Guidebook for Marco Island

Greg
Guidebook for Marco Island

Beach Access

One of two beach access points closest to our condo. This is slightly farther walk, but usually the less busy of the two.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Island South Public Beach Access
870 County Rd 951
41 recommandé par les habitants
One of two beach access points closest to our condo. This is slightly farther walk, but usually the less busy of the two.
Closest public beach access to our condo - pathway just north of Marriott Crystal Shores, right across from Pinchers and 7-Eleven
7 recommandé par les habitants
Public Beach Access
414-600 S Collier Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Closest public beach access to our condo - pathway just north of Marriott Crystal Shores, right across from Pinchers and 7-Eleven

Essentials

Quick stop for groceries and alcohol. Also has a gas station.
7-Eleven
641 S Collier Blvd
Quick stop for groceries and alcohol. Also has a gas station.
The nearest Walmart store right off the island.
Super Walmart station
The nearest Walmart store right off the island.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Marco Town Center
1089 N Collier Blvd
25 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
5296 Tamiami Trail N
10 recommandé par les habitants
40 recommandé par les habitants
Winn-Dixie
625 N Collier Blvd
40 recommandé par les habitants
Groceries - This is our go-to store
34 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Shops of Marco
175 S Barfield Dr
34 recommandé par les habitants
Groceries - This is our go-to store
Local fish market for the freshest catch! Good selection of wines and side dishes.
Paradise Seafood & Gourmet Market
721 Bald Eagle Dr
Local fish market for the freshest catch! Good selection of wines and side dishes.

Entertainment & Activities

Movie theater
59 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Movies
599 S Collier Blvd
59 recommandé par les habitants
Movie theater
Mini-golf course
25 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Golf and Garden
971 Winterberry Dr
25 recommandé par les habitants
Mini-golf course
For those who want a premier tennis facility. 8 Lighted Courts (6 clay), 2 indoor Racquetball courts, Practice wall, Pickleball courts, and a pro shop. Lessons and rentals available too.
Racquet Center de Marco Island
1275 San Marco Rd
For those who want a premier tennis facility. 8 Lighted Courts (6 clay), 2 indoor Racquetball courts, Practice wall, Pickleball courts, and a pro shop. Lessons and rentals available too.
Public golf driving range. There are many public golf courses around Naples. If this is something you are interested in, just ask!
Coral Isle Golf Center
4748 Championship Dr
Public golf driving range. There are many public golf courses around Naples. If this is something you are interested in, just ask!
Operates various boat cruises! Usually has plenty of availability day of or next day, especially during off season. We have done the "booze cruise" and it was a blast!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Cool Beans Cruises
377 Capri Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Operates various boat cruises! Usually has plenty of availability day of or next day, especially during off season. We have done the "booze cruise" and it was a blast!
Endless Summer Adventures is a paddle board rental company that operates out of this area. They also offer lessons and eco tours. ***Paddle Fit*** Paddle board yoga/Pilates type workout happens here every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. Good for all skill levels. Awesome instructor! Call for Bre at 239.285.7922
Capri Paddlecraft Park
1295 Capri Blvd
Endless Summer Adventures is a paddle board rental company that operates out of this area. They also offer lessons and eco tours. ***Paddle Fit*** Paddle board yoga/Pilates type workout happens here every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. Good for all skill levels. Awesome instructor! Call for Bre at 239.285.7922
Take a high speed boat down to the Florida Keys! It makes for a quick day trip, but if you can spare 1-2 days fun excursion to add to your trip.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Key West Express
951 Bald Eagle Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
Take a high speed boat down to the Florida Keys! It makes for a quick day trip, but if you can spare 1-2 days fun excursion to add to your trip.
Scuba dive shop on the island. I have taken a dive with them out to a reef and a sunken ship. Great outfit!
Scuba Marco
1141 Bald Eagle Dr
Scuba dive shop on the island. I have taken a dive with them out to a reef and a sunken ship. Great outfit!
Parasailing and jet ski rentals! They have a hut on the beach right outside of the Hilton. You can walk up on the beach. PRO TIP: For parasailing during busy weeks, be sure to go to the hut on your 1st day because they will be full a few days out. During slow times you can usually go day of. www.marcoislandwatersports.com
14 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Island Water Sports
600 S Collier Blvd
14 recommandé par les habitants
Parasailing and jet ski rentals! They have a hut on the beach right outside of the Hilton. You can walk up on the beach. PRO TIP: For parasailing during busy weeks, be sure to go to the hut on your 1st day because they will be full a few days out. During slow times you can usually go day of. www.marcoislandwatersports.com
New arcade, bowling alley, and mini-golf course in the JW Marriott. Open from 5 pm to midnight daily. Sometimes opens early on rainy days! Call the JW for hours 239-394-2511
10K Alley
400 S Collier Blvd
New arcade, bowling alley, and mini-golf course in the JW Marriott. Open from 5 pm to midnight daily. Sometimes opens early on rainy days! Call the JW for hours 239-394-2511
Local plays and live entertainment
The Marco Players
1089 N Collier Blvd
Local plays and live entertainment
6 recommandé par les habitants
Greater Marco Family YMCA
101 Sand Hill St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Nearest public golf course - 18 hole, par 61 executive course. Offers night golf! Club rentals available. Great for learners or those trying to sharpen their game.
The Links of Naples
16161 Tamiami Trail E
Nearest public golf course - 18 hole, par 61 executive course. Offers night golf! Club rentals available. Great for learners or those trying to sharpen their game.
Book a dinner cruise on the Marco Island princess
17 recommandé par les habitants
Pirates of Marco Island
951 Bald Eagle Dr
17 recommandé par les habitants
Book a dinner cruise on the Marco Island princess
Marco Island Princess dinner cruise - also offer daytime cruises as well through Sunshine Tours.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Island Princess
951 Bald Eagle Dr
14 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Island Princess dinner cruise - also offer daytime cruises as well through Sunshine Tours.

