Sombrero Beach is a beautiful park and lovely beach on the Atlantic Ocean that allows pets but offers no concessions or camping. The shady park has picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers. Similar to many beaches in the Keys, Sombrero Beach is a turtle nesting beach. From April through October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily) coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs. During this period there are no tables or benches on the beach to avoid interfering with turtle nesting activities. There is an opportunity to assist the City of Marathon in surveying the beaches during turtle nesting season. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection holds classes in February or March every year to be a state certified surveyor. Volunteer surveyors walk the beach during the day.

The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Sombrero Beach and 8,000 other beaches.