Guidebook for Marco Island
Beach Access
One of two beach access points closest to our condo. This is slightly farther walk, but usually the less busy of the two.
41 locals recommend
Marco Island South Public Beach Access
870 County Rd 951One of two beach access points closest to our condo. This is slightly farther walk, but usually the less busy of the two.
Closest public beach access to our condo - pathway just north of Marriott Crystal Shores, right across from Pinchers and 7-Eleven
7 locals recommend
Public Beach Access
414-600 S Collier BlvdClosest public beach access to our condo - pathway just north of Marriott Crystal Shores, right across from Pinchers and 7-Eleven
Essentials
7-Eleven
641 S Collier BlvdQuick stop for groceries and alcohol. Also has a gas station.
Super Walmart station
The nearest Walmart store right off the island.
Publix Super Market at Marco Town Center
1089 N Collier BlvdCVS
5296 Tamiami Trail NWinn-Dixie
625 N Collier BlvdPublix Super Market at Shops of Marco
175 S Barfield DrGroceries - This is our go-to store
Local fish market for the freshest catch! Good selection of wines and side dishes.
Paradise Seafood & Gourmet Market
721 Bald Eagle DrLocal fish market for the freshest catch! Good selection of wines and side dishes.
Entertainment & Activities
Marco Movies
599 S Collier BlvdMovie theater
Marco Golf and Garden
971 Winterberry DrMini-golf course
For those who want a premier tennis facility. 8 Lighted Courts (6 clay), 2 indoor Racquetball courts, Practice wall, Pickleball courts, and a pro shop. Lessons and rentals available too.
City of Marco Island Racquet Center
1275 San Marco RdFor those who want a premier tennis facility. 8 Lighted Courts (6 clay), 2 indoor Racquetball courts, Practice wall, Pickleball courts, and a pro shop. Lessons and rentals available too.
Public golf driving range. There are many public golf courses around Naples. If this is something you are interested in, just ask!
Coral Isle Golf Center
4748 Championship DrPublic golf driving range. There are many public golf courses around Naples. If this is something you are interested in, just ask!
Operates various boat cruises! Usually has plenty of availability day of or next day, especially during off season. We have done the "booze cruise" and it was a blast!
7 locals recommend
Cool Beans Cruises
377 Capri BlvdOperates various boat cruises! Usually has plenty of availability day of or next day, especially during off season. We have done the "booze cruise" and it was a blast!
Endless Summer Adventures is a paddle board rental company that operates out of this area. They also offer lessons and eco tours.
***Paddle Fit***
Paddle board yoga/Pilates type workout happens here every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. Good for all skill levels. Awesome instructor! Call for Bre at 239.285.7922
Capri Paddlecraft Park
1295 Capri BlvdEndless Summer Adventures is a paddle board rental company that operates out of this area. They also offer lessons and eco tours.
***Paddle Fit***
Paddle board yoga/Pilates type workout happens here every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. Good for all skill levels. Awesome instructor! Call for Bre at 239.285.7922
Take a high speed boat down to the Florida Keys! It makes for a quick day trip, but if you can spare 1-2 days fun excursion to add to your trip.
8 locals recommend
Key West Express
951 Bald Eagle DrTake a high speed boat down to the Florida Keys! It makes for a quick day trip, but if you can spare 1-2 days fun excursion to add to your trip.
Scuba dive shop on the island. I have taken a dive with them out to a reef and a sunken ship. Great outfit!
Scuba Marco
1141 Bald Eagle DrScuba dive shop on the island. I have taken a dive with them out to a reef and a sunken ship. Great outfit!
Parasailing and jet ski rentals! They have a hut on the beach right outside of the Hilton. You can walk up on the beach.
PRO TIP: For parasailing during busy weeks, be sure to go to the hut on your 1st day because they will be full a few days out. During slow times you can usually go day of.
www.marcoislandwatersports.com
14 locals recommend
Marco Island Water Sports
600 S Collier BlvdParasailing and jet ski rentals! They have a hut on the beach right outside of the Hilton. You can walk up on the beach.
PRO TIP: For parasailing during busy weeks, be sure to go to the hut on your 1st day because they will be full a few days out. During slow times you can usually go day of.
www.marcoislandwatersports.com
New arcade, bowling alley, and mini-golf course in the JW Marriott. Open from 5 pm to midnight daily. Sometimes opens early on rainy days! Call the JW for hours 239-394-2511
10K Alley
400 S Collier BlvdNew arcade, bowling alley, and mini-golf course in the JW Marriott. Open from 5 pm to midnight daily. Sometimes opens early on rainy days! Call the JW for hours 239-394-2511
The Marco Players
1089 N Collier BlvdLocal plays and live entertainment
Greater Marco Family YMCA
101 Sand Hill StNearest public golf course - 18 hole, par 61 executive course. Offers night golf! Club rentals available. Great for learners or those trying to sharpen their game.
