Tigertail Beach is a unique destination and an adventure for visitors to Marco Island, a corner of…read moreFlorida surrounded by the Everglades and mangrove islands. The beach is named after a Seminole leader and what makes it so special is that it is divided by a tidal lagoon. The developed lagoon side is an important bird habitat and it has amenities like a playground and restrooms. To reach the beach side you wade through the lagoon which is about 50 yards and which allows you to reach the waters of the Gulf. If you prefer not to walk through the lagoon you can walk around the lagoon to the south to reach the beach in about 20 minutes. The main part of Tigertail Beach across from the lagoon is Sand Dollar Island or Sand Dollar Spit. The area was an off shore sandbar completely surrounded by water until the winds of Hurricane Wilma and erosion connected it to Marco Island. It is known for its incredible deposits of sand dollars, giving it the name and making it a favorite spot to find sand dollars and shells. Adjacent to the park is Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area managed by the state and it is a resting site for a variety of migratory shorebirds. Tigertail Beach is a birding hot spot during spring and fall migration. It is a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, one of the longest running programs of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The trail consists of more than 500 wildlife viewing sites across the state. Things to keep in mind, if you are going to to the beach pack what you can carry if you plan on crossing the lagoon. Most people carry their belongings overhead. Parking is ten dollars to park or a Collier County beach pass. if you like a beach adventure and nature, this may be the experience for you.

We went to Tigertail Beach on Thursday at the suggestion of some friends…read more Be prepared for nearly a half mile walk from the parking lot to the ocean. And if you are walking barefoot, the beach is very shelly, not the white soft sands and some of the other beaches we visited in the area. If I was hunting for seashells, this might be a good beach, but I probably wouldn't come back just for a beach day. Between the long walk and lack of bathroom facilities or food nearby, I would pass.

Our stay at Marco Island South Beach was nothing short of amazing. We were fortunate to have a…read morehotel right on the beach, so we had easy access to everything and it did not disappoint! The water was a delightfully warm and clear and we absolutely loved taking countless swims in the gulf. The sand was powdery white and the beach had tons of shells on it, which my kids were crazy about. It easily surpassed the shelling experiences we've had back home on the east coast of Florida, where shell pickins are slim. I also liked that it wasn't very crowded compared to other Florida beaches we've been to. I'm not sure how it is at other times of the year, but for mid September we pretty much felt like we had the whole area to ourselves. That was pretty sweet. I also wanted to mention the insanely beautiful sunsets which were second to none. All in all, Marco Island South Beach gets a big 5 stars from me. The beach's serene ambiance and the inviting waters created an unforgettable experience and great vibes.

I love this beach , to swim , relax , collect shells and watch the most amazing sunset . This…read morebeach does not disappoint. Parking is across the street and it could be a challenge to park if you don't find a spot .

Great service, great views, great food,; this is truly a special place that we really enjoyed.read more

This was our initial visit to the Hideaway Beach Club. It is a splendid private gated community. We…read moreenjoyed a delightful dinner; it was buffet night. The variety and quality of the food were exceptional, right down to the dessert. The facilities have been recently renovated and are simply beautiful. Following dinner, we strolled along the beach and appreciated a breathtaking sunset. This is genuinely a lovely location to spend a wonderful day.

We reserved a private tour. The captain was professional and very knowledgeable!…read more The tour was beautiful! Such amazing views, including sharks, dolphins and more marine life! Highly recommended!

All that it was advertised to be Lots of fun dolphin time we saw a bald eagle osprey blue heron…read more The shelling beach was perfect The captains were informative and friendly and great with kids

Mackle Park was named in honor of Frank E. Mackle Jr. (1916-1993). Mackle was a developer who had…read morepreviously developed Key Biscayne with his brothers. Frank arrived in what was then a primitive Marco Island in 1962 and saw potential in the undeveloped town. He was soon joined in the venture by his brothers, Elliott and Robert. All of the brothers were engineers and were employed by the Deltona Corporation founded by their father. Frank became the President of the Deltona Corporation and led the modernization of Marco Island. Mackle Park is impressive as it has everything that residents and visitors to Marco Island could want in outdoor recreation. The park has a community center with teen center, basketball court, bocce courts, open field area for play, picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a soccer/football field, volleyball court, and splash pad. One of the standout feature of the park is the creative playground that is a hit with kids. It has a pirate ship, castle turrets, and lots of places to climb and engage in imaginative play. My favorite part of the park is the beautifully landscaped walking path that winds around the lake. A sign at the entrance to the trail shows how you can increase the half mile walk around the lake to .9 miles by incorporating walking the perimeter of the fields in the back of the park. It is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous jog. The lake is also a great place to bird watch and fish. Mackle Park has something for everyone. It offers a blend of recreational facilities and natural beauty that makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. Whether you're looking to let the kids play, enjoy a peaceful walk, or partake in community events or a class, Mackle Park offers it all and more.

