NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND, EVERGLADES - Florida's Paradise Coast
The Naples, Marco
Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official
source for travel and tourism information about Florida's Paradise Coast. Located in Southwest Florida, this premier holiday and
meeting destination offers a variety of exceptional
year-round options – the sophistication of Naples, the charm of Marco Island
and the authentic, rural beauty of Everglades City.
Boasting a 30-mile
coastline along the Gulf of Mexico ribboned with soft, white-sand beaches,
visitors enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere and a variety of accommodations
from luxurious beachfront resorts and upscale boutique hotels to welcoming
family-friendly lodging. The destination is renowned for its thriving arts and
culture scene, exceptional restaurants, designer boutiques and eclectic
shopping experiences. A mecca for sports enthusiasts, it is home to over 90
public and private golf courses, the United Soccer League’s FC Naples team, and
is the host destination to three major PGA and LPGA championship tournaments,
as well as the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.
Water activities
abound, ranging from world-class fishing and sailing charters to kayaking,
paddleboarding and airboat rides. The destination is also home to the
world-famous Everglades – the only sub-tropical mangrove wilderness in the U.S.
that features endangered and rare wildlife including the elusive Florida
panther, and over 350 species of birds. Florida’s
Paradise Coast is truly where the high life meets the wildlife.
Accolades
include being named the No. 1 “Best Place to Live in the U.S.,” the No. 1
“Healthiest and Happiest City in America” and “One of the Best Small Cities in
the U.S.” Located just two hours from Miami, two and half hours from Tampa Airport, and three & half hours from Orlando, Florida’s Paradise Coast is easily accessible by Interstate
highway. Visitors from outside of the Sunshine State can fly into Southwest Florida
International Airport (RSW) connecting via any of the US gateways.