I kayaked around Boot Key in January (2023). From Sombrero Beach it's a leisurely 2.5 hr trip. The waters are shallow and on a pleasant day the paddling is almost effortless. The area where the submarine and abandoned boats are is isolated and spooky. I've been told there was drug smuggling going on there in the past and still squatters in the area, so I didn't stick around.
I’ve been curious about that Key. Thanks for letting me know that’s it’s not too bad of a paddle out. I’ll have to plan to do that next time we’re in the keys. I do want to see the sub even if it’s really fast. I remember reading up on it. If I remember correctly a guy transported it there from up north??? Crazy story!
Definitely a beautiful beach! We haven't actually thought about going to Florida once we hit the road, but your video may change our minds! Dolphins are such amazing creatures.... Such stunning scenery and the weather looks gorgeous... (we are in WI and so tired of cold and snow) LOL Nice share guys!! 💙Terry and Terri
@TerryX2Explore, I stumbled upon your comment here and wanted to share my thoughts. There's Florida, and then there is The Keys; I do not think of them as the same. I have been going to the Florida Keys for nearly two decades, where I have mostly stayed in Marathon Key because it is central to the upper and lower keys. I consider The Keys to be the "Gateway to the Caribbean!" When you visit The Keys, don't think of it as a "beach" but rather an "island" getaway. You will get a sense that time has truly slowed to a crawl and you will enjoy every moment of it. Sombrero Beach has always been a must-stop for us. We enjoy the Sister Creek side of the park because of the palm trees and the calmer water that you can float around in with a cold beverage. There are all kinds of water activities. Mine personally is snorkeling and kayak/paddle boarding through the mangroves. Both of these experiences are like visiting another world, all in one place. So, if you haven't made the trip yet, and you're looking for some advice, hit me up!
It’s the dream! I’ll let you in on a little secret before everyone else knows on here. We’re moving to the Keys for 6 months! So new videos coming from the keys at the beginning of 2024. Stay tuned if you enjoy Florida Keys content! Lots more coming from here 😀
Loved this video! We are headed back down to Key West in November, good Lord willing, and will watch it before we go to refresh our minds on what to do on the way down. How can we obtain the travel guide you are referring to? Thanks, Randy & Emily.
Thank you Randy & Emily! Did you have a fun time in Key West? We made a travel guide for all of the Florida keys titled “the ultimate Florida keys travel guide” it was uploaded February 2021 here on this channel.
FLORIDA KEYS CUDJOE KEY AND KEY WEST --- INEPT JUSTICE SYSTEM 2 years ago I showed a gun to a men who was coming over the fence clearly attacking me , seconds before he got on top of fence attacker told me------ I am gonna get you M F .... Attacker has criminal history , but I was arrested .I have absolutely clean record and concealed weapons license .They are dragging me thru courts , meanwhile attacker got arrested 5 weeks ago again for battery and criminal mischief --- he hit 64 year old women in the head and thru her phone to ocean because she started to videotape his aggressive behavior .LAW IS CRAZY IN AMERICA ,they PROSECUTE PEOPLE WHO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND GIVE NO PUNISHMENT TO HABITUAL CRIMINALS .Incident happened in Florida Keys state attorney is denis ward .His prosecutor is saying it is impossible to climb that fence , me a 59 year old men created video where I climbed on top of that fence in 3 seconds , this is the kind of fools we have in justice system . I have posted video of climbing fence here on RUclips under incompetent law enforcement justice system Florida keys ruclips.net/video/FifRBQfUbeE/видео.html ON APRIL 3 2022 ATTACKER WAS ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING 64 YEAR OLD WOMEN IN KEY WEST FLORIDA AND NOW IS AWAITING TRIAL .THIS IS HOW UNPROFFESIONAL PEOPLE ARE IN CHARGE OF JUSTICE SYSTEM IN FLORIDA KEYS . State attorney denis ward is in charge of prosecutors in this case and he had been warned how wrongfully this case is handled .I am unable to testify in case of an attack on women because I am being prosecuted !!!!! ( for defending myself ) - HERE IS CHAIN REACTION AND CONSEQUENCE OF A WRONG ARREST AND PROSECUTION .I am contacting every authority to investigate this IDIOCRACY and demand removal of state attorney denis ward from office but system is not very responsive . HELP !!! denis ward is just a shrewd politician he gets elected by creating media stunts and because local radio is giving him air time but same radio station will deny it to his critics .