Frank E. Mackle Park on Marco Island is a park for adults and children of all ages. The park…read moreoffers a large playground for the young kids to enjoy. It is fenced in so it is easy to keep a eye on your kids or grandkids. There are basketball courts, shuffle board areas, soccer fields and more. There is a water area for the younger kid to get wet and cool done. There is a large indoor recreation area with games and events all year round for kids and adults.

I'm not a boat owner anymore, but I can appreciate a nice launch site when I see it…read more When my folks lived on Marco Island, they'd walk down to Caxambas Park to enjoy a coffee and watch the action at the launch. You could watch the wildlife (pelicans, seagulls, and the occasional manatee). When we visited them, we'd join the Caxambas adventure, which we enjoyed. Many years later, we did a small vacation to see the "greatest hits" of my folks' past adventures. Sadly, the site was under construction and we couldn't really get the full experience. I can't hold that against them for the repairs - it needed to be done.

It's a longer drive for me get to the southern part of Marco island 41 min by truck/trailer. I've…read moreonly used this facility 2 times it's currently closed the last time I went but many places seem to have been closed temporarily due to hurricane Ian surge wave. So don't expect to buy gas or bait here. Safer yet, call ahead before making the extra trip out. Keep in mind the channels are generally the same but the sandbars come up real quickly even if you are going slow especially on a larger boat. I was lucky enough to back out as soon as the bow glanced sand at slow speed. By the time you touch a sandbar the transom alarm will alert shortly afterwards. I believe mine was set for a 3 foot alert. The trick here to enter caxambas pass is to aim for these building in the picture then slow wake to left side keeping red markers on the starboard side. And hug slight left all the way, unless you have a shallow riding boat. 27/2022

My girlfriend and I travel a lot and were blown away by our 4 hour journey with Treasure Seekers…read moreShell Tours. It was a beautiful day and our crew, Amanda and Trevor were knowledgeable, endearing and truly made the trip better. Plain and simple, we had the best time we have had ever. We were put us on so many amazing shells. We are very grateful for the experience we had. And I am going to come back in the winter with my son to do it all over again.

Our family have been doing business with Charlie and now Mike for 25 years. They run a great…read moreoperation and always have been very accommodating. As long as we visit south Florida we will be doing business with Mike for many years.

We rented a boat from here for the day and our experience was great. The process was easy. The…read moreboat was in good condition and had everything we needed. They had plenty of kid's life jackets in difference sizes at the marina which is something I'm always concerned about. The workers were also knowledgeable about different restaurants we could dock the boat and places to go swimming. Would definitely get a boat rental from here again.

We had the BEST time for Father's Day! This marina is run like a well oiled machine!! We showed up,…read moresigned the paperwork, and off we went...with an amazing boat and amazing employees! One of the most helpful was the map they provide! It gives you all the best locations and time/ distance so you know how to navigate and stay on time. We NEVER received that ANYWHERE we rented a boat before! We are definitely coming back again! The location is right down the street from our favorite Snook Inn and Old Marco Inn... another absolute FAVORITE place to stay!!

My family and I took our Dad who suffers from very limited mobility to Naples to enjoy the beach…read more Worried about how we would get him around on the beach, we found beach bum rentals via a google search. We called ahead and scheduled a time to pick up the wheel chair from their location a half hour drive from Naples (delivery is possible as well, but we rented an SUV which allowed for easy transport.) The chair itself had two removable buoyant arm rests and the whole thing folded in half. The arm rests combined with the three large air filled wheels made it possible to push the chair on loose sand and then straight into the water where our Dad could enjoy the waves. The chair had no problem transitioning from the water to the sand and back, and our Dad is 6'3". Thanks to the chair we were able to visit many of the beaches near Naples with ease. If you're in the area and are looking to provide the opportunity for someone with limited mobility to enjoy the beach AND the water then look no further than Beach Bum Rentals. Holly, the owner, was very responsive, accommodating, and kind. We hope to do business with her in the future.

Very convenient! They dropped off the Beach wheelchair and picked it back up again. Beth was great…read moreto work with.

Great Chris was…read morecool. Price seems reasonable Boat bottom was covered with barnacles. The boat was under powered and with the barnacles struggled to get on plane. But Chris was cool :-)

We spent the day enjoying the Marco area by boat. The boat was great and everything worked as it…read moreshould. I will also add when we were headed in I noticed a hole in the seatback that I didn't notice so I was worried we did well fishing but when we returned I pointed it to Chris and said we must have made this hole and he said no you didn't as it was there before you rent and it. Very honest guys and would most definitely rent from him again.