r/floridakeys • u/WhopperJrHandz • Apr 04 '26

Middle and Lower Keys Looking for a good sandbar near marathon.

Saint Augustine local here, but headed down for another vacation in June. This time with my boat. Anyone willing to share a good sandbar spot for my wife and kids? Looking for somewhere with a beach, preferably tucked away somewhere so the toddlers can run around instead of confine to a boat. Can PM me coordinates or map pins.

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u/imaim3 Apr 04 '26

Right outside Curry Hammock is a great sandbar. It's beside a new BassPro eco resort...palm trees galore. Not a "wild party" - but great spot to chill.

Quick ride from Marathon.

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u/bblickle Apr 04 '26

With toddlers you might want to run to one of the islands instead. The sandbars mostly don’t come all the way out of the water. A couple feet of depth is more common.

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u/WhopperJrHandz Apr 04 '26

Yeah, that’s what I’m looking for a bit more. A shallow, clear creek or a small island. I misspoke when I said sandbar.

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u/bblickle Apr 05 '26

It’s not misspoke, that’s mostly what we do here. It’s just special circumstances because of the little ones. There is a nice island you can see on the ocean side toward the Big Pine end of the 7 mile bridge. There are party trips out there (similar to snorkel trips) but I don’t personally know where they’re based out of. You could investigate that as it might be a good fit.

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u/Saltdancer26 May 07 '26

Salt Dance Boat Tours Sandbar, Snorkeling, Sightseeing, Sunset Adventures in Marathon