Location: Marco Island
Top Things to do in Marco Island
10 Things to do in Marco Island That You Shouldn't Miss
White beaches, a sparkling sea, a strawberry daiquiri in hand—what more do you need in a vacation? Marco Island brings visitors the best that the Ten Thousand Islands have to offer. Scavenge for seashells or hit the links for a sunny session of golf. Explore the Everglades in a swamp buggy or enjoy a rejuvenating nature hike at the Rookery Bay Reserve.
Restaurants in Marco Island
1. Cape Romano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By emmamazing
We went for a jet ski through the mangroves and it was so cool to see these ruins out in the middle of the water. We honestly thought it was from a Star Wars movie!
2. Isles of Capri Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Cleanest boats with the friendliest staff. Rent a pontoon for a half day or a full day. Interested in Kayaking? Join our kayak adventure tour or rent a Single or Double kayak and venture out on your own. After enjoying your time on the water, stop by the Island Gypsy for some food and drinks. You will enjoy your experience here at Isles of Capri Marina!
Reviewed By AbacoEnt - Niantic, United States
The best place to rent a pontoon boat in the area! Wonderful staff Lovely boat ride to Keewaydin Island We have rented here for many years - it's our "go to" place for a boat rental
3. Keewaydin Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 582 reviews
Reviewed By fistfullofgold - Chanhassen, United States
Keewaydin is a fantastic opportunity if you have access to a boat. We typically rent from Rose Marina. Getting to the island and parking your boat is very easy even the most novice of boaters can do it. The island offers a beautiful beach, plenty of shelling opportunities, good people, food “truck” boats, ice cream boats, plenty of space to relax. Walking between where you park your boat and the other side of the island make sure to wear something on your feet as there are thorny burrs. This island is long and provides another fun stop if you made it to the main gathering point why not go a bit further. There is a “secret island” access point down by bouy 51. You can shore anchor your boat and a short walk through the foliage will get you to the other side. We were there for an hour and saw no one.
4. Frank E. Mackle Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
City of Marco Island Parks & Recreation is a free public park for all Marco Island residents and local visitors.
Reviewed By FishersGoodrichmi
This is a great park to take kids if you need a break from the beaches. Soak park for young ones, basketball courts for younger and older kids. Great playground and a nice sidewalk around park. Kept very clean. Inside they have foosball, pool tables, ping pong.
5. South Marco Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,019 reviews
One of the two top public access points to Marco Beach. It has great shelling.
Reviewed By 314Todd - Saint Louis, United States
Great beach, very large sandy area so easy to space out in today's day of social distancing. Water is generally calm and warm temperature so easy for anyone to get in and enjoy the gulf. If you are into seashells then this is a great place to get some that has easy access. Because there are a lot of shells it can sometimes be tough on feet, so be prepared with some water shoes if you have sensitive feet. Great place to watch the sunset over the water.
6. Marco Island Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 471 reviews
Long famous for its Key Marco Cat- one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology- the new Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida's Calusa Indians and bring this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting recreated village scene. Temporary and traveling exhibits trace the settlement of this subtropical island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation and clam cannery, through its explosive growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.
Reviewed By OliveC319
This was our first time visiting this museum. We were pleasantly surprised by it's floor space and quality of the exhibits. The history of Marco Island included a 25 minute informative movie and the room depicting the early settlers, mainly the Calusa Indians, was so interesting. A trip to this museum is definitely worthwhile.
7. Marco Island Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Marco Island Farmers Market 2020-2021 season will end on April 14, 2021. The Marco Island Farmers Market has relocated to Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island, FL 34145 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Reviewed By pitchpipe1 - Lakewood, United States
So many choices! Wonderful prepared foods, bakery items, and fresh fruits and veggies. A few wonderful artisans to shop from as well. We had lots of goodies for lunch and dinner the next few days after our shopping here! Also very COVID compliant with all vendors masked and doing all the handling if food items.
8. Goodland Boating Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Lovegulf
My first visit to this location and I was very surprised at how extremely nice the entire place is. Can't wait to stop and try one of the restaurants. Love the marina.
9. Tigertail Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,204 reviews
Reviewed By hwf1900 - Marco Island, United States
Very nice shelling beach, If you aren’t comfortable crossing the lagoon it is a very long walk to Sandollar spit, We found a nice variety of shells including lightning whelks, nutmegs, tiger eyes, small alphabet cones, etc., including a piece of a junonia :)
10. Caxambas Pass Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 190 reviews
A great place to watch for dolphins.
Reviewed By jennifersB3113DM
We went on our tour with Florida Adventures Cape Romano/Shelling.. Marina is very clean . great boat ramp.
