Marco Island Guide

We’ve been coming to Marco Island since 2014. It’s such an amazing destination to rest and recharge. It’s SUPER family friendly but also great for couples too. Below are some of our favorites from over the years.

EAT

Breakfast/Lunch:

• Doreen’s
• Mango’s at Esplanade
• Empire Bagel
• Summer Day Market Cafe: smoothies & healthy lunch options
• Italian Deli & Market –love the Neapolitan style pizza

Hyperlocal Dinner Spots:

• Snook Inn
• Island Gypsy
• Paradise Found
• Capri Fish House
• Little Bar

Casual Dinner:

• Quinns
• CJ’s On The Bay
• Marco Island Brewery

Fancy Dinner:

• Sale E Pepe
• Ario
• Oyster Society
• Fin Bistro
• Marco Prime
• Cafe De Marco
• Davinci’s

*I would highly recommend reservations well in advance at all restaurants who accept them, especially during busy season. A lot of the hyperlocal spots do not take reservations so plan accordingly!

PLAY

Things To Do:

• Visit the beach
• Shop and dine at Esplanade
• Rent a boat and cruise around
• Jetski
• Dolphin Boat Tour

For Kids:

• Mackle Park –they have a large playground that we absolutely love, a basketball court and splash pad!
• Interactive Pirate Ship Cruise
• Naples Zoo
• Sunset fire show on the beach outside of the JW Marriott.

STAY

SHOP ALL MY VACATION LOOKS HERE

• J.W. Marriott-easily my favorite beachfront property. It’s a resort style accommodations mean you never have to leave if you don’t want to! There are several pools, restaurants, a rooftop bar, arcade and bowling alley. There’s also an adult only infity pool on the roof overlooking the ocean!
• Hilton Marco Island- recently renovated (so gorg) and beachfront!
• Marriott Crystal Shores–beautiful timeshare-style places on the beach that can also be rented by the week!
• Marco Beach Ocean Resort: These luxury efficacy suites are beachfront and it’s home to one of our favorite romantic restaurants Sale E Pepe mentioned above.
• AirBnb–rent a condo or home with a pool!