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.

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Discover the cities and towns of Florida’s Paradise Coast using our interactive map of the area. From the Gulf coast to the Everglades, you’ll find a world of one-of-a-kind experiences.

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Back Water Adventure

At Backwater Adventure Marco Island, you can't get any closer to wildlife than this! We offer boat tours on our unique two-person Craigcats. They're…

Calusa Spirit Shelling & Dolphin Watch Cruise

Calusa Spirit, our comfortable 45 ft catamaran, departs directly from Marco Island beachfront and glides smoothly across the Gulf into the 10,000…

Boat Tours | Attractions | Shelling Activities | Outdoors

Cross Cruises

Cruise the waters around Marco Island aboard Capt. Hugh Cross's 22-ft. Main Cat shallow draft sailboat.  Reach deserted island beaches for the …

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…

Florida Adventures and Rentals

Florida Adventures and Rentals is a family owned company passionate about sharing the best adventures Marco Island has to offer. We believe that…

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 Boat Tours

Everglades Area Tours - Experience Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and the 10,000 Islands on a fun, naturalist guided eco…

Off The Hook Adventures Sailing-Shelling-Sightseeing

Marco Island and Naples boat tours, sunset cruises, dolphin and wildlife boat tours, shelling tours, sailing, catamaran boat tours.

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…