ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
courtesy of Marco Island Chamber of Commerce
http://www.marco-island-florida.com/
Marco Island has retained much of the natural beauty of its beginning when the Calusa Indians inhabited the island over 5,000 years ago. Lush tropical foliage and over 200 species of birds including the American Bald Eagle are found here providing opportunities for birdwatching as well as outdoor enthusiasts. The azure waters of the Gulf invite boaters to spend endless hours in the sun, whether to fish or just relax! In addition to boating and fishing, there is shelling snorkeling, windsurfing, ecotours and shopping - something for everyone!
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Beaches
Locations of Marco Island beaches, hours, facilities available
Camping
Cedar Bay Marina
Fishing, Boat Rentals (Reserve a boat online!), Airboat Tours, Charters, Sunset Cruise
Caribbean GardensThe Zoo in Naples - Primate Island, Alligator feeding, Tigers...Oh My!
Dawn Patrol- Charter Fishing
Spend a day with Captain Bill Walsh, fishing, shelling, sightseeing -- families and children are welcome.
Everglades Adventures
Canoeing, Kayaking, Boat Tours, Camping Trips
Everglades Island AirBoat? Tours
and Totch's Island Boat Tours - airboat trips that take you deep into the vast and silent Everglades jungles.
Fishing
Resource center for fishing in Southwest Florida. View information on fish species, food quality, tide charts, charters guides and much more
Golf
Florida Golf Guide provides information about upcoming golf events, golf courses, resorts, communities and photo album.
Local Parks
Locations of Marco Island Parks with information about facilities and hours
Marco Island Sea Excursions
Charters, Beach Parties, Sailing, Airboat Tours, Fishing, Corporate Events, Weddings
Sail Kahuna
Sail Marco Learn to sail program
Satisfaction Guaranteed - Charter Fishing
Shelling
Six Chuter Charters - Charter Fishing
Speedy Johnson's Airboat Rides
State and National Parks/Sanctuaries
Canoeing & Kayaking
"The main attraction for paddlers is Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which encompasses Rookery Bay, its namesake, and 110,000 acres of uplands, islands, and estuaries from Gordon Pass at Naples to Everglades National Park. Some 150 species of birds live in the estuarine research reserve, including bald eagles, ospreys, roseate spoonbills, black skimmers, and least terns...Rookery Bay opened a 16,500-square foot visitors center and marine laboratory in 2003. To reach the visitors center and headquarters, located between Marco and Naples, turn right off CR 951 south of US 41 on Tower Road. You can also access a canoe trail through Rookery Bay and visit The Conservancy's Briggs Nature Center by turning right off CR 951 on Shell Island Road, just south of the Rookery Bay headquarters."
by
Jeff Ripple, author,
Day Paddling - Florida's 10,000 Islands and Big Cypress Swamp
Useful Phone Numbers And Addresses For The Marco Island Area
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Medical, Fire and Crime Emergencies Call 911
Sheriff's Office, Marco
Phone (239) 394-5129
Marco Island Fire Department
San Marco Road, Marco
Phone: (239) 394-2108
Other Contact Information For Marco Island
POST OFFICES
Marco Island Post Office
600 East Elkcam Circle, Marco
Phone: (239) 394-3621
Goodland
Phone: (239) 394-6681
VOTER REGISTRATION
Collier County Courthouse
3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
Phone: (239) 774-8450
HOSPITALS
Naples Community Hospital
350 Seventh Street North, Naples
Phone: (239) 436-5000
North Collier Hospital
11190 Health Park Blvd., Naples
Phone: (239) 597-1417
Marco Healthcare Center
40 Heathwood Drive South, Marco
Phone: (239) 394-8234
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURTS
3301 Tamiami Trail East (corner of Airport Road and US 41), Naples
Phone: 732-2646
Facility info: Office for paying traffic fine; register fictitious (business) name; record a deed; obtain a Certificate of Domicile, Passport, Death Certificate or Marriage License; file for divorce, foreclosure or small claims.
CABLE COMPANIES
Comcast
Phone: (239) 793-3577
DRIVER'S LICENSES
Tamiami Trail East, Naples
Phone: (239) 434-5044
Facility info: Hours of operation are Tuesday - Friday 7 am to 6 pm. New residents have 30 days to apply for a Florida Driver's License.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Sprint
5369 Airport Pulling Road, Naples
Phone: 800-339-1811 for residence service or
800-800-7141 for business service
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
Phone: (239) 434-5080 for Collier County,
(239) 629-2212 for Marco Island
SOCIAL SECURITY
6214 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
Phone: (800) 772-1213
MARCO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone: (239) 394-7549
Collier County Sheriff's Department
Weather,
Disaster Management
Southwest Florida International Airport
Marco Island Eagle
