Top Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast
Top Hotels in Southwest Gulf Coast
- 1. Bayfront Inn 5th Ave
- 2. Golden Host Resort
- 3. Naples Grande Beach Resort
- 4. West Wind Island Resort
- 5. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
- 6. Carlisle Inn
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Compass by Margaritaville
- 9. Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue
- 10. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
The 9 Best Events in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast
Floridas Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Islands shelling attracts thousands. Cape Corals waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast
1. Sarasota Medivel Fair
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
Jousts, sword fights, strolling singers real life battle chess, falcons, pony rides, petting zoo, medieval clothing, medieval toys, turkey legs, singing sirens, entrance hecklers, mazes, games and so much more! I went here with my family and we had an absolute blast! I didn't think we expected to spend hours upon hours here but around every corner was another activity or show or something. This was such a fun time for every family or every age!
2. Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival held January 11-12, 2020 in downtown Sarasota, FL in JD Hamel Park. Over 130 artisans from across America showcase painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, metalwork, woodworking, mixed-media and more. Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm with free admission. Stop by the HSSC’s “Big Mac” mobile adoption center to find a new, loving life-companion.
3. Modern Marimba
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Modern Marimba is a cultural destination for the performing arts featuring marimba, vibraphone, and other mallet percussion keyboard music in Southwest Florida – land once inhabited by the Indigenous Calusa, Tocobaga, and Seminole territory, and once inhabited by Black Seminoles and an Angolan community of maroons. With generous support grounded in equity, we offer a unique range of programs — including concert music, virtual lectures, and outdoor exhibitions featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Our projects naturally cultivate diversity and inclusion for art in its many forms. There are fewer and fewer opportunities where people can come together and listen to this music, so we welcome everyone to join us in experiencing the creativity of Modern Marimba.
Reviewed By wyattevans
It was such a wonderful experience attending the inaugural performance curated by Modern Marimba (ModMa)! Some of ModMa's founders and leaders - Tihda Vongkoth, Michael Jones, and Dean Anderson - shared beautiful, inspiring, and meditative musical art with a vibrant community in Sarasota. Their partnership with artists, educators, and unique community organizations makes the experience all the more enriching. This first performance had a casual, inviting, yet sophisticated vibe that felt just right for the occasion. I look forward to retuning to Sarasota for all of the upcoming performances!
4. Sarasota Shell Show
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By N7818OQsuep
This is one of the best, most comprehensive shell shows on the Florida Gulf Coast. Scientific exhibits, sales of common and rare shells, knowledgeable vendors, helpful Sarasota Shell Club members, kid's area. Both shells and fantastic shell art are on display and for sell. It's inexpensive and very family friendly.
5. American Sand Sculpting Championship
6. Fort Myers Oktoberfest Festival
Autumn is the time for Oktoberfest: Bavarian music, mouth-watering foods and big, BIG pints of beer. Enjoy the Oktoberfest experience in the River District in downtown Fort Myers on October 25-27, 2019. Fri. 4-10, Sat. 11-10, Sun. 11-6. FREE entry. Smoked sausages, roasted meats, sauerkraut, cabbage, pretzels and beer with live music and dancers!
7. Paragon Festivals
Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival on the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers January 3-5, 2020. Friday 4-10, Saturday 11-10 and Sunday 11-6. Free admission! Foods cooked fresh onsite with side dishes, desserts and great drink selections. Live music by Fleetwood Max, Bryan Spainhower, JP Soars, Billy Rice, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio and more. Shop a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products.
8. Sarasota Oktoberfest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Chalk Festival
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
