Today, Sombrero Key's treasure is the reef, home to Endangered Species Act-listed, and one of the seven sites under Mission: Iconic Reefs, one of the world's largest coral restoration projects.

This is a spur-and-groove coral reef, sitting on the outer banks offshore of Vaca Key, characterized by large fingers of coral, separated by narrow sandbeds.

Sombrero Reef is the largest coral reef in the Middle Keys, and part of the greater Florida Reef system. Located offshore of Vaca Key, Sombrero Reef is accessible by boat from Marathon, …

We welcome guest from all over the globe who are vacationing in the Florida Keys and eager to experience the unrivaled beauty of Sombrero Reef. Over 30 acres in size, the reef is alive and …

Snorkeling Sombrero Reef is the pinnacle of a Florida Keys snorkel experience! Learn more about what it's like and how to do it.

Jun 16, 2024 · Sombrero Reef, located in the Florida Keys near Marathon, is a stunning coral reef that captivates visitors with its rich marine life and picturesque underwater views.

Sombrero Key[1] is a coral reef in the Florida Reef. It lies to the south of Vaca Key. The reef lies within the Sombrero Key Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine …

People travel from all over the world to snorkel in the Florida Keys. No snorkeling destination in the region is more famous than Marathon’s own Sombrero Reef, and with good reason. The …

Possibly the best snorkeling spot in the Keys, Sombrero Reef features a spur-and-groove formation right on the edge of the barrier reef where the Sombrero Lighthouse stands. With a …

Jul 12, 2021 · When you pull up a snorkeling map of the Florida Keys, Sombrero Reef stands out and is hard to miss from land and water. It is, sadly, no longer a reef worth visiting.