Fun Things to do with Children in Marco Island

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Key Takeaways

Marco Island offers many fun activities for children, including a pool and the Dolphin Explorer tour.
Kayaking at Tigertail Beach and visiting Everglades City are great adventures for families.
Kids can enjoy mini-golf, sightseeing cruises, and beach activities like collecting seashells.
Visit the Golisano Children’s Museum and Naples Zoo for interactive and educational experiences.
Don’t miss local treats like ice cream at Sweet Annies and adventurous experiences with Pirates of Marco Island.

Things To Do With Children in Marco Island

Before arrival, many of our guests inquire about things to do with children in Marco Island. We love our young visitors to Sea Mar Condo and wanted to put together a list of the many fun activities for children in Marco and the surrounding areas.

Fun, Fun, Fun…..

Our pool is great! The pool is open from morning until dusk.

2. We highly recommend that you take youngsters on the “Dolphin Explorer” tour. We have done this excursion several times and it is always fun and informative for both adults and children. Their website is www.dolphin-study.com. This tour is an interactive study of the dolphins around Marco Island. They get the kids very involved on the tour and their ongoing dolphin experience. https://dolphin-study.com

See related post Dolphin Explorer: https://seamarcondo.com/the-dolphin-explorer-is-a-great-way-to-see-marcos-most-famous-residents

Fun Adventures!

3. We enjoy kayaking at Tigertail Beach or Rookery Bay. Several places will deliver kayaks and paddleboards to South Seas. Once you leave the pool area and cross the boardwalk to the beach, you will turn right to get to the Tigertail launching area. Rookery Bay is a short 10 minute drive from our condos.
Rising Tide Kayak Rentals https://risingtidefl.com/
Rookery Bay Kayak Tours https://rookerybay.org/
Marco Island Bike and Kayak Rentals https://marcoislandbikerentals.com/

4. Everglades City is located about a 45 minute drive from Marco Island. It is a great place to take the kids to see alligators or go on an airboat ride or swamp buggy ride. The Gulf Coast Visitors Center in Everglades City also offers an awesome Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour.
Everglades City Airboats: https://www.evergladescity-airboattours.com/
Gulf Coast Boat Tour: https://evergladesfloridaadventures.com/

5. Marco Golf and Garden has mini-golf and is located at 971 Winterberry Drive.

Family Fun…....

6. One of the most fun things we have done is a sightseeing cruise or a dinner cruise on the Marco Island Princess. The cruise is beautiful (especially sunset), the food is good, and the prices are very reasonable. Children 4-11 are half price and those under 4 are FREE. We have done this cruise several times – for dinner and sightseeing and it was great each time. (239) 642-5415

7. The Snook Inn has waterfront dining with live music each night. Several other restaurants have live music as well (The Speakeasy and The Boardroom). Many parents love dancing with the kids to the music.

8. A fun FREE adventure is just to walk the beach collecting sea shells or go on a shelling tour. There are many colors and shapes on the beach. We have shelling baskets in the condo and there is a shell washing station around the gated area to the beach.

Fun for Children!

9. Golisano Children’s museum of Naples is a 30 minute drive from Marco Island and is great for young children. The museum offers a lot of interactive experiences. It is located at 15080 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109. https://www.cmon.org

And Lots More Fun……

10. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is in Naples. What child doesn’t enjoy a trip to the zoo? http://www.napleszoo.org

See related post: A Day Trip to Naples Zoo: https://seamarcondo.com/a-day-trip-to-naples-zoo

11. We also have games, puzzles and beach toys in Sea Mar Condo for our young visitors to enjoy. Or make a nice “Dolphin Snack” – the kids will love it! https://seamarcondo.com/dolphin-snacks-for-everyone

12. The Marco movie Theater is located in the Marco Town Center at 599 S Collier Boulevard and is a great place to take the kids on a rainy day or on a day you are taking a break from the beach. They offer at-your-sea-dining options of casual American foods for you to enjoy during the movie.

Island FUN!

