The entry to this awesome land of Ten Thousand Islands and the Western Gateway to the Everglades, Marco Island is 20 miles directly south of Naples, Florida with Miami 90 miles to the east across the Tamiami Trail.

Marco Island is filled with miles of sun-washed beaches, the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a warm climate year-round, tropical adventures and much more. This tropical paradise plays host to many exotic attractions year round – from sunset cruises on the Gulf of Mexico to airboat tours through the vast, mystical jungles of The Everglades.

Jolley Bridge connects this island paradise to the mainland but, once on the other side, it is a magnificent retreat 4 miles wide by 6 miles long. Four sun-swept island resorts (accommodating 3,000 guests) are located directly on Marco Island’s Beach with hundreds of vacation rentals available. It’s no wonder seasonal visitors “run to the sun” to escape northern winter chills.

This unique atmosphere can not be found anywhere. Millionaires sit among fishermen at chickee bars talking about the incredible fishing found any time of the year. Multimillion dollar homes, condos and four-star resort complexes cater to all tastes and styles.

The life style is relaxed and casual not only for the visiting guests but the almost 15,000 permanent residents. Particularly in the last two decades Marco Island has been recognized as a great place for families with a population increase of 84%. Like citizens of any precious community, Marco Islanders take pride in their island and have selectively developed only 48% of the island preserving the little Florida island history has shaped into a true paradise.