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
What to do and see in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Art Galleries
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. Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 157 reviews
Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery is located along the scenic Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), 47 miles east of Naples and 36 miles west of Miami at Mile Marker 54.5, about half mile east of the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center.”To know the swamp you have to get into the swamp.” The gallery offers guided swamp walk tours October-March and Cottage rentals year round.
Reviewed By mmwadventures - Waterville, Ireland
Clyde's photography, the oversized grand fine art prints and the gallery setting are a celebration of this man's passion for a highly overlooked and misunderstood landscape - the Swamp. After we took part in the Clyde Butcher Swamp Walk with Scott the wonderful guide, which you can book ahead of your gallery visit, we were blessed with our very own and unique bond to the swamp which was beautifully introduced to us by our very passionate guide ( a photographer himself with his work on display in the gallery) when walking through knee deep swamp Water. Clyde's impeccable print quality, the details of each photograph and the monochrome nature of his fine art prints offers you a gateway into the unknown world of the swamp in such beautiful and powerful way. His photographs distille the essence and peace of the swamp to its finest. We bought one of his books called " America the Beautiful" - a wonderful connection of different American locations through Clyde's eyes. Highly recommend to pair the gallery visit with a dry or wet swamp walk ( depending of the weather) which starts at the gallery.
2. HW Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Business Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pmHW Gallery has been providing the world with the best the art world has to offer for the past eight years. HW Gallery artists range from Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, and more.
3. Cape Coral Art League
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Cape Coral Art League offers eight major art exhibits each year in our gallery; other art shows, including our annual art fair in January; workshops with world-renowned artists. Also offers year-round classes for adults, youth and children and scholarship programs. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
4. Local Color Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Art gallery featuring the finest Marco Island artisans. Oils, multi-media, watercolors, sculpture, photography, jewelery and textile creations for the discriminating taste. We have custom framing. Art featuring the sights of Marco Island and the world. Cards, prints and gifts all created locally by our artists. Please inquire about ART LESSONS.
5. Native Visions Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By arthur526 - Lugano, Switzerland
I have a Condo Just in front of the Native Visione and I bought all my art works from the Gallery ,specially Lost Vanderveen figures Very competent and kind people have Always helped me. Its a must go visita the Place.
6. Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Discover Clyde Butcher. Internationally renowned photographer shows his exquisite black and white photographs that beckon the viewer to a personal communion with the natural world. Clyde's breathtaking images capture the primordial beauty of everything from the lush Florida Everglades to Cuba's expansive horizons and endless vistas. The Venice Gallery features a large selection of Clyde's award winning, limited edition and hand signed photographs. Clyde's images are captured with an 8"x10", 11"x14, and 12"x20" view camera, allowing him to express elaborate detail and texture that distinguish the intricacy of the landscape. Photographs range in sizes from 8x10 inches to 5x8 feet. Each one is epic in its beauty and scale. Also available published books by Clyde, calendars and note cards.
Reviewed By R9093WFwilliamm
Clyde Butcher's photography is top of the line photographic artistry. This working studio gives you a unique glimpse of how the "magic" occurs between the photo in the wild and the treasured mounted works of art resulting from the studio's transformation.
7. East West Fine Art
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Founded in 2000, East West Fine Art (EWFA) exhibits the finest works of Russian, American and European academically trained contemporary artists. Recognized for its contributions to economic and cultural development by the Collier County Government, East West Fine Art's mission is to bring work by academically trained, world renowned artists to Naples. In addition to bringing to the US some of the finest and rarest paintings from the Eastern Hemisphere, the gallery organizes various cultural events, engaging the community in an informal educational process. Every year, Olga and Leeza Arkhangelskaya prepare an exciting program of live artist shows, and interactive presentations on Russian art and culture. Please stay tuned for non-commercial exhibitions and events at our non-profit - the Russian-American Museum of Art: RAMA.
Reviewed By J1069LPloric
My husband and I have lived in Naples for over twenty years and when we decided to buy our first piece of original art we anticipated the experience to be intimidating and overwhelming, but it proved to be anything but all thanks to the extremely kind, open, and highly knowledgeable owners Olga and Leeza Arkhangelskaya of East West Fine Art. This elegant yet approachable gallery located within Mercado shopping district is filled with gorgeous pieces displayed with equal beauty from a variety of artists. We left with an oil on canvas painting from the extremely gifted Russian artist Irina Alexandrina. This magnificent piece now hangs in our living room and brings us tremendous joy. We look forward to many more visits to East West Fine Art gallery and adding to our collection.
8. AlexArt International Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
AlexArt International Art Gallery is an iconic gallery downtown Sarasota, next to the Opera House. It opened in May 2016 as Massimo Meda personal art gallery, exhibiting only his 3d-fluorescent paintings on aluminum. During the second season, it introduced new Italian artists showcasing the hyperrealist fine art photography on aluminum of Fabio Dal Boni, the oil on canvas of Guido Borelli and his wife Danka Weitzen, the oil and acrylic on wood of Paolo Passoni. This third season will see local and American artists and Venetian glass art, too. It will also host monthly exhibitions and will continue its successful tradition of poetry readings, private dinners, and participation in music and film events.
Reviewed By 490irinag - Illinois, United States
AlexArt International Art Gallery is located at N Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota. It is not a large gallery, but the art works exhibited there are fascinating. The talented artists whose works are currently displayed in this gallery, create unforgettable images of nature, people, landscapes, objects of reality, objects of artists imagination, etc. These images are created superbly by using unbelievably and strikingly enhanced colors, and modern painting/fine art photography techniques (like 3D fluorescent paintings), as well as by more traditional techniques. When I visited the gallery in May, there were fantastic works there by contemporary Italian artists. I was mesmerized by all their paintings. Especially memorable for me were 'Marylin Diamonds', 'Audrey Saphhires', 'Call Me a Dreamer', 'Pink Beauty' by Fabio Dal Boni, 'Wave' and 'Sunflowers' by Massimo Meda, and beautiful oil on canvas paintings depicting unforgettable views of Venice by Guido Borelli ('Venezia, Grand Canal' and 'Vernazza'). In my view, the owner of the gallery Alexa Scanziani is doing an invaluable job, by bringing ultra-modern art to the view and admiration of people - to those who know art, to those who love and appreciate art, to those who want to learn more about the ever-lasting, timeless beauty of art and about world cultures. Totalmente affascinante. Grazie mille!
9. KAJ Gallery
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
KAJ Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the Design District in Naples, Florida. The gallery was opened by longtime friends Jason Taylor and sculptor Kosmas Ballis in November 2018. Their goal with a full-fledged art gallery was so they could expand and diversify their offerings to collectors and art lovers alike.
Reviewed By asilverst - Naples, United States
Very impressive gallery. So many beautiful contemporary art pieces, interesting pottery and I loved the vessels.
10. Mee K Studio
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Mee K Studio is Fort Myers first interactive studio. Mee K studio is the home of the famous paint your own coconut. Make your very own eco friendly gift from shells and palm frons or coconut. All supplies are provided please just bring your creatitivity.
