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Main Attractions on Marco Island

Marco Island, also called the “Paradise Coast,” offers more than 6,800 acres of beauty and adventure. You’ll have a variety of restaurants and activities to choose from — for whatever suits your mood!

Dining

Marco Island Brewery

1089 N. Collier Blvd., #427 Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 970-0461

Marco Island Brewery is Marco Island's largest sports bar. Over 40 craft beers on tap, full liquor bar with handmade cocktails, homemade hand stretched pizza dough and sauce, fresh pressed burgers, fresh vegetables, live entertainment and monthly special events.

Arturo's Bistro

969 N. Collier Blvd Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-7578

Arturo’s Bistro is a quaint and cozy establishment that is locally owned and operated. Owner Arturo Perez has been serving Marco Island Residents & Visitors for over 30 years.

Stilts Bar & Grill

600 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 393-6790

Stilts Bar & Grill is a uniquely designed waterfront hotel eatery featuring open-air seating and breakfast-to-dinner American fare.

Quinn's on the Beach

400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-2511

With the quirky "castaway" feel of the legendary Quinn's, this beachside restaurant and bar makes dining memorable with tropical island food, breathtaking Gulf views and spectacular Florida sunsets.

CJ's on the Bay

740 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 389-4511

CJ's on the Bay is the gem everyone is talking about on Marco Island. Featuring spectacular waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay, CJ's is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Southwest Florida.

Shopping

Marco Walk

599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 389-0033

The Marco Walk Plaza have quickly become Marco Island's premier shopping destination and favorite tourist attraction in town. Tourists will find everything they need within easy reach, the Plaza combines a collection of specialty shops, salons and spas, and a nice variety of dining options that are anything but ordinary.

The Esplanade Shoppes

760 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-7772

The Esplanade Shoppes are located on Smokehouse Bay. The coastal Italian-style village consisting of upscale retailers, small specialty stores, fine dining and luxury waterfront residences on Marco Island is truly a destination location.

Wildlife

Captain Ron's Awesome Everglades Adventures

909 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 777-9975

Embark on a three hour tour through the Ten Thousand Islands led by Capt. Ron and his team and see the natural beauty of Florida Everglades with a brand new perspective. The sights include labyrinths of mangrove forests, tropical wildlife and the interesting dome-like structures of Cape Romano.

Dolphin Explorer

951 Bald Eagle Dr. Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 642-6899

Recognized by National Geographic in the 2013 book "One Hundred Places That Can Change Your Child's Life." Be a citizen scientist onboard this unique sightseeing boat tour, assisting naturalists by spotting dolphins, collecting data and logging photos as part of the 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.

Everglades Boat Tours

929 Dupont Street, Everglades City, FL 34139
1 (866) 626-2833

The ten thousand island tour goes through the saltwater portion of the Everglades, the tour is fully narrated by a park trained naturalist as we weave through one of the worlds largest mangrove forest.

Off the Hook Adventures

909 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 571-4665

Located just 2 miles south of the Marco Island Marriott and Hilton ocean beach resorts, Off the Hook Adventures offers private sightseeing tours, shell hunting, boats tours and sunset cruises.

Tigertail Beach Park

480 Hernando Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 252-4000

White-sand beach, barrier island in the making, bird watching, shelling, tidal pool exploration and breathtaking sunsets await visitors. This park also has a playground and full facilities making this a great family beach park.

Recreation

Dolphin Cove Marina

1135 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 289-8654

Dolphin Cove Marina has 3 sizes of deck boats with 150 HP to 225 HP engines. Our pontoons and tritoons are popular for larger parties, and our fishing boats are great for catching the rights to "the big fish story!"

Mention John Ball to the owner, Cory, and get a discount!

Island Bike Shop

1095 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-8400

Whether you want to enjoy our scenic roads, explore the trails or just cruise around town, we have bikes, scooters, trailers and more available for rent.

Marco Island Princess

951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 642-5415

The beautiful 90' Marco Island Princess sails daily from her dock at Rose Marina cruising the pristine waterways of Marco Island. Now, independently and locally operated by Sunshine Tours & Charters. The only Marco Island business providing ALL of your charter needs since 1984!

Rose Marina

951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-2502

Rose Marina encompasses 3 acres of waterfront on beautiful Marco Island. We are 90 miles north of Key West and home to the region's largest and most famous charter fishing and sightseeing fleet.

Six Chute Charters

951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 389-1575

Backwater fishing is our specialty, fishing for Florida's most popular game-fish among the mangroves of the 10,000 islands. Backwater fishing offers calm waters, beautiful scenery and little travel. Offshore fishing ventures in to the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing the wrecks and reefs off of the coast of Marco Island and Naples.

Real Estate

John Ball, Premiere Plus Realty

Marcoinvestor1@gmail.com
(763) 286-3333

Your local expert with experience in investing in Marco Island and Naples real estate. I have 20+ years of real estate investment experience; currently owning rental housing and commercial real estate in MN and FL. I understand housing and always look for value in all deals. I have extensive knowledge in housing renovations.

Call me to find your investment in paradise at (763) 286-3333. As a full service Marco Island and Naples real estate professional, I work with buyers, sellers and investors in real estate transactions spanning all of the price ranges and property types.

Check out my real estate website here!

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John Ball
Principal, Marco Beach Vacations
Marco Island, FL
(763) 286-3333
marcobeachvacations@gmail.com