5 Activities
Day 2
63 km972 m
Fishing and Meeting Marine Life Fill Up Your Second Day In the Florida Keys
Today's all about marine life in the Florida Keys, starting off fishing with a rod and reel off of an old bridge. Then, it's on to meet undersea creatures and sea turtles who are working their way back to the sea.
Day Itinerary
8.4 km10 min
08:002 hrs 30 min
Bud N’ Mary’s
Harbor / Marina
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The early bird gets the worm, and that’s certainly true here in Islamorada, considered the sport fishing capital of the world. You don’t need to go out on a charter to cast a line here.
Rather, make your way to Bud ’n Mary’s and go out on the bridges-turned-fishing piers that run all the way down to Key West. The waters that run under the bridges are deep channels through which all types of fish swim through. Go on, try and catch the big one!
Tip: Bud ’n Mary’s rents fishing rods, and sells fishing permits, and frozen and live bait for your line.
Rather, make your way to Bud ’n Mary’s and go out on the bridges-turned-fishing piers that run all the way down to Key West. The waters that run under the bridges are deep channels through which all types of fish swim through. Go on, try and catch the big one!
Tip: Bud ’n Mary’s rents fishing rods, and sells fishing permits, and frozen and live bait for your line.
1.3 km5 min
10:451 hr
Midway Cafe
Café
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After fishing for an hour or so, it's time for brunch! Just five minutes down the road is Midway Cafe & Coffee Bar, a locals' favorite spot to stop and fuel up for the day. The breakfast burrito and egg pita will surely fill you up, or order a smoothie and grab a pastry to-go.
44.6 km40 min
12:302 hrs
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
Aquarium
Open Details
This afternoon it’s time to get wild in Marathon. Your first stop is Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, a fantastic place to see a lot of what lives under the sea, including fish, sharks, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles, and much more. The aquarium’s interactive, educational exhibits make it fun for the entire family.
7.6 km10 min
14:451 hr 30 min
Turtle Hospital
Veterinarian
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Travel a bit further south to the Turtle Hospital, the first licensed veterinary hospital dedicated to the treatment of sea turtles in the world. The dedicated staff and volunteers at the hospital rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and (hopefully) eventually release injured sea turtles back into the wild. The work that they do is inspiring, and a visit to the hospital is an incredible way to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.
415 m5 min
16:302 hrsResorts
Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
8.6
Right around the corner from the Turtle Hospital is the Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, your home for the night.
The waterfront hotel is a terrific place to recharge after a full day in Islamorada and Marathon: take a dip in the pool, watch the sun set, and cozy up in your comfortable guest room for a good night’s sleep.
The waterfront hotel is a terrific place to recharge after a full day in Islamorada and Marathon: take a dip in the pool, watch the sun set, and cozy up in your comfortable guest room for a good night’s sleep.
972 m15 min
18:451 hr 30 min
Castaway
Seafood Restaurant
Open Details
After freshening up at the hotel, dinner tonight is less than a mile away at Castaway, a casual waterfront restaurant and sushi bar with a menu that will tempt the tastebuds.
Select from entrees like shrimp Alfredo, chicken enchiladas, steaks, pot roast, and salads. Or, if you’re in the mood for sushi, go for a boat for one, including 22 pieces of sushi and sashimi, as well as miso soup or ginger salad.
Select from entrees like shrimp Alfredo, chicken enchiladas, steaks, pot roast, and salads. Or, if you’re in the mood for sushi, go for a boat for one, including 22 pieces of sushi and sashimi, as well as miso soup or ginger salad.
968 m5 min
20:3012 hrsHotel visit
Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
8.6
It's been another fun-filled day in the Florida Keys, which calls for a restful night. Sleep well!