Guidebook for Marco Island
Parks & Nature
Tigertail Beach
430 Hernando DrLots of nature watching here
The largest beach on Marco and the furthest South. Most of the Hotel resorts are located on this part of the island so it can get a little busy on Holidays and weekends. Probably the most active beach but a great one.
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Marco Island South Public Beach Access
870 County Rd 951The largest beach on Marco and the furthest South. Most of the Hotel resorts are located on this part of the island so it can get a little busy on Holidays and weekends. Probably the most active beach but a great one.
Entertainment & Activities
Great lively remote beach just a short boat ride from Marco. Very popular with tourists. 1 side of the island is more of a party vibe on weekends with music and the food boats all lined up, but the other side tends to stay more calm and family friendly.
Great for dolphin watching and almost always a school of rays are there. Can walk far out in the sandbar to collect seashells.
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Keewaydin Island
Great lively remote beach just a short boat ride from Marco. Very popular with tourists. 1 side of the island is more of a party vibe on weekends with music and the food boats all lined up, but the other side tends to stay more calm and family friendly.
Great for dolphin watching and almost always a school of rays are there. Can walk far out in the sandbar to collect seashells.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Shops of Marco
175 S Barfield DrWalmart
3451 Tamiami Trail EShopping
Popular with tourists and a close mall for some "shopping time".
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Naples Outlet Collection
6060 Collier BlvdPopular with tourists and a close mall for some "shopping time".
Food Scene
A newer place that quickly became one of our favorites. More of a white tablecloth type place but perfect for a romantic dinner or nice dinner with some friends. Not necessarily great for younger kids.
Great little wine list, really knowledgeable staff and some of the best fish preparations on the island in our opinion.
It does get busy quickly, so we'd suggest you make reservations. It's worth it though.
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Fin Bistro
657 S Collier BlvdA newer place that quickly became one of our favorites. More of a white tablecloth type place but perfect for a romantic dinner or nice dinner with some friends. Not necessarily great for younger kids.
Great little wine list, really knowledgeable staff and some of the best fish preparations on the island in our opinion.
It does get busy quickly, so we'd suggest you make reservations. It's worth it though.
A classic on the island and known far outside Marco. Right off the water in the Marina. You can eat inside or outside right off the pier.
Usually has live music at night. Nothing loud or intrusive, just a guy and a guitar usually doing Jimmy Buffet covers and the like.
One of my personal favorite spots to eat. Really kid friendly (our kids LOVE feeding the catfish off the pier!) and just a great spot for good food and a family night out.
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Snook Inn
1215 Bald Eagle DrA classic on the island and known far outside Marco. Right off the water in the Marina. You can eat inside or outside right off the pier.
Usually has live music at night. Nothing loud or intrusive, just a guy and a guitar usually doing Jimmy Buffet covers and the like.
One of my personal favorite spots to eat. Really kid friendly (our kids LOVE feeding the catfish off the pier!) and just a great spot for good food and a family night out.
If your looking for a great burger and a craft beer (like I ALWAYS AM), this is your place. Really good sports bar atmosphere with inside/outside seating and loads of TVs to watch the game. Great, big burgers and a really well put together beer list. Good service and family friendly. Large place so usually not a problem with seating.
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Marco Island Brewery
1089 N Collier BlvdIf your looking for a great burger and a craft beer (like I ALWAYS AM), this is your place. Really good sports bar atmosphere with inside/outside seating and loads of TVs to watch the game. Great, big burgers and a really well put together beer list. Good service and family friendly. Large place so usually not a problem with seating.