Beaches

We're better than "on the beach". Some of our guests board our private 38' catamaran which sails them to a serene, unspoiled beach. Once on the beach, guests can swim in the Gulf of Mexico, play on the sand and collect the most beautiful shells in the world. The sail to and from the beach provides a one of a kind opportunity to spot dolphins, manatees, and an exotic array of birds. Beach trips are free for a limited number of guests, weather and schedule permitting. Trips are offered on selected daysof the week, please check with the front desk for our schedule.

Water Sports

• Parasailing
• Jet skiing
• Boat rentals
• Offshore guided fishing.
• Sunset cruises

• Play the most exclusive courses and enjoy preferred tee times through on some of southwest Florida's most beautiful golf courses.

Nature lovers can tour the Everglades on an airboat or bicycle tour. These jaunts are sure to include the local alligators, exotic birds and vegetation that can only be found in our neck of the mangroves!

How about taking an early morning private Eco Tour with a naturalist guiding you through the famous Ten Thousand Islands. Watch for dolphins, manatees and wild birds.

Many local parks offer fabulous opportunities to learn about our area:

• Big Bend Cypress Park
• Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Trails
• Collier-Seminole State Park
• The Conservancy of SouthWest Florida offers guided canoe and kayak trips and clinics

Catch some of Florida's most popular gamefish in the Backwaters of the ten thousand islands. Calm waters, beautiful scenery, and little travel.
You'll find: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Trout and Snapper

If you prefer the deeper waters, venture Offshore into the Gulf of Mexico. Fish the wrecks and reefs off the coast of Marco Island.
Catching: Grouper, King Mackeral, Snapper, Cobia, Permit

For more details and pricing visit www.sixchutercharters.com

Shopping

Marco Island has a wide selection of beach wear and boutique stores.

• Marco Town Center Mall is located at North Collier Blvd. and Bald Eagle Drive. Luxuriously landscaped, the Mall is a charming Old Florida style village with cobblestone paths, tin roofs, and uniquely woven shop-lined streets. A chic selection of boutiques offer stylish apparel. From fun beachwear to high fashion for a night on the island, you will find everything you need.
• The Esplanade Shoppes, located on Smokehouse Bay, is a coastal Italian-style village consisting of upscale retailers, small specialty stores, fine dining and luxury waterfront residences on Marco Island, Florida.
• Prime outlets offers a wide selection of retail outlets to bargain hunters.

Those hard to please teens can join the local kids at the Saturday night YMCA dances, which can include swimming, glow volleyball and live music.

• Local surf shops, T-Shirt shops and shopping areas are a short walk from The Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites
• Bicycle and moped rentals are also within walking distance
• Visit Mackle Park - Basketball, pool tables, shuffleboard
• Marco Movies shows first run movies in a unique venue featuring dining
• Skateboard park available at the YMCA

Check in with our staff they can arrange any of these activities before or after your arrival.

Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites
100 Palm Street ~ Marco Island, Florida 34145
Phone 239-394-3131   or   Toll Free 877-475-3466   or   Email Us mail@oldmarco.com