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Sailing Schools Directory
Sunshine Key Marina, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA

General - Sunshine Key Marina lies on the coast of southern Florida in the USA. The facility offers slips and limited other facilities and services.

Open - All year round

Position - 24° 40.3' N 081° 14.9' W

Charts;
NOAA - 11449

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 5'. Fuel Dock - 25'. Slips - 35'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida or the Gulf of Mexico make for Bahia Honda in the lower Florida Keys. Sunshine Key Marina

 Berths & Moorings - 172 slips with 14 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made.

Maximum length - 50'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (305) 872-2217
Fax - (305) 872-3801
Email -
VHF Ch - 16
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On some of the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - At the office.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Boaters' Lounge. Bait & Tackle. Live Bait. Heated Pool. Book Exchange. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Compound. Wash & Wax.

Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in Marathon 9 miles away.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not known.

Propane - Not known.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are no restaurants near to Sunshine Key Marina.

Transport -
Bikes -
Local Bus Service - JGT (305-247-3066).
Intercity Bus Service - Greyhound (296-9072).
Taxis - Sunset (872-4233).
Car Rental - Enterprise (289-7630).
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Key West International - 34 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Dive Shop. Boat Rentals. Fishing Charter. Tennis Courts. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Volleyball. Jogging Paths.
Sightseeing - Bahia Honda Bridge ranger guided tours. Bahia Honda State Park
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Theatre of Dreams. Artists in Paradise.
Conservation Projects - National Key Deer Refuge. Ohio Key Bird Sanctuary.
Special Events - Earth Day in April. Hawk Watch in October.
Children's Stuff -
Other - Calusa Beach. Picnic Area. Grills.

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Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide