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What's better, Islamorada or Marathon?

Islamorada 1 answer Oct 13, 2026

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It depends on what you want: by our listings Islamorada has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Marathon is the quieter pick. Restaurants and bars in Islamorada rate a little higher on average (4.56 vs 4.27).

Beaches: Islamorada 0 vs Marathon 1

Restaurants: Islamorada 17 vs Marathon 14

Bars and clubs: Islamorada 5 vs Marathon 4

Hotels and inns: Islamorada 4 vs Marathon 6

Attractions, museums and parks: Islamorada 11 vs Marathon 12

The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:

  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery (Islamorada) (4.9★), Islamorada
  • Deep Sea Scuba and Snorkeling (4.8★), Islamorada
  • Coco Plum Beach (4.0★), Marathon
  • Bongo's Botanical Beer Garden and Cafe (4.7★), Marathon
  • Marathon Mermaid Charters (5.0★), Marathon
Bongo's Botanical Beer Garden and Cafe
Cafe · Art cafe · Bar
59300 Overseas Hwy, Marathon (305) 414-8245 Closed
4.7
website
Marathon Mermaid Charters
Boat tour agency · Cruise agency · Sightseeing tour agency
1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon (305) 842-1492 Closing soon at 9:00 PM
5.0
Popular place website
Coco Plum Beach
Public beach
Coco Plum Dr, Marathon (305) 743-0240
4.0
website
Deep Sea Scuba and Snorkeling
Dive shop · Boat tour agency · Diving center
We have 2 boats, 80460 Overseas Hwy Just Behind the Square Grouper Restaurant in Islamorada. We have two offices. The retail store is at, 81900 Overseas Hwy Ste3, Islamorada (305) 664-4555 Closed
4.8
website
Islamorada Brewery & Distillery (Islamorada)
Brewery · Beer garden · Cocktail bar
82229 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada (305) 440-2162 Open until 10:00 PM
4.9
Popular place website
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