Marco Island
Luxury meets nature on Marco Island, just south of Naples on Florida’s Southwest Coast. As the largest and only developed island of Florida’s famed Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island offers a unique immersion into this unspoiled natural area with access to the Gulf of Mexico and island estuaries.
Part coastal resort, part fishing village, Marco Island is a family-friendly destination where visitors can relax and unwind in nature. Comb the beach for shells or join an oceanside yoga session, kayak the coastal waters, take an eco-tour by boat, fish, and watch spectacular sunsets.
Dine on fresh seafood, visit local art galleries and museums, and shop the unique stores of the island.
Accommodations range from luxury resorts to vacation rentals and motels. Or pack up your camping gear and head east to nearby Collier Seminole State Park, which offers a host of outdoor activities as well as access to the Blackwater River.
Plan your visit at Paradise Coast.
BEACHES
Explore the unspoiled shoreline of Marco Island.
FAMILY FUN
Families with children will love Marco Island’s parks, dolphin tours, and kid-friendly resorts.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See fine art exhibitions and live theater performances and learn about the island’s history.
- Marco Island Center for the Arts
- Arts Center Theatre
- Marco Mystery & History Tours
- The Island Theater
- Arts, culture, and history
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Marco Island is the perfect place for an outdoor escape, whether you come for fishing, shelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, or dolphin tours.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Visitors with pets will find a variety of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants in Marco Island, as well as a dog park where furry friends have more than an acre to run off-leash.
- The Boat House Motel
- JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
- Canine Cove dog park
- CJ’s on the Bay
- More pet-friendly travel information
ACCESSIBILITY
Marco Island is home to accessible hotels and restaurants, and beach wheelchairs are available for guest use at Tigertail Beach.
DINING
Enjoy fresh stone crab, a regional delicacy, and more local seafood, as well as a variety of cuisines to satisfy any palate.
SHOPPING
Shop for local art, boutique clothing, and more on Marco Island.
WELLNESS TRAVEL
Unwind with a trip to the spa or yoga on the beach.
SPORTS
Golf in paradise on Marco Island courses.
PLACES TO STAY
Choose a cozy bed and breakfast, sophisticated condo, upscale resort, or quaint motel for your Marco Island vacation.
Naples and Marco Island in 60 seconds
Quick Facts
Average water temp at the beach is 78 degrees.
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