13. Rent a bicycle from Marco Bike Rentals and bike around the island.

See related post: A Bike Tour of Marco Island: https://seamarcondo.com/a-bike-tour-of-marco-island

14. See the fire dancer at Quinn’s Restaurant at the Marco Marriott Hotel. The show begins each night at sunset and is a high energy performance that kids love! They can also meet the fire dancer and have their pictures taken with him after the show.

15. Take an airboat ride with Corey Billie’s Airboat Rides. Children get the chance to get up close to alligators and other wildlife. This was at the top of our nieces fun things to do during their vacation. https://cbairboatrides.com/

See related post: A Day Trip with Corey Bills Airboat Rides: https://seamarcondo.com/a-day-trip-with-corey-billys-airboat-rides

Fun For All Ages…….

16. Family fishing the Gulf waters. Marco Island is know for it’s spectacular fishing either on the island or on a deep sea adventure. Some captains even specialize in first timers.

17. Rookery Bay Learning Center is a fully air-conditioned 2 story facility with a variety of hands-on-experiences, including a 2,300-gallon aquarium and interactive exhibits. There is also a nature store and picnic area. Admission is free for kids on Friday. https://rookerybay.org/

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18. Visit Marco Island’s Playgrounds. Both Mackle Park Playground and WaterPark and Tigertail Beach Park have full facilities. They offer play structures, swings, monkey bars, and slides as well as water activities.

Ice Cream Fun!

19. Take an ice cream break at Sweet Annies! Yummy!!!! Children of all ages enjoy this tasty treat. In addition to the ice cream there are lots of souvenirs for all ages in this cute ice cream parlor.

20. Build a sand sculpture on the beach. Who doesn’t like to play in the sand? We have the perfect toys and buckets in Sea Mar Condo to make the perfect sand castle!

21. Pirates of Marco Island. Climb aboard the Black Pearl for an interactive family adventure. Watch your children transform into little buccaneers complete with pirate tattoos and pirate’s attire! The Black Pearl offers interactive pirate themed tours, sunset cruises and special event charters. NOTE: This excursion is only available during high season on the island (January-April) https://piratesofmarco.com/

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Marco Island Deep Sea Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

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Key Takeaways

Marco Island offers thrilling fishing in the Gulf, attracting many visitors throughout the year.
The shallow waters teem with species like Tarpon and Snook, while deep-sea fishing yields Grouper and King Mackerel.
Since deeper waters are accessible within 30 miles, fishing here is exciting with minimal waiting.
New reefs enhance fishing opportunities for Grouper, Snapper, and more, making it a hotspot for anglers.
Local charter services will clean your catch, and nearby restaurants will prepare it for your dinner.

Marco Island Deep Sea Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is a thrill to many of our island visitors!

The area around Marco boasts some of the best year-round sportfishing in the world. It is surrounded by water with the 10,000 Islands to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Marco Island is located in southwest Florida. It is just 10 miles south of Naples and 85 miles north of Key West.

The shallow waters around Marco and the 10,000 Islands hold sportfish such as Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout. For those of you that prefer the deep waters, venture into the Gulf of Mexico for a catch of Grouper, Snapper, King Mackerel, Little Tuni, shark, and Cobia.

BIG Fish, tough fighting fish and great edible fish….they are all here on Marco Island!

Deep Sea Fishing Marco Island — Fishing in the Gulf off Marco Island

Many of our guests at Sea Mar Condo look forward to a day excursion of deep sea fishing in the Gulf. It is a great place to find varied fishing all year round. Charter boats go out each day. Many of the island restaurants are waiting to prepare your catch of the day when you get off the boat!

Offshore fishing from Marco Island is quite different from most other places. Even when you are 30 miles out you may still be in 60-70 feet of water. This means there is no trolling and waiting hours for a bite. Reefs, shipwrecks, and hard bottom within reasonable depths make great havens for a variety of fish.

A day offshore fishing is a great family event. The fishing is definitely tougher. The fish are certainly bigger – with grouper 100+ pounds common. Larger king mackerel, snapper, shark, cobia, and grouper in water up to 80 feet deep will challenge even the best fisherman (or woman).

