8 days in Florida Itinerary

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take a memorable tour with Tours and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park and then identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center.

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Fort Lauderdale to Marathon is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Marathon are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to St. Augustine.

St. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fort Matanzas National Monument and Old City. Explore hidden gems such as Dolphin & Whale Watching and Vilano Beach. Get out of town with these interesting St. Augustine side-trips: Beach at Daytona Beach (in Daytona Beach) and Ormond Beach (in Ormond Beach). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at The Oldest Store Museum, examine the collection at Lightner Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, and admire the landmark architecture of Old Jail.

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You can drive from Marathon to St. Augustine in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Marathon in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in St. Augustine, with lows of 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to St. Pete Beach.

St. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Treasure Island Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Saint Pete Beach, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bean Point, then kick back and relax at Bradenton Beach, and then stop by Pass-a-Grille.

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Getting from St. Augustine to St. Pete Beach by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in St. Pete Beach can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.