Skip lugging gear and claim a shaded spot on Marathon’s sandbars. Rent chairs, umbrellas, coolers and life jackets at the Marina Store for an easy, family-friendly Keys day.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Up to 1 day
Fitness Level
Minimal — suitable for most fitness levels; involves carrying lightweight items
Wildlife
History
Marathon developed as a working fishing and railroad community; nearby Seven Mile Bridge is a historic remnant of the Overseas Railroad era.
Conservation
The area’s seagrass beds and reef are sensitive—use reef-safe products, avoid trampling grasses, and pack out all trash.
Marina Marathon
Marina Marathon is a marina and rental provider located in Marathon, Florida. The business offers a range of marina services and recreational rentals designed for visitors and local boaters. Marina Marathon provides bicycle rentals at Tarpon Creek, offering single-speed beach cruisers with combination locks for self-guided exploration of Old Town and Downtown Brunswick. The Marina Store supplies rental essentials including chairs, umbrellas, and canopies as well as snacks, drinks, and sun protection to enhance beach days on local sandbars and beaches.
Marina docking options include a full amenity marina slip suitable for vessels up to forty-nine feet, featuring 30amp electric service, a fresh water hose, and a fillet table. The full amenity slip maintains a minimum water depth of four feet at low tide. Bulkhead slips accommodate vessels up to twenty-nine feet with a thirty-foot slip and side-tie capability, providing a minimum water depth of 1.5 feet at low tide. Slip descriptions and dimensions are provided to help boaters choose appropriate dockage.
All offerings focus on practical amenities and clear specifications to support safe, comfortable visits. Descriptions list equipment and dimensions to inform planning for fishing, boating, and beach activities. Visitors can expect accessible rental items and well-defined marina facilities when arranging services through Marina Marathon.
Marina Marathon operates in Marathon, Florida, offering on-site support for renting bikes and beach equipment at Tarpon Creek and coordinating slip reservations. Clear product summaries and explicit size limits help customers plan visits for day trips, fishing charters, and family beach outings.
Location
Marathon, FL
Located in Marathon, Florida
Bike Rentals
Tarpon Creek
Single-speed beach cruisers available
Slip Options
Up to 49 ft
Full amenity and bulkhead slips
Marina Store
Beach essentials
Chairs, umbrellas, snacks, sun protection
Book bicycle rentals at Tarpon Creek, rent chairs and umbrellas from The Marina Store, or reserve a full amenity or bulkhead slip with clear size limits in Marathon, Florida.
Plan around tides
Check local tide tables—low tide often exposes wider sandbars and calmer shallow swimming areas.
Choose reef-safe sunscreen
The area sits over seagrass beds and coral reef; use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize harm to marine life.
Pack hydration
Bring a reusable water bottle—the Marina Store has drinks, but staying hydrated in the sun is crucial.
Return on time
Rentals must be returned by midnight to avoid an extra-day charge; note check-out location next to Marina Marathon.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the local coral and seagrass ecosystems.
summer
Water shoes
Good for walking across sandbars and shallow rocky areas.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in the sun and cuts down on single-use plastic.
summer
Waterproof phone case
Protects electronics while photographing sandbar scenes and shallow water