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 Biking Trails
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. Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Legacy Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 528 reviews
Reviewed By leafpeeper98 - Salem, United States
This bike trail was our whole reason for visiting Venice, FL which runs along a canal. We stayed at the Ramada Venezia as it is within 2 blocks of the trail. We rented bikes (hybrids) from Bikes and Trikes (great bikes!) who were nice enough to deliver and pick up the bikes to our hotel. There are a few other hotels along the trail which stretches all the way back to Sarasota from Casperson Beach (a beautiful, natural, shaded beach). There is much signage along the way, and it seems a very active group of Friends of Legacy Trail does much to maintain it. Just a few bridges to cross, very few actual roads. All in all a wonderful resource for that area. During nice weather you can watch boats along the canal and we even saw a crew team!
3. Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Vistaro - Lymm, United Kingdom
Good long ride path, well paved all the way, love the bridge over the creek, makes the ride to Boca Grande much easier.
4. Boca Grande Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Davanrn - South Bend, United States
We toured the island by bike. They have done a nice job with streets and plantings. Bike trails are shared with golf carts which gets a bit dicey at times. Good scenery. Plenty of outdoor facilities.
5. Island Bike Shop & Bicycle Rentals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Island Bike Shop is the Original full service Bicycle RENTAL / SALES /SERVICE. We offer FREE contact less delivery. We rent top quality bicycles, scooter and golf carts. We rental all styles and sizes of bikes, best prices on the Island. We are your one stop shop for all fun rental needs. We have been serving Marco Island and surrounding area for over 25 years and we have been in the bicycle industry for over 100 years. We are a full service shop and we service all brand and styles. We strive to put our customers on the bicycles they want to be on and what fits their lifestyle. So stop on down to Island Bike Shop even if it is just to browse or talk. We rent everything from Beach cruisers/Golf Carts to electric bikes to baby seats. Check out our website for everything we have to offer for a great vacation on Marco Island and surrounding area.
6. Bayshore Live Oak Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
A park with picnic tables and shelter, fishing pier, hiking and biking trail, playground
Reviewed By lorijgalster - North Port, United States
Great place with walking trail along the water. Easy to park. Hc parking and accessible. We reserved a pavilion for a group picnic. Built in grille to use. Plenty of seating. Playground and small beach for kids. Feet away from water shore. Water spiket and electricity in pavillion. Paved pathways with bench seating at water.
7. Punta Gorda Pathways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Picky_Vacationer_50s
We rented bikes from Acme bicycle shop and rode our bikes every single day. Punta Gorda is bicycle friendly with really nice paths to cycle on. We felt like the residents were very respectful and courteous of us, while on our bikes. So bicycling feels very safe.
8. T. Mabry Carlton Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Venfam - Venice, United States
We have taken the family here numerous times. We enjoy seeing all of the wildlife, such as raccoons, deer, snakes, gators, birds, reptiles, and bugs. We have never had a dull trip to the preserve and even once biked the entire property all the way up to The Lower Myakka Lake. It's a GREAT place!
9. CREW - Flint Pen Strand Trails
The Flint Pen Strand Trail officially opened November 2018 with the first set of trails: the Billy G. Cobb Memorial Trail (Red Trail), the blue trail (a shortcut on the red trail) and a yellow multi-use trail.The red trail offers a challenging 1.5-mile hike through pine flatwoods, old homesteads and oak hammocks with views of the Kehl Canal. Horseback riding is available with a permit.
10. Rich King Memorial Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
