Sombrero Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8723971, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Sombrero Beach in lots like Sombrero Beach, Marathon Community Park, Coco Plum Beach. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free (pay kiosk) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Sombrero Beach, don't miss the Lobster Reuben at Keys Fisheries. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Sombrero Beach from Boot Key Harbor, including the Sombrero Reef Snorkel — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSombrero Beach hosts Sombrero Reef Snorkel and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Sombrero Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Sombrero Beach is dog friendly, leashed, with owners picking up waste. During turtle nesting season, April through October, dogs must also stay out of the marked nest areas, which cover under 10 percent of the beach. Source: City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned at city park and beach facilities, including Sombrero Beach, unless a specific event is approved by the City Manager or City Council. Source: City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open-pit fires are banned; Sombrero Beach's pavilions each have a fixed grill instead. Source: City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass bottles and containers are banned at city park and beach facilities, including Sombrero Beach. Source: City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesAt Sombrero Beach, the sun sets at 7:14 PM today — about 11h 57m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:17 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Sombrero Beach update at the top of the conditions page.