via ferry, $28/adult, $20/kid, includes tour

🕰️ What day trips are worth driving to?

• Robbie’s (Islamorada) – Feeding tarpon, local eats, shops; ~40 min away
• Theater of the Sea – Dolphin/sea lion shows in Islamorada; $40/adult, swim encounters extra
• History of Diving Museum – Kids love it; ~$15/adult
• Bahia Honda State Park – Best Keys beach, $8/vehicle fee, 30 min away
• Key West – ~1 hour drive; don’t miss butterfly museum, Hemingway House, sunset celebration

🏞️ What historic sites are in Marathon?

• Pigeon Key – 1900s railroad island; ferry tours $25–$30 adult
• Crane Point Museum & Adderley House – 1904 historic home + nature trails; $15 adult
• National Key Deer Refuge (Big Pine Key) – Visit the tiny Key Deer at dusk

✅ Tips for Families & Planning

• Call ahead! Prices change seasonally—check before booking.
• Plan with time in mind: Dolphin Center (~15 min known), Islamorada (~40 min), Key West (~1 hour).
• Ideal for families: Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Center, Lagoon aqua-park, sandbar trips
• No-code mention: Tours leave from near Florida Keys Villas Sombrero Beach properties—just ask our team!
• Transportation note: Use rideshares for short trips; book limo or shuttle for longer transfers (e.g., airport).

Ready to plan? Book your stay at FloridaKeysVillas.com, and we’ll help arrange the best tours and transport for your group. Enjoy every moment of the Keys—and let us know when to hang the welcome sign!