🪸 How Do I Get to Sombrero Reef?
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🪸 How Do I Get to Sombrero Reef?
Sombrero Reef is one of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots in the Florida Keys, located about five nautical miles south of Pigeon Key and Vaca Key in Marathon.
It’s part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and marked by the historic Sombrero Key Lighthouse, which rises 142 feet above the reef.
The reef is only accessible by boat — you can launch your own or take a local snorkeling charter from one of Marathon’s marinas.
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🎤 You can reach Sombrero Reef by boat — it’s about five nautical miles south of Marathon near the Sombrero Key Lighthouse.
Local Tip:
The water is shallow and crystal clear, perfect for beginners. Bring a waterproof camera — you’ll likely spot parrotfish, sea turtles, and colorful coral formations.
