Social Distancing in Paradise
Whether you dream of a blissful beach escape from afar, or looking to reconnect with your own back yard, Florida’s Paradise Coast welcomes you back to our sunny destination when the time is right for you. From beaches and outdoor activities to dining experiences and impeccable hospitality, here are a few ways to experience Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades—and do it safely.
Spend a Day at the Beach
Naples and Marco Island are home to more than 30 miles of soft white-sand beaches and sparkling Gulf waters—which leaves more than enough space to spread out and enjoy a day at the beach. Several area resorts, including the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Edgewater Beach Hotel, offer private beach cabana rentals that are perfect for maintaining social distancing while still enjoying the sun, sand, surf and shelling Florida’s Paradise Coast is known for.
Find up-to-date details about specific beach operating hours, parking restrictions and more on our Coronavirus Information page.
Some outdoor attractions have implemented timed entrance-ticketing, one-way paths, temporary closures of certain features and enclosed areas, and other restrictions to ensure safety.
Explore the Outdoors
Florida’s Paradise Coast is more than just beaches and palm trees. Our unspoiled nature preserves invite you to explore the wilder side of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
Along Florida’s Paradise Coast, you’ll discover estuaries, mangroves, cypress swamps and forests that are home to dolphins, birds, black bears, manatees and other wildlife. The area features several nature preserves, including Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve, as well as state, local and private nature parks. All are perfect for bird-watching, spotting other wildlife, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, fishing and boating. Boardwalks, nature centers, canoe trails, waterways and swamp hikes present plenty of opportunities for safe exploration.
Some outdoor attractions, such as the Naples Botanical Garden and the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, have implemented timed entrance-ticketing, one-way paths, temporary closures of certain features and enclosed areas, and other restrictions to ensure safety. Visitors are also encouraged to wear masks. Tickets can be purchased online directly from the venues’ websites.
Get Out on the Water
There are many ways to enjoy the Paradise Coast from the water without compromising safety. Opt for a guided cruise, where all you have to do is relax and enjoy the scenery. Choose from the 105-foot air-conditioned luxury yacht, Naples Princess; an open-air sailing catamaran like the Sweet Liberty; or one