Depending on what time of the year you visit, you might try fishing the scenic mangrove islands of Marco for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Pompano, Trout, Snapper, and many others. While you fish, enjoy watching beautiful birds, manatee, and of course dolphins that actually come right up to the boat.

Reefs in the Marco Island Waters

New to our Gulf waters are 36 beautiful reefs funded by BP and some private donors. This should make for some great fishing for all species such as Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Goliath Grouper, and many other species.

The boat captains will clean your catch for you as part of their service. Then you take it to one of the restaurants on the island that prepare it for your dinner that night!

Marco Island Charters (239)
Reel Thrills (239) 825-4611
Sea Gone (239) 642-7310
Unreel Fishing Charters (239) 641-1094
Wild Thing (239) 821-7054
Sunshine Tours (239) 642-5415

Visit our website at https://seamarcondo.com to see our rates and availability. Our website also provides more information on Sea Mar Condo and Marco Island.
Let us help you make the most of your Marco Island vacation!

Marco Island World Famous Beaches

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Key Takeaways

Marco Island’s beaches, like Tigertail and South Beach, offer pristine surroundings and are ideal for relaxation and nature exploration.
Tigertail Beach features a lagoon for kayaking, excellent wildlife viewing, and is one of the best birding locations in Florida.
Sand Dollar Spit is accessible by wading or kayaking and boasts breathtaking views and diverse shell varieties.
South Beach provides three miles of activities such as swimming, fishing, and dolphin watching, along with stunning sunsets.
Keewaydin Island is accessible only by boat and offers serene beach experiences, perfect for those seeking solitude.

Our location at Sea Mar Condo couldn’t be better! We are located on Tigertail Beach, overlooking South (Crescent) Beach. A quick boat trip takes you away to Keewaydin Island. We want to introduce you to Marco Island’s beaches, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. See related post: https://seamarcondo.com/marco-islands-pristine-beaches

The largest Island in Florida’s chain known as Ten Thousand Islands is Marco Island. It features two public beaches, as well as several offshore island beaches. For the beach-goer looking for quiet, pristine beaches and an escape from the party scene of other Gulf of Mexico beaches, Marco offers an ideal destination. Beautiful landscaped walkways and surrounding properties set Marco Island’s beaches apart. Enjoy miles of clean, uncrowded beaches of white sand and famous Marco sunsets. Marco Island’s beaches are world famous – one visit here and you will understand why. See related post: Walking on the Beach in Marco Island: https://seamarcondo.com/walking-the-beach-in-marco-island

Tigertail Beach – Hernando Drive on Marco Island

The Lagoon

The lagoon is a great place to paddle board or kayak while seeing nesting birds along the water’s edges. There is also a very nice children’s playground and sandwich concession stand located in the area.

Observation Tower and Fantastic Wildlife

The Observation Tower, with two levels and permanently fixed binoculars, gives unobstructed views of the lagoon and Sand Dollar Spit. It is disability accessible from the main walkway close to the snack bar, and is open from dawn till dusk.

The lagoon is also a great place to fish (either spinning or fly). It has many secluded areas around mangroves or shallow water towards the Big Marco Pass. It is an important rest area for migrating birds. In addition, it is a major nesting site in spring and summer for several endangered species. Tigertail Beach lists as Site # 73 on the Great Florida Birding Trail. You can expect to see many types of heron, ibis, egret, black skimmers, plovers, sandpipers, willets, pelican, osprey, roseate spoonbills, and even a bald eagle. There are always mullet jumping. You may also see fiddler, horseshoe and ghost crabs as well as sea stars.

Sand Dollar Spit – a Magnificent Unspoiled Gulf Beach

To reach Sand Dollar Spit and the beautiful, pristine, soft sandy beach on the other side of the lagoon, you either have to wade through it, or head south some distance to where the lagoon ends and make a turn to the north. You can also rent a kayak or paddleboard and make it part of a day trip. It’s a bit of a trek to walk to the spit, but it’s definitely worth it. The beach here (which abounds with seashells) is absolutely breathtaking and totally natural.