The Links of Naples
16161 Tamiami Trail ENearest public golf course - 18 hole, par 61 executive course. Offers night golf! Club rentals available. Great for learners or those trying to sharpen their game.
Pirates of Marco Island
951 Bald Eagle DrBook a dinner cruise on the Marco Island princess
Marco Island Princess dinner cruise - also offer daytime cruises as well through Sunshine Tours.
14 locals recommend
Marco Island Princess
951 Bald Eagle DrMarco Island Princess dinner cruise - also offer daytime cruises as well through Sunshine Tours.
Shopping
Marco Walk Plaza
599 S Collier BlvdRestaurants, bars, ice cream, and shopping.
Shops of Marco station
1811 San Marco RdShopping center
Marco Town Center Mall
1017 N Collier BlvdA few good clothing stores and Publix
Esplanade Shoppes at Marco Island
760 N Collier BlvdA few boutique shopping options
Good outlet mall. Great place to stop on way to/from the airport!
349 locals recommend
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdGood outlet mall. Great place to stop on way to/from the airport!
Outlet mall closest to the island - Rotating stores, sometimes interesting pop-ups.
7 locals recommend
Naples Outlet Collection
6060 Collier BlvdOutlet mall closest to the island - Rotating stores, sometimes interesting pop-ups.
Cricket Shop
701 S Collier BlvdWoman's swim and beachwear shop right next door.
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail NHigh-end outdoor shopping center in Naples.
Marco Active
Activewear - focus on pickleball equipment and attire. Must see for enthusiasts!
Food Scene
Best sea food and wine list on Marco Island.
Pro Tip: Be sure to make reservations early for weekends and during busy season.
32 locals recommend
Fin Bistro
657 S Collier BlvdBest sea food and wine list on Marco Island.
Pro Tip: Be sure to make reservations early for weekends and during busy season.
When in Marco, I stop for ice cream here more times than I would like to admit, but it is so tasty!
Pro Tip: Try the Cookie Monster. Despite the Muppet inspired coloring, it is delicious.
11 locals recommend
Beebe's Ice Cream
599 S Collier BlvdWhen in Marco, I stop for ice cream here more times than I would like to admit, but it is so tasty!
Pro Tip: Try the Cookie Monster. Despite the Muppet inspired coloring, it is delicious.
Best place to grab a light lunch while on the beach and still have an amazing ocean view. Delicious cocktails and daily happy hours.
15 locals recommend
Stilts Bar & Grill
600 S Collier BlvdBest place to grab a light lunch while on the beach and still have an amazing ocean view. Delicious cocktails and daily happy hours.
Best fine dining option on Marco. Located tucked behind the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. White table cloth Italian cuisine and high prices, but you can't beat the view from the terrace at sunset.
16 locals recommend
Sale e Pepe
480 S Collier BlvdBest fine dining option on Marco. Located tucked behind the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. White table cloth Italian cuisine and high prices, but you can't beat the view from the terrace at sunset.
Cute, divvy seafood restaurant right on the water. Lots of open air seating, and live music every day. Casual place to grab some seafood.
151 locals recommend
Snook Inn
1215 Bald Eagle DrCute, divvy seafood restaurant right on the water. Lots of open air seating, and live music every day. Casual place to grab some seafood.
Best seafood at the best prices. Good value on the freshest catches. They also sell raw fresh catch if you want to grill your own dinner.
Recently remodeled to include a bar. Sometimes they have live music outside. Call ahead for hours of operations, tend to shut early during quiet times.
32 locals recommend
Leebe Fish Inc
350 Royal Palm DrBest seafood at the best prices. Good value on the freshest catches. They also sell raw fresh catch if you want to grill your own dinner.
Recently remodeled to include a bar. Sometimes they have live music outside. Call ahead for hours of operations, tend to shut early during quiet times.
Empire Bagel Factory
239 N Collier BlvdGood place to get bagels for the week.
The local favorite for pizza. Expect a wait, or go off-peak dining hours. They do delivery service as well.
55 locals recommend
Joey's Pizza & Pasta House
257 North Collier BoulevardThe local favorite for pizza. Expect a wait, or go off-peak dining hours. They do delivery service as well.
Hoot's Breakfast & Lunch
563 E Elkcam CirCheap breakfast/brunch only.
My recommendation for a steakhouse on Marco Island. Reasonable prices for a steakhouse and quality service.
