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
Top 5 Distilleries 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. Siesta Key Rum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 831 reviews
At our Sarasota, Florida distillery our spirits are hand-crafted from start to finish in small batches using only the finest ingredients and hands-on distillation in a copper pot still. Our distillery is open for free tours and tastings. You must pre-register on our website or by phone to attend tours. Our gift shop/tasting room is open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 12 to 5.
Reviewed By chrisbangs2019
Daniel from XO took us to Siesta Key Rum Distillery and various points of interest around Sarasota. The distillery is a very friendly, informative and well-run tour with a great tasting room and loads of funny anecdotes and stories. Daniel took us through town to a number of historical buildings and had wonderful stories to share of the people and times that built Sarasota.
2. Alligator Bay Distillers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
Florida handcrafted microdistillery aiming to produce quality cane-to-bottle and grain-to-bottle spirits. Located in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL, our Floridian rums are produced using 100% Florida cane molasses sourced from local sugar mills.
Reviewed By MNDoodles - Stillwater, United States
If you enjoy exceptional rum and a great business success story, be sure to visit Alligator Bay Distillery. The owner, and distilling expert, gave us a fascinating tour of the facility and described the rum making process in detail. He started the company 5 years ago and his dedication has already yielded a number of prestigious awards. We sampled and purchased the spiced rum which was incredibly smooth with notes of cardamom and ginger...delicious. They produce several flavored rums. This spot is well worth a visit to learn about rum making, to sample and buy, and to celebrate a young man’s entrepreneurial success story.
3. List Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
List Distillery is a Family Owned and Operated Craft Spirit Distillery founded in 2015 and located in Fort Myers, Florida. Renate and Thomas List are passionate people devoted to the art of distilling the best craft spirits possible using locally sourced crops and organic ingredients. Working side by side, in their state of the art distillery, Renate and Thomas combine their passion and knowledge of old world craft distilling with innovative ideas to produce unique flavors and memorable experiences. To Renate and Thomas, “Craft Distilling is the art of combining our love, knowledge, local ingredients, creativity and the ability to dream!” Stop by the List Distillery and watch as they Mash, Cook, Mix and Distill unique flavors such as Apple Pie Rum, Key Lime Pie Rum, Habanero Honey Whiskey, Ginger Lime Gin, Hazelnut Liqueur and Caffe Latte. Don’t forget to stop by the tasting room as well to get a true taste for Mr. Tom’s Spirits.
Reviewed By A8218DZdavidd - Stanley, United States
This distillery is relatively new and the retail/tasting room is relatively small. That being said, this is a hidden gem. They have a wide variety of vodkas (including sugar free), gin and bourbons. Tastings are small but that is due to Florida law. If you are visiting from out of state, save room in your checked baggage !
4. Loaded Cannon Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
One of Florida's premier craft distilleries. Opening its doors in July of this year, the distillery has a “pirate” themed tasting room and gift shop where learning tours are also given. They pride themselves in “treating you like a pirate”. The copper equipment is impressive and highlighted by a viewing window in the tasting room.
Reviewed By belela1
This distillery is such a cool find in LWR! When you first walk into the tasting room, you are completely immersed in the pirate story arrgh! You're able to take a tour of where the alcohol is actually made and let me tell you, that alcohol is good (my favorite is the vodka, but the coconut rum is great too). The owner, Steve, is very friendly as well. Will definitely be returning in the near future!!!
5. Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery - is a family owned and operated distillery where award winning Wicked Dolphin Rum & RumShine are handcrafted. Free tours and Tastings are available. located in Cape Coral, FL.. Please check with our website to reserve space. Distillery Tour and Tasting Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Tours at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Friday tours 3,4, 5, & 6pm Saturday tours noon, 1pm,2pm,3pm & 4pm Distillery Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturdays 12pm-5pm
Reviewed By MELC1562 - Shavertown, United States
Free tour and outstanding products! Will definitely go again the next time we are in the Cape Coral area! Definitely recommend stopping in.
