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Marco Island is an island city in Southwest Florida at the edge of the Everglades. Popular with vacationers for its beautiful beaches and small-town appeal, Marco Island doesn't offer many attractions, but those looking for relaxation and recreation will find plenty to enjoy.
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Breakfast and lunch.
Spacious waterfront vacation homes with heated pools and beautiful water views, located in quiet neighborhoods.
Renovated and expanded as of 2017, this family-friendly resort hotel is now a JW Marriott property, on the beach.
Hilton resort with oversize guestrooms, beach activities, and more.
Luxury hotel.
By plane
The nearest airport is Marco Island Executive Airport, a private general aviation airport 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the central business district of Marco Island.
By ferry
During the tourist season of the winter months, Key West Express offers connections to Key West twice weekly on their 155-foot catamaran fast ferry.
By bus
The only public transit connections are local bus routes. Collier Area Transit's route 21 connects Marco Island with the mainland and line 121 connects Marco Island to Immokalee.
Marco Island is easily navigable by car and bicycle. It is also a great walking town, and pedestrians will appreciate the additional safety measure provided by large flashing signs at designated crosswalks.
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Fort Myers · International · RSW
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