42 locals recommend
Marco Prime Steak & Seafood Restaurant
599 S Collier BlvdMy recommendation for a steakhouse on Marco Island. Reasonable prices for a steakhouse and quality service.
Sell delicious desserts such as fudge and chocolate candy. The wine and chocolate tasting bar is a must try!
Dolce Mare
599 S Collier BlvdSell delicious desserts such as fudge and chocolate candy. The wine and chocolate tasting bar is a must try!
Great place to grab food right on the beach with amazing views of the ocean.
46 locals recommend
Sunset Grille
900 S Collier BlvdGreat place to grab food right on the beach with amazing views of the ocean.
Skip the Starbucks line and come get some of the best coffee you will find on Marco.
79 locals recommend
Doreen's Cup of Joe
267 N Collier BlvdSkip the Starbucks line and come get some of the best coffee you will find on Marco.
Another great food option close-by! Ever-rotating menu. Also offer live music frequently in the late evenings.
14 locals recommend
La Tavola Restaurant and Bar
961 Winterberry DrAnother great food option close-by! Ever-rotating menu. Also offer live music frequently in the late evenings.
Thai Sushi By KJ
317 N Collier BlvdBest sushi restaurant and only Thai restaurant on Marco
Our favorite happy hour stop! Really good food and drinks at a great price during happy hour (4:30-6 pm at the bar and lounge). Dinner menu is good as well.
51 locals recommend
The Oyster Society
599 S Collier BlvdOur favorite happy hour stop! Really good food and drinks at a great price during happy hour (4:30-6 pm at the bar and lounge). Dinner menu is good as well.
Italian Deli and Market
902 Park AvenueReasonably priced Italian. Good for takeout or dine-in.
Skip the crowds at Joeys - this is OUR favorite pizza on Marco Island.
They also have a pretty good brunch as well.
24 locals recommend
Sami's
227 N Collier BlvdSkip the crowds at Joeys - this is OUR favorite pizza on Marco Island.
They also have a pretty good brunch as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour! Also a good place to watch any live sports during your stay.
24 locals recommend
Marco Island Brewery
1089 N Collier BlvdGreat happy hour! Also a good place to watch any live sports during your stay.
Good italian food during the day, party place at night! They usually host a DJ playing pop hits starting around 9 or 10 pm on weekend nights and during busy season. Closest thing you will find to a dance bar on Marco Island!
42 locals recommend
Da Vinci Ristorante Italiano
599 S Collier BlvdGood italian food during the day, party place at night! They usually host a DJ playing pop hits starting around 9 or 10 pm on weekend nights and during busy season. Closest thing you will find to a dance bar on Marco Island!
Bombay Liquors & Club
695 Bald Eagle DrLiquor store with a book store. The owner is kinda quirky, fun to talk to!
2 for 1 all day everyday. Enough said.
Pinchers has good seafood, but is a fun bar with plenty of open air seating and only a short stroll home.
12 locals recommend
Pinchers
591 S Collier Blvd2 for 1 all day everyday. Enough said.
Pinchers has good seafood, but is a fun bar with plenty of open air seating and only a short stroll home.
Great sports bar. Wall-to-wall TVs inside and outside. They play every NFL game on Sundays!
7 locals recommend
2Shea's Salty Dog
599 S Collier BlvdGreat sports bar. Wall-to-wall TVs inside and outside. They play every NFL game on Sundays!
The Oyster Society
599 S Collier BlvdBest cocktails on Marco
The SpeakEasy Marco Island
1106 N Collier BlvdNightly fire dancer show at this beachfront dining establishment within the JW Marriott.
Kane Tiki Bar & Grill
400 S Collier BlvdNightly fire dancer show at this beachfront dining establishment within the JW Marriott.
If you are looking for a funky trip off Marco, try Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Lots of live music and flowing drinks. Popular amongst parrotheads.
ONLY open October-May. Closed during the summer. Sunday Fundays are Stan's big events, but Fridays and Saturdays are alive too.
33 locals recommend
Stan's Idle Hour
221 Harbor Pl NIf you are looking for a funky trip off Marco, try Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Lots of live music and flowing drinks. Popular amongst parrotheads.
ONLY open October-May. Closed during the summer. Sunday Fundays are Stan's big events, but Fridays and Saturdays are alive too.
Sand Bar
826 E Elkcam CirDolphin Tiki Bar & Grill
1021 Anglers CoveTucked away bar on the water. Pretty good food too.
Getting Around
Southwest Florida International Airport
11000 Terminal Access RdSouthwest Florida Airport
Miami International Airport
2100 NW 42nd AveMiami International Airport