Many of Florida’s beach-nesting shorebirds face conservation challenges, but can regularly be spotted on Sand Dollar Spit and Tigertail. These include the snowy plover, least tern, black skimmer, American oyster catcher, and Wilson’s plover. Please keep your distance and never intentionally force birds to fly or run.

No two visits are ever the same in this area. You can walk for miles with just the lapping of the waves, the rustle of the sea oats and the cries of birds to keep you company. In our view, it’s the best part of the whole beach and is well worth the walk. Don’t forget to take some water and shelling bags. There are over 200 different shell varieties that can wash up on the shore.

On Tigertail Beach, the choice is Yours:

• Experience 32 acres of one of the world’s most important habitats for wintering and nesting shorebirds. Listed in the Great Florida Birding Trail Guide as one of the best all-around birding locations in southwest Florida.
• Explore the tidal lagoon. It separates the Tigertail Beach Park from the state managed Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area popularly known as the Sand Dollar Spit. The lagoon is home to a wide variety of wildlife including horseshoe crabs, needle fish, Florida fighting conchs, and more.
• Enjoy the Gulf of Mexico from the Sand Dollar Spit. If you visit this site, be aware of seasonal postings designed to protect the nesting colonies. Remember to practice good birding etiquette. See related “An Early Morning Walk Down Tigertail Beach: https://seamarcondo.com/early-morning-walk-down-tigertail-beach

South (Crescent) Beach

Marco Island’s beautiful South Beach stretches the whole length of the west side of the island. Of course the beach is public property and open to all. It is perfect for beach walks, shelling, relaxation, sailing, and parasailing.

This beach is 3 miles of soft white-sand beach, wide and usually teaming with activity. South Marco Beach (also called Crescent Beach) also features beachfront property. It is lined with sabal palms and the large, luxury hotels of Marco Island. Swimmers and sunbathers populate the beach on South Marco from 8:00 a.m. until sunset each day. Crescent Beach is also a great place for beach fishing and dolphin watching.

Sunsets along this beach are unbelievable. If you are lucky, you will get to see the “Marco Flash”, a flash of deep blue or green light occurring very seldom but always just after the sun sets into the Gulf.

Resident’s Beach

This beach is private for Marco Island residents only. Actually, the beach is public, but the cafe, bath facilities, and chickee huts are private.

Keewaydin Island

Keewaydin Island beach is only accessible by boat. However, there are day trips offered each day from Marco Island to Keewaydin by Hemmingway Water Shuttle. We highly recommend Hemmingway Water Shuttle – the offer very flexible and fun trips to and from Keewaydin. https://seamarcondo.com/keewaydin-island-is-perfect-for-beachgoers-and-boaters

Beach Hours

Marco Island’s beaches are patrolled and are not available for overnight camping. Unless staying at a Marco Island beachfront resort or condo you are not permitted to enter the beaches after 10:00pm. Marco Island, and the 10,000 islands area in the Florida Everglades, is an important nesting and migrating area for birds. Wildlife and bird viewing, or “birding” is a popular outdoor activity. You should be careful not to disturb island birds and turtles when visiting Marco Island’s Beaches. Several of the island’s birds and turtles are on the endangered species list and fines are imposed for violators. Due to Marco island’s important and fragile ecosystem, dogs or pets of any kind are not allowed on any Marco Island Beaches.

Sea Mar Condos are located in South Seas Resort on the north end of Marco Island. They are 19th floor penthouse condos overlooking beautiful Crescent Beach. We welcome you to be our guests and enjoy everything that Marco Island has to offer. See one guest’s testimonial on Marco Island Beaches: https://seamarcondo.com/testimonial/beaches-in-marco-island

Visit our website at https://seamarcondo.com to see our rates and availability. In addition to “Our Top 10 List” of Things to do on Marco Island, our website also provides lots more information on Sea Mar Condo and Marco Island. Let us help you make the most of your Marco Island vacation! Our TOP 10 LIST: https://seamarcondo.com/top-10-list-sea-mar-condo-marco-island-penthouse-1907

Discover the Best of Marco Island, FL

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Key Takeaways

Marco Island offers a variety of activities including beaches, water sports, golfing, fishing, and cultural attractions.
Visitors enjoy crystal blue waters for swimming, jet skiing, and shelling along the beautiful beaches.
Dining options feature fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, and waterfront locations with live music.
Shopping includes unique gift shops, a local Farmers Market, and upscale shopping nearby in Naples.
The Marco Island Historic Museum provides insight into the island’s history and is worth a visit.

