Southwest Florida Guide
Marco Island as your base for exploring the best of Southwest Florida — from Everglades to Key West.
Southwest Florida — the stretch of Gulf Coast from Tampa Bay south to the Keys — is one of the most diverse and rewarding vacation regions in the United States. Within a two-hour drive of Marco Island, you can visit world-class wildlife refuges, explore the Everglades, stroll the sophisticated streets of Naples, shell on Sanibel's famous beaches, and feel the salt air of the Florida Keys.
Marco Island sits at the heart of all of it — the perfect home base.
| Destination | Distance | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Island | Base | Beaches, dolphins, 10,000 Islands, Olde Marco dining |
| Naples | 20 min north | 5th Avenue dining & shopping, Naples Beach, arts scene |
| Everglades City | 30 min east | Airboat tours, backcountry fishing, Everglades National Park |
| Sanibel & Captiva | 75 min north | World's best shelling, J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge |
| Fort Myers Beach | 60 min north | Casual beach town, Times Square strip, party atmosphere |
| Key West | 3.5 hrs south | Historic district, Hemingway House, Southernmost Point, sunsets |
| Dry Tortugas | Ferry from Key West | Fort Jefferson, crystal-clear snorkeling, remote island experience |
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