Lobster Mini Season 2025 in Marathon drops on Wednesday–Thursday, July 30 & 31. Two days of frenzy pack a lot of lobster and a lot of people into 48 hours. The locals still call it a zoo! Why Overseas Highway Chokes Up Single road, double demand. All 113 miles of...
Often celebrated as a top snorkeling spot and one of the best beginner diving sites in the Florida Keys, Sombrero Reef near Marathon offers a look at how great diving and snorkeling can be. As the largest reef formation in the Middle Keys [1] and a designated...
Coffins Patch reef is a shallow coral reef system in the Middle Florida Keys, located about 4 miles off Marathon near Key Colony Beach. It’s part of a protected Sanctuary Preservation Area known for some of the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The reef’s eerie...
A trip to the ocean brings an important debate—scuba diving vs snorkeling. Both offer incredible views of marine life, but they feel completely different. Snorkeling keeps things simple, letting you float on the surface and watch the underwater world. Scuba diving...
Updated: September 2025 – Added “from shore/without a boat” tips, local rules, and quick planning notes. It’s not easy to narrow down the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The Keys are 120 miles of easy-access reef and shallow water, from Key West to...
