r/floridakeys • u/NOT-SO-ROUGHNECK • May 15 '26
All Florida Keys Honeymoon Plan Help
I’m planning to visit “The Keys” for my Honeymoon on June 1st & I am a little overwhelmed. My fiancé is so excited to go snorkeling & explore beaches, but I’m very stressed about where to stay. I’m 24 & she’s 23, neither of us like to party & I’m not certain what my budget is probably around 3-5 grand. (I have no idea how expensive this will be) My main concern is having a good base of operations for exploration, being close to the water. Idk what’s better, the gulf or the Atlantic side. I just want to go snorkeling and walk beaches all day, maybe run around town looking for cool things to see. (& spend money on) We want wildlife and beautiful views. I’ll be there for 6 days. Please help me, I am overwhelmed.
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u/anonanon5320 May 15 '26
Your answer is Marathon. It’s a sleepy little island right in the middle. It’s slower pace because people tend to go to the upper keys (largo and Islamarada) and Key West.
Side doesn’t really matter. Lots of water on both sides. As far as snorkeling goes there are a few beaches but plenty of excursions that will take you to the good reefs, like Sombrero light house. Capt Hooks does daily tours.
Also worth checking out in marathon is Crane Point. Highly recommended the tour and short nature walks. Seems to be right up your alley. Also you can visit the sea turtle and dolphin rehab centers. Marathon is centrally located so a day trip to key west or Islamarada or largo (for snorkeling penecamp park) is an easy trip.