Boat Rentals/Charters

There are more than 30 boat rentals and charters available of Marco Island for private boat use, guided fishing and shelling tours, nature exploration and sightseeing. Some of the larger companies include Marco River Marina and Factory Bay Marina.

Restaurants

Seafood is king on Marco Island, but local restaurants serve everything from gourmet burgers and pizza to Continental, French, Chinese and Italian cuisine. For reservations and suggestions, consult our convenient concierge service.

Beaches

Marco Island's beaches are world-renown for their powdery white sands and brilliant blue-green waters. Public beach access is available at Tigertail Beach and other locations. Shelling excursions are another great way to spend a day combing the beach for treasures from the sea.

Entertainment

The fun doesn't have to end once the sun sets on Marco Island. There are plenty of local theater groups which perform musical and dramatic shows; lounges and a local movie theater offers the latest releases in a comfortable atmosphere. Naples is home to the Philharmonic Center For The Arts with world class musical productions, theater, dance and lecturers; and Naples' selection of nightclubs, theaters and social events offer something for everyone.

Everglades Tours

Marco Island is the g"Gateway to Everglades National Park." To explore this wild and enchanting natural wonderland, many excursion companies provide tours via swamp buggies, airboats, busses and airplanes. Contact Wooten's Airboat Tours, the Airboat & Swamp Buggie guide services, or one of the numerous tour companies; or consult Flagship's concierge service.

Nature Tours

The area is surrounded with nature's bounty, and you can see it up-close at one of the local preserves. Most offer walking and boat tours. The Conservancy and Briggs Nature Center are just a short drive away.

Golf

Southwest Florida is renown for its multitude of skillfully designed championship golf courses, and on Marco Island, golfers are just minutes from some of the most challenging fairways, including Naples Golf Club South, Hibiscus Golf Club, Marriott's Golf Club and Lely Flamingo Island Club (to name a few!).

Tennis

Many condominium complexes sport tennis courts, but public courts are also readily available, as are lessons and round robin socials. For court availability, call Marriott's Marco Island Resort, Marco Island YMCA, Collier Racquet Club, Radisson Suites Beach Resort.

Marco Island Shopping

Marco Island caters to those who enjoy spending the day perusing local shops. The Island's shopping centers, boasting fabulous shops and unique boutiques, include Marco Town Center, Port of Marco Shopping Village, Marco Walk. Prime Outlets is 7 miles down State Road 951, offering dozens of famous designers apparel outlet stores.

Naples Shopping

Naples is world famous for its shopping. The newly expanded and renovated Coastland Center Mall features 900,000 square feet of shopping pleasure representing leading nationwide retailers. In Olde Naples you'll find the Third Street South and Fifth Avenue shopping districts with endless clothing boutiques, speciality stores, outdoor cafes, jewelers and art galleries. The Village on Vetetian Bay offers the latest fashions and more in a delightful waterfront setting, and Waterside Shops offers a feast for avid shoppers with Saks, Jacobson's and the area's most exclusive collection of gift and clothing shops.