Beaches

Must Do Visitor Guides' 5 Tips to keep the kids happy and make your family vacation trip to the beach hassle free. Southwest Florida visitor travel planning and things to do. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

Beach Tips, Hacks & Ideas

By: Susan Finch Remember that last time you went to the beach and swore you came home with half the beach in your car? Or the time you swore you would have a... Read more

Nestled where the Gulf of Mexico meets white sandy beaches and Old World Florida, Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades area aka the "Paradise Coast" offers a relaxing and unforgettable girls weekend getaway. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun on the Paradise Coast

By: Susan Finch The options may seem endless for a girls getaway with sunshine, shopping, and nature in mind. But the Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades area will deliver everything on your wishlist and more.... Read more

Test your local knowledge about beautiful Naples, historic Everglades City and popular Marco Island with these 24 fun facts. Must Do Visitor Guides

Surprising Facts About Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City

There are so many interesting fun facts to discover about Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City. After all, Collier County is the largest county in Florida, and 80% of it is natural preserve!... Read more

Must Do Visitor Guides' 6 Naples, FL Instagram accounts you should follow #naplesfl #vacation #florida #beaches #wildlifephotography

6 Naples, Florida Instagrammers For Vacation Inspiration

By: Laurén Ettinger These 6 Instagram accounts will fill your feed with sunny photos of Naples and Marco Island Florida. Scroll through your Instagram, put on your favorite beach playlist, and dream of beach... Read more

Jet ski rentals and tours, water sport activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers Beach, Naples, Sanibel, Sarasota, Siesta Key. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. | Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Southwest Florida

The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more

Hking at Lovers Key State Park, in Bonita Springs near Naples, Florida, USA. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. MustDo.com

Things to Do in Bonita Springs

Situated between Fort Myers Beach and North Naples, Bonita Springs is a beautiful place to visit on the Imperial River. It has excellent cultural facilities including a twin-campus Center for Visual and Performing... Read more

Get up-close to local birds and wildlife or feed giraffes at the award-winning Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. Arranged in a botanical garden setting, zoo admission includes interactive ranger-led shows and boat trips around the primate-inhabited islands. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Naples, Florida

Nature lovers, historians, shoppers, boaters, gardeners, shell collectors, and fishing enthusiasts will all find ample things to do in Naples, Florida. This upscale modern city has developed over the last 60 years from... Read more

South Marco Island Beach Access is one of two public beach access points on Marco Island – and the less busy of the two. This is a terrific beach for families to go shelling, beach fishing, or to watch dolphins playing in the surf. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. MustDo.com

Things to Do in Marco Island

Situated 17 miles due south of Naples, and a stone’s throw from the Everglades National Park, Marco Island, Florida is the largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands. Connected to the mainland by Collier... Read more

MustDo.com | Entrance to Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park Naples, Florida. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman.

Wildlife and Activities at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park has a beautiful stretch of sandy beach overlooking the peaceful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Residents share this tropical paradise with shorebirds, dolphins, pelicans, and other wildlife as... Read more

MustDo.com | Serene Barefoot Beach State Preserve near Naples and Fort Myers, Florida

Discover Barefoot Beach Preserve

Located just south of Bonita Beach Road in north Naples, Barefoot Beach Reserve is more than just another beautiful sandy beach in southwest Florida. The barrier island beach and preserve has nature trails,... Read more