Two days in the Keys: Islamorada, Marathon and Bahia Honda
A Keys weekend from Brevard is mostly about the drive down the Overseas Highway. This plan stops in the Middle Keys rather than pushing to Key West.
As of October 2026, check hours, fees and closures before you go.
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Itinerary
Day 1
- Morning
Leave early via Florida's Turnpike to Florida City and the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1).
- Afternoon
Stop in Islamorada at Robbie's, known for its tarpon feeding at the docks, then continue to Marathon.
- Evening
Dinner on Florida Bay at Keys Fisheries in Marathon; stay overnight in the Middle Keys.
Day 2
- Morning
Cross the Seven Mile Bridge to Bahia Honda State Park and arrive early; it can close at capacity.
- Afternoon
Beach time, snorkeling or kayaking (the concession rents gear), then start the drive home, about 5½ to 6 hours.
Parks & fees
- Bahia Honda State Park (Florida State Parks)
Open 8 a.m. to sunset. $8 per vehicle. May close when it reaches capacity; arrive early on weekends and holidays. Shade is limited. - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (optional stop, Key Largo) (Florida State Parks)
Check the official page for fees and hours; we could not verify them for this guide.
Fees and hours as listed on each official page when we checked in October 2026.
Where to eat
Popular, long-running local picks. No paid placements.
- Robbie's of Islamorada · Islamorada
Marina known for its tarpon feeding; its site says it has operated since 1976. Source: official site. - Keys Fisheries · Marathon
Restaurant, seafood market and fishery on Florida Bay, just north of the Seven Mile Bridge, according to its site. Source: official site.
Practical tips
- Book lodging well ahead for weekends and winter season.
- The Overseas Highway is mostly two lanes; plan for slow traffic.
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Monroe County may order visitors to leave ahead of a storm.
Getaways guides are informational. We don't accept payment for listings, there are no sponsored or affiliate links, and we don't rate or review places. Restaurants are well-known, long-running local spots, each linked to its official site. Drive times are rough estimates from Palm Bay without traffic.
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