It is not hard to “find” things to do in Marco Island, Florida. However, it may be difficult deciding between the many options available. Whether you enjoy beaches https://seamarcondo.com/marco-islands-beaches, water sports, touring, golf, fishing, shopping or cultural attractions you will find many activities here.

This small island is located 17 miles south of Naples. It is a short 45 minute drive from Everglades National Park https://seamarcondo.com/day-trip-to-everglades-national-park. It is also the largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands https://seamarcondo.com/see-10000-islands.

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Marco Island Beaches and Watersports

The island is small, covering 12 square miles. Although small, it has some of the country’s most beautiful white sandy beaches https://seamarcondo.com/testimonial/beaches-in-marco-island. The Gulf of Mexico waters are crystal blue and the skies are fluffed with white puffy clouds. The clear water is perfect for swimming, jet skiing, paddle boarding, or boating. The shells along the shoreline are colorful, unique. Shelling is a favorite pass time https://seamarcondo.com/shelling-on-marco-island.

Booking a deep sea fishing trip or shoreline fishing is always a favorite among visitors. Many boat charters offer tours to Keewaydin Island, Kice Island, or Cape Romano. Boat tours also are available for dolphin and manatee sightseeing excursions.

For an evening sunset cruise and dining experience, we recommend the Marco Island Princess. The sunsets are spectacular and the food is great! Try the Key West Express leaving daily for round trips between Marco and Key West.

Golf/Sports

Most of the golf courses on the island are private. However, there are many courses located within 15 minutes that welcome visiting guests. Nearby Naples is known as for its many courses as well https://seamarcondo.com/golf-on-the-paradise-coast.

Many of our visitors at Sea Mar Condo also enjoy the tennis and pickleball courts.

See our related post: Marco Island Pickleball https://seamarcondo.com/marco-island-pickleball

Shopping

There are many gift shops and unique clothing shops located on the island. A local Farmers Market is at Veterans Park each Wednesday during winter season.

Fifth Avenue South in Naples is a short 20 minute drive from Marco . This area offers many upscale clothing and gift shops. The area offers many nice dining selections. Of course, my favorite is Kilwin’s Ice Cream!

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Dining

There are many restaurants serving fresh seafood, prime steaks, delicious Italian, and short order pizzas and burgers. In addition, many of the island’s restaurants offer waterfront dining and live music.

The World Famous Snook Inn located in Olde Marco and offers waterfront dining and live music nightly https://snookinn.com. The Marco Island Brewery is a local favorite for burgers, pizzas, and local craft beers https://seamarcondo.com/where-to-eat-and-drink-on-marco-island-marco-island-brewery. In addition, there are also several gourmet dining options on the island for that special evening out https://seamarcondo.com/gourmet-dining.

Arts

The Marco Island Historic Museum is definitely worth a visit. We definitely suggest seeing the Key Marco Cat. It resides in a “special home” built just for the exhibit. The museum traces the history of the island from the Calusa Indian settlement through the explosive building phase in the early 60s to its modern day tourist destination.

Plan Your Marco Island Vacation at Sea Mar Condo!

It’s time you discover the beauty of Marco! Visit our website at https://seamarcondo.com. You can enjoy its unique beauty from our 19th floor Penthouse condo located in South Seas Northwest. Our website also provides many links to restaurants and tour companies to assist you in planning your vacation at Sea Mar Condo. Owners Larry and Teresa and been around the area for 25 plus years and are very familiar with the island. We are available for questions anytime – just drop us a line on our contact form.