1010 Marco Island

Marco Island Guide to Attractions, Places to Stay, Restaurants and Resources

Marco Island guide to attractions, places to stay, restaurants and local resources - all designed to help you plan and enjoy a better vacation: has info about things to see and do, where to eat and shop and info about hotels, resorts, motels, beaches, boating and golf.

Marco Island a beach resort destination in Southwest Florida with spectacular beaches.

Welcome to Marco Island

updated - January 27, 2012

Located just south of Naples, Marco Island is the gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands - the remote, almost uninhabited western region of the Everglades. It's the last outpost of creature comfort and luxury.

Taking cue from its posh neighbor to the north, Naples, Marco Island has transformed in its own right and offers several beachfront resort hotels that are highly recommended.

While the restaurant and shopping scene rides coach compared with first-class Naples, the difference between the two in beaches is hands down Marco Island all the way: indeed, a real smack down.

Marco Island has a phenomenal beach: long, really long, and very wide. Tiger Tail Beach, a section on the northern stretch is as good a beach as any from here to Clearwater.  


Marco Island - idyllic

  

Restaurants

Marek's Collier House Restaurant
Restored residence of Captain Bill Collier (no relation to Barron Collier), features dining in three areas - each providing a relaxing setting. Continental cuisine with many traditional dishes available. 1121 Bald Eagle Drive. 

Places to Stay

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa
This property is a real gem. While not quite up to the level of the Marriott or Marco Beach Resort, price-wise its a real bargain. Most rooms have an ocean view and its an easy walk to some of the better off-site restaurants. If your trip has you staying over the weekend, you'll probably catch a sunset wedding ceremony taking place right on the beach below - a nice view from your private balcony. 560 South Collier Blvd.   

Attractions

Sunshine Tours & Charters
Step aboard the 90' Marco Princess for sunset dining, shelling and other cruises. Fleet of ships also offers offshore and backwater fishing trips. Located at the Marco River marina at 951 Bald Eagle Drive in Marco Island. 
 

Local Resources

Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce
1102 North Collier Blvd.


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Marco Island Vacation Links & Resources

Florida Vacation Websites

Naples, Florida - popular day trip for visitors to Marco Island. Enjoy numerous golf courses and great shopping.

Fort Myers, Florida - gateway to the Lee Island Coast - just north of Naples

Key West, Florida - take the fast-track to Key West from Marco Island aboard the Xpress Ferry - runs daily.


Related Vacation Websites

Florida Vacations - guide to over 30 popular Florida vacation spots - many beach cities and towns including Sanibel and Captiva Islands and Key West.