Shopping

Restaurants, bars, ice cream, and shopping.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Walk Plaza
599 S Collier Blvd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurants, bars, ice cream, and shopping.
Shopping center
Shops of Marco station
1811 San Marco Rd
Shopping center
A few good clothing stores and Publix
Marco Town Center Mall
1017 N Collier Blvd
A few good clothing stores and Publix
A few boutique shopping options
31 recommandé par les habitants
Esplanade Shoppes at Marco Island
760 N Collier Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
A few boutique shopping options
Good outlet mall. Great place to stop on way to/from the airport!
349 recommandé par les habitants
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Rd
349 recommandé par les habitants
Good outlet mall. Great place to stop on way to/from the airport!
Outlet mall closest to the island - Rotating stores, sometimes interesting pop-ups.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Naples Outlet Collection
6060 Collier Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Outlet mall closest to the island - Rotating stores, sometimes interesting pop-ups.
Woman's swim and beachwear shop right next door.
Cricket Shop
701 S Collier Blvd
Woman's swim and beachwear shop right next door.
High-end outdoor shopping center in Naples.
278 recommandé par les habitants
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail N
278 recommandé par les habitants
High-end outdoor shopping center in Naples.
Activewear - focus on pickleball equipment and attire. Must see for enthusiasts!
Marco Active
Activewear - focus on pickleball equipment and attire. Must see for enthusiasts!

Food Scene

Best sea food and wine list on Marco Island. Pro Tip: Be sure to make reservations early for weekends and during busy season.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Fin Bistro
657 S Collier Blvd
32 recommandé par les habitants
Best sea food and wine list on Marco Island. Pro Tip: Be sure to make reservations early for weekends and during busy season.
When in Marco, I stop for ice cream here more times than I would like to admit, but it is so tasty! Pro Tip: Try the Cookie Monster. Despite the Muppet inspired coloring, it is delicious.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Beebe's Ice Cream
599 S Collier Blvd
11 recommandé par les habitants
When in Marco, I stop for ice cream here more times than I would like to admit, but it is so tasty! Pro Tip: Try the Cookie Monster. Despite the Muppet inspired coloring, it is delicious.
Best place to grab a light lunch while on the beach and still have an amazing ocean view. Delicious cocktails and daily happy hours.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Stilts Bar & Grill
600 S Collier Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Best place to grab a light lunch while on the beach and still have an amazing ocean view. Delicious cocktails and daily happy hours.
Best fine dining option on Marco. Located tucked behind the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. White table cloth Italian cuisine and high prices, but you can't beat the view from the terrace at sunset.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Sale e Pepe
480 S Collier Blvd
16 recommandé par les habitants
Best fine dining option on Marco. Located tucked behind the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. White table cloth Italian cuisine and high prices, but you can't beat the view from the terrace at sunset.
Cute, divvy seafood restaurant right on the water. Lots of open air seating, and live music every day. Casual place to grab some seafood.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Snook Inn
1215 Bald Eagle Dr
151 recommandé par les habitants
Cute, divvy seafood restaurant right on the water. Lots of open air seating, and live music every day. Casual place to grab some seafood.
Best seafood at the best prices. Good value on the freshest catches. They also sell raw fresh catch if you want to grill your own dinner. Recently remodeled to include a bar. Sometimes they have live music outside. Call ahead for hours of operations, tend to shut early during quiet times.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Leebe Fish Inc
350 Royal Palm Dr
32 recommandé par les habitants
Best seafood at the best prices. Good value on the freshest catches. They also sell raw fresh catch if you want to grill your own dinner. Recently remodeled to include a bar. Sometimes they have live music outside. Call ahead for hours of operations, tend to shut early during quiet times.
Good place to get bagels for the week.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Empire Bagel Factory
239 N Collier Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Good place to get bagels for the week.
The local favorite for pizza. Expect a wait, or go off-peak dining hours. They do delivery service as well.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Joey's Pizza & Pasta House
257 North Collier Boulevard
55 recommandé par les habitants
The local favorite for pizza. Expect a wait, or go off-peak dining hours. They do delivery service as well.
Cheap breakfast/brunch only.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Hoot's Breakfast & Lunch
563 E Elkcam Cir
13 recommandé par les habitants
Cheap breakfast/brunch only.
My recommendation for a steakhouse on Marco Island. Reasonable prices for a steakhouse and quality service.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Prime Steak & Seafood Restaurant
599 S Collier Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
My recommendation for a steakhouse on Marco Island. Reasonable prices for a steakhouse and quality service.
Sell delicious desserts such as fudge and chocolate candy. The wine and chocolate tasting bar is a must try!
Dolce Mare
599 S Collier Blvd
Sell delicious desserts such as fudge and chocolate candy. The wine and chocolate tasting bar is a must try!
Great place to grab food right on the beach with amazing views of the ocean.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Sunset Grille
900 S Collier Blvd
46 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to grab food right on the beach with amazing views of the ocean.
Skip the Starbucks line and come get some of the best coffee you will find on Marco.
79 recommandé par les habitants
Doreen's Cup of Joe
267 N Collier Blvd
79 recommandé par les habitants
Skip the Starbucks line and come get some of the best coffee you will find on Marco.
Another great food option close-by! Ever-rotating menu. Also offer live music frequently in the late evenings.
14 recommandé par les habitants
La Tavola Restaurant and Bar
961 Winterberry Dr
14 recommandé par les habitants
Another great food option close-by! Ever-rotating menu. Also offer live music frequently in the late evenings.
Best sushi restaurant and only Thai restaurant on Marco
16 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Sushi By KJ
317 N Collier Blvd
16 recommandé par les habitants
Best sushi restaurant and only Thai restaurant on Marco
Our favorite happy hour stop! Really good food and drinks at a great price during happy hour (4:30-6 pm at the bar and lounge). Dinner menu is good as well.
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Oyster Society
599 S Collier Blvd
51 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite happy hour stop! Really good food and drinks at a great price during happy hour (4:30-6 pm at the bar and lounge). Dinner menu is good as well.
Reasonably priced Italian. Good for takeout or dine-in.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Italian Deli and Market
902 Park Avenue
10 recommandé par les habitants
Reasonably priced Italian. Good for takeout or dine-in.
Skip the crowds at Joeys - this is OUR favorite pizza on Marco Island. They also have a pretty good brunch as well.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Sami's
227 N Collier Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants
Skip the crowds at Joeys - this is OUR favorite pizza on Marco Island. They also have a pretty good brunch as well.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great happy hour! Also a good place to watch any live sports during your stay.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Marco Island Brewery
1089 N Collier Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants
Great happy hour! Also a good place to watch any live sports during your stay.
Good italian food during the day, party place at night! They usually host a DJ playing pop hits starting around 9 or 10 pm on weekend nights and during busy season. Closest thing you will find to a dance bar on Marco Island!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Da Vinci Ristorante Italiano
599 S Collier Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
Good italian food during the day, party place at night! They usually host a DJ playing pop hits starting around 9 or 10 pm on weekend nights and during busy season. Closest thing you will find to a dance bar on Marco Island!
Liquor store with a book store. The owner is kinda quirky, fun to talk to!
Bombay Liquors & Club
695 Bald Eagle Dr
Liquor store with a book store. The owner is kinda quirky, fun to talk to!
2 for 1 all day everyday. Enough said. Pinchers has good seafood, but is a fun bar with plenty of open air seating and only a short stroll home.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Pinchers
591 S Collier Blvd
12 recommandé par les habitants
2 for 1 all day everyday. Enough said. Pinchers has good seafood, but is a fun bar with plenty of open air seating and only a short stroll home.
Great sports bar. Wall-to-wall TVs inside and outside. They play every NFL game on Sundays!
7 recommandé par les habitants
2Shea's Salty Dog
599 S Collier Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Great sports bar. Wall-to-wall TVs inside and outside. They play every NFL game on Sundays!
Best cocktails on Marco
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Oyster Society
599 S Collier Blvd
51 recommandé par les habitants
Best cocktails on Marco
28 recommandé par les habitants
The SpeakEasy Marco Island
1106 N Collier Blvd
28 recommandé par les habitants
Nightly fire dancer show at this beachfront dining establishment within the JW Marriott.
Kane Tiki Bar & Grill
400 S Collier Blvd
Nightly fire dancer show at this beachfront dining establishment within the JW Marriott.
If you are looking for a funky trip off Marco, try Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Lots of live music and flowing drinks. Popular amongst parrotheads. ONLY open October-May. Closed during the summer. Sunday Fundays are Stan's big events, but Fridays and Saturdays are alive too.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Stan's Idle Hour
221 Harbor Pl N
33 recommandé par les habitants
If you are looking for a funky trip off Marco, try Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Lots of live music and flowing drinks. Popular amongst parrotheads. ONLY open October-May. Closed during the summer. Sunday Fundays are Stan's big events, but Fridays and Saturdays are alive too.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Sand Bar
826 E Elkcam Cir
23 recommandé par les habitants
Tucked away bar on the water. Pretty good food too.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill
1021 Anglers Cove
34 recommandé par les habitants
Tucked away bar on the water. Pretty good food too.

Getting Around

Southwest Florida Airport
78 recommandé par les habitants
Aéroport international du Sud-Ouest de la Floride
11000 Terminal Access Rd
78 recommandé par les habitants
Southwest Florida Airport
Miami International Airport
459 recommandé par les habitants
Aéroport international de Miami
2100 NW 42nd Ave
459 recommandé par les habitants
Miami International Airport