@@NickandJulie I spent most of February in a camper van in Marathon and would eat breakfast on the beach watching the sun rise; very enjoyable! They were just installing the pay boxes and it was still free to park; they maintain that beach meticulously and a bit of a charge will not discourage me.
I think it might have been a ray. I've seen rays in this part of the park. They frequent shallow water and will cause quite a splash when startled. My experience is manatees never cause splashing; they're too sedate.
This is a great video... ;I'm heading to Marathon with the family soon and will definitely check-out most of these experiences.
Thanks for the feedback. So happy you found it helpful! Have lots of fun with the family down in Marathon!
Uncles Ry-Ry and Remus said: Cool...thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Appreciate it 😃
Just a heads up.
The car park on Sombrero beach is now $5 for each of the first two hours and $2 per hour thereafter.
Miss you Marathon💙🥰
It misses you too 😊
Heading to the Keys in April. These videos are getting me excited!
Awesome! The Keys are always a good time. Do you have anything planned yet or just relaxing?
This is awesome. Gem lost in the dust.
Thank you! We have so much awesome content that does not get pushed out! 😔
Thank you for all the wonderful information!
You are so welcome!
Thanks, great video. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the feedback 😃
I kayaked around Boot Key in January (2023). From Sombrero Beach it's a leisurely 2.5 hr trip. The waters are shallow and on a pleasant day the paddling is almost effortless.
The area where the submarine and abandoned boats are is isolated and spooky. I've been told there was drug smuggling going on there in the past and still squatters in the area, so I didn't stick around.
I’ve been curious about that Key. Thanks for letting me know that’s it’s not too bad of a paddle out. I’ll have to plan to do that next time we’re in the keys. I do want to see the sub even if it’s really fast. I remember reading up on it. If I remember correctly a guy transported it there from up north??? Crazy story!
Definitely a beautiful beach! We haven't actually thought about going to Florida once we hit the road, but your video may change our minds! Dolphins are such amazing creatures.... Such stunning scenery and the weather looks gorgeous... (we are in WI and so tired of cold and snow) LOL Nice share guys!! 💙Terry and Terri
After living in Ukraine then Ohio for decades, we are so grateful to *not* experience a long cold winter for once haha definitely get out if you can 😂
@@NickandJulie I can understand that and definitely agree! LOL
@TerryX2Explore, I stumbled upon your comment here and wanted to share my thoughts.
There's Florida, and then there is The Keys; I do not think of them as the same. I have been going to the Florida Keys for nearly two decades, where I have mostly stayed in Marathon Key because it is central to the upper and lower keys. I consider The Keys to be the "Gateway to the Caribbean!" When you visit The Keys, don't think of it as a "beach" but rather an "island" getaway. You will get a sense that time has truly slowed to a crawl and you will enjoy every moment of it. Sombrero Beach has always been a must-stop for us. We enjoy the Sister Creek side of the park because of the palm trees and the calmer water that you can float around in with a cold beverage. There are all kinds of water activities. Mine personally is snorkeling and kayak/paddle boarding through the mangroves. Both of these experiences are like visiting another world, all in one place. So, if you haven't made the trip yet, and you're looking for some advice, hit me up!
I'm going to marathon for spring break and I'm so excited
It’s beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful time in the keys!
@@NickandJulie Thank you! I did it was awesome
You are brave! I'm scared of the occasional croc.
If we can go out there, you can too. Which means it's not that scary or else we wouldn't be out there 😂p.s.-we can't swim & still get out there 😳
There’s not crocs or gators there
Alligators are strictly fresh water, and the American crocodile is mostly confined to a preserve in Key Largo and is a timid, non-aggressive reptile.
Sombrero beach parking is free for locals.
Thanks for clarifying!
I would love to live in marathon Florida.
It’s the dream! I’ll let you in on a little secret before everyone else knows on here. We’re moving to the Keys for 6 months! So new videos coming from the keys at the beginning of 2024. Stay tuned if you enjoy Florida Keys content! Lots more coming from here 😀
sombrero beach parking is NOT free and very complicated now
Yea they made it paid parking last year/year before 😔 When the video came out it was still free.
Loved this video! We are headed back down to Key West in November, good Lord willing, and will watch it before we go to refresh our minds on what to do on the way down. How can we obtain the travel guide you are referring to? Thanks, Randy & Emily.
Thank you Randy & Emily! Did you have a fun time in Key West? We made a travel guide for all of the Florida keys titled “the ultimate Florida keys travel guide” it was uploaded February 2021 here on this channel.
@@NickandJulie Yes we loved it, can't wait to go back! Thanks, we will check it out.
Glad you had a good time! Thank you 😊
FLORIDA KEYS CUDJOE KEY AND KEY WEST --- INEPT JUSTICE SYSTEM 2 years ago I showed a gun to a men who was coming over the fence clearly attacking me , seconds before he got on top of fence attacker told me------ I am gonna get you M F .... Attacker has criminal history , but I was arrested .I have absolutely clean record and concealed weapons license .They are dragging me thru courts , meanwhile attacker got arrested 5 weeks ago again for battery and criminal mischief --- he hit 64 year old women in the head and thru her phone to ocean because she started to videotape his aggressive behavior .LAW IS CRAZY IN AMERICA ,they PROSECUTE PEOPLE WHO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND GIVE NO PUNISHMENT TO HABITUAL CRIMINALS .Incident happened in Florida Keys state attorney is denis ward .His prosecutor is saying it is impossible to climb that fence , me a 59 year old men created video where I climbed on top of that fence in 3 seconds , this is the kind of fools we have in justice system . I have posted video of climbing fence here on RUclips under incompetent law enforcement justice system Florida keys ruclips.net/video/FifRBQfUbeE/видео.html ON APRIL 3 2022 ATTACKER WAS ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING 64 YEAR OLD WOMEN IN KEY WEST FLORIDA AND NOW IS AWAITING TRIAL .THIS IS HOW UNPROFFESIONAL PEOPLE ARE IN CHARGE OF JUSTICE SYSTEM IN FLORIDA KEYS . State attorney denis ward is in charge of prosecutors in this case and he had been warned how wrongfully this case is handled .I am unable to testify in case of an attack on women because I am being prosecuted !!!!! ( for defending myself ) - HERE IS CHAIN REACTION AND CONSEQUENCE OF A WRONG ARREST AND PROSECUTION .I am contacting every authority to investigate this IDIOCRACY and demand removal of state attorney denis ward from office but system is not very responsive . HELP !!! denis ward is just a shrewd politician he gets elected by creating media stunts and because local radio is giving him air time but same radio station will deny it to his critics .
Sombrero Beach is now charging for parking; I am not sure how much! It is a great beach!
shucks! It was bound to happen 🥲
@@NickandJulie I spent most of February in a camper van in Marathon and would eat breakfast on the beach watching the sun rise; very enjoyable! They were just installing the pay boxes and it was still free to park; they maintain that beach meticulously and a bit of a charge will not discourage me.
@@joenovak9366 sounds like a lovely time! I guess Marathon taxes aren’t enough to maintain it’s only beautiful beach 🏖️
@@NickandJuliebayahonda beach?
@@nas8326 beyiahunda beach
Just to be clear, Marathon is the city, Vaca Key is the island although Marathon does span other islands (keys).
Thank you! Any favorite spots you have there?
And Fat Deer Key is my home 305
Just a heads up, Sombrero Beach car parking is no longer free. It cost $5/hour the first two hours and therefore $2/hour after.
Thanks for the heads up! Sad to see the free parking go 😢
Thanks for the heads up! Sad to see the free parking go 😢
What was that in the water?.😮
There’s another video about it but we think it was a manatee. But can’t be 100% sure since we didn’t actually see it.
I think it might have been a ray. I've seen rays in this part of the park. They frequent shallow water and will cause quite a splash when startled. My experience is manatees never cause splashing; they're too sedate.
BTW, if you want to see manatees kayak the canals where the houses are. People feed them and provide them fresh water
No free parking anymore at any of these as of April 2023
I’ve heard the same on tiktok 😢
Just getting too crowded
Was that a alligator ?😳😨
Maybe🤔🫣😯 it was pretty terrifying.