Marco Island

Marco Island: Wildlife & Stunning Beaches

Marco Island, known for its warm beaches and abundant wildlife, is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands.

Offering diverse natural habitats, thrilling outdoor activities and picturesque waterfront restaurants, this island community is brimming with local treasures. Catch your dinner on the coast, or spend the day golfing at one of many pro-designed courses. Or, of course, there's always 6 miles of soft, sandy beaches to enjoy, with some of the best shelling you’ll find anywhere.

Aerial shot of the coastline at Marco Island.

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Things To Do

There is an abundance of waterfront dining, high-end shopping and outdoor adventures waiting to be discovered in Marco Island – but you can start here.

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Dining

From sophisticated dining to a meal you caught with your own pole, dining in Marco Island couldn’t be more appealing. Delicious fresh-caught seafood is on the menu, complete with waterfront views and delightful island vibes.

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Snook Fishing

Indigenous to Central and South Florida, this popular fish goes by many names – robalo, linesider, sergeant fish – but ‘snook’ is the name you’ll hear the most. Learn more about the catch everyone wants to bag.

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Tigertail Beach

Endless blue ocean or untamed wild lagoon? It’s a split decision at Tigertail Beach, where outdoor enthusiasts can explore both. Spend a day on the beach or explore the undeveloped mangroves – at Tigertail, you can choose your own adventure.

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History

Marco Island's beautiful, white crescent beach has attracted people in search of paradise for thousands of years. Discover the history of this popular destination.

Explore Marco Island

Things To Do

There is an abundance of waterfront dining, high-end shopping and outdoor adventures waiting to be discovered in Marco Island – but you can start here.

Explore Marco Island

Dining

From sophisticated dining to a meal you caught with your own pole, dining in Marco Island couldn’t be more appealing. Delicious fresh-caught seafood is on the menu, complete with waterfront views and delightful island vibes.

Explore Dining

Explore Marco Island

Snook Fishing

Indigenous to Central and South Florida, this popular fish goes by many names – robalo, linesider, sergeant fish – but ‘snook’ is the name you’ll hear the most. Learn more about the catch everyone wants to bag.

Explore Marco Island

Tigertail Beach

Endless blue ocean or untamed wild lagoon? It’s a split decision at Tigertail Beach, where outdoor enthusiasts can explore both. Spend a day on the beach or explore the undeveloped mangroves – at Tigertail, you can choose your own adventure.

Explore Marco Island

History

Marco Island's beautiful, white crescent beach has attracted people in search of paradise for thousands of years. Discover the history of this popular destination.

Explore Marco Island

Things To Do

There is an abundance of waterfront dining, high-end shopping and outdoor adventures waiting to be discovered in Marco Island – but you can start here.

Explore Marco Island

Dining

From sophisticated dining to a meal you caught with your own pole, dining in Marco Island couldn’t be more appealing. Delicious fresh-caught seafood is on the menu, complete with waterfront views and delightful island vibes.

Explore Dining

Explore Marco Island

Snook Fishing

Indigenous to Central and South Florida, this popular fish goes by many names – robalo, linesider, sergeant fish – but ‘snook’ is the name you’ll hear the most. Learn more about the catch everyone wants to bag.

Explore Marco Island

Tigertail Beach

Endless blue ocean or untamed wild lagoon? It’s a split decision at Tigertail Beach, where outdoor enthusiasts can explore both. Spend a day on the beach or explore the undeveloped mangroves – at Tigertail, you can choose your own adventure.

Explore Marco Island

History

Marco Island's beautiful, white crescent beach has attracted people in search of paradise for thousands of years. Discover the history of this popular destination.

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Avi's Watersports

Tour the Ten Thousand Islands on a Jet Ski with tour guide Avi, the "dolphin whisperer." Receive a flash drive of photo memories after your tour.

Dolphin Explorer

Join our dolphin research team and get to know the local dolphins on our Marco Island dolphin cruise – both fun and educational! Launched February 1,…

Dreamlander Tours

Small boat tours for dolphin watching, shelling, fishing and exploring the Ten Thousand Islands waters around Marco Island. We also offer a guided…

Hemingway Water Shuttle

At Hemingway Water Shuttle, we provide a safe, fast, and fun water transportation service. We are based out of Marco Island and have daily routes to…

Marco Island Ski & Watersports

SWFL's premier water adventure provider since 1981 •10,000 Islands Guided Waverunner Tours • Waverunner Rentals • Parasailing Adventures • Calusa…

Paradise Coast Marine Services

Custom bespoke private boat charters including sunset, shelling, dolphin, private beach and Port Royal real estate tours, waterfront bar tours, water…

Reel Kind Fishing & Tours

Our unmatched knowledge of the 10,000 Island's and the Everglades gives us a distinct advantage. We take you by boat to pristine, nearly untouched…

Sand Dollar Boat Tours

Indulge in the thrill of shelling on the secluded beaches of Marco Island, Keewaydin, and Kice Island. Our guided shelling tours lead you to untouched…