Guidebook for Marco Island
Food scene
We love dining right on the bay in this casual, yet well appointed restaurant!
69 locals recommend
CJ's on the Bay
740 N Collier BlvdWe love dining right on the bay in this casual, yet well appointed restaurant!
Really yummy seafood and American fare in a fun, relaxing and casual environment. Often, they have buy one get one adult beverage specials.
12 locals recommend
Pinchers
591 S Collier BlvdReally yummy seafood and American fare in a fun, relaxing and casual environment. Often, they have buy one get one adult beverage specials.
Great place to bring the family and indulge in delicious ice cream as you enjoy games and penny candy offerings.
28 locals recommend
Sweet Annie's Ice Cream Parlour
692 Bald Eagle DrGreat place to bring the family and indulge in delicious ice cream as you enjoy games and penny candy offerings.
Great food and popular among Marco residents. Menu has a wide variety of options.
19 locals recommend
Cocomo's Grill
1069 N Collier BlvdGreat food and popular among Marco residents. Menu has a wide variety of options.
Sightseeing
Great spot to bring the kids with a well equipped playground, basketball courts, volleyball and more. Quick 5-7 minute walk from the house.
10 locals recommend
Mackle Park and Marco Library station
Great spot to bring the kids with a well equipped playground, basketball courts, volleyball and more. Quick 5-7 minute walk from the house.
Beach Unlimited - Marco Island #320
1001 N Collier BlvdWhere you can find all your Island mementos and fun gifts.
Travel lightly to this beach as it's a bit of a hike from the parking lot, but it's scenic and clean with lots of seashells to be found. (Parking is $10 and they only accept cc)
98 locals recommend
Tigertail Beach
430 Hernando DrTravel lightly to this beach as it's a bit of a hike from the parking lot, but it's scenic and clean with lots of seashells to be found. (Parking is $10 and they only accept cc)
City/town information
Marco Island
Beautifully kept, relaxing Island city in SW Florida.
15-20 minute drive to nearby Naples - here you can find great shopping and a myriad of restaurants if you want to explore off island.
174 locals recommend
Naples
15-20 minute drive to nearby Naples - here you can find great shopping and a myriad of restaurants if you want to explore off island.
Family Fun
Such unique, tropical landscaping with enough shady spots to find some relief from that Florida sun. The 18-hole course is well kept, clean and fun!
25 locals recommend
Marco Golf and Garden
971 Winterberry DrSuch unique, tropical landscaping with enough shady spots to find some relief from that Florida sun. The 18-hole course is well kept, clean and fun!
City advice
Don't miss
Mackle Park Farmer's Market
Highly Rated Farmer's Market: Fresh produce, flowers, art, orchids, jewelry, seafood, baked goods, honey, and more. Rain or shine Every Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
Mackle Park
1361 Andalusia Terrace
Marco Island, FL 34145
What to pack
Bring comfortable beach attire-Don't forget your flip flops!
Weather is near perfect year round (great beach days!) with the occasional rain shower. If it's raining, expect it to pass.
Don't miss
Everglades drive on Route 41
Don't forget to try out an airboat through the famous Everglades. About a half hour drive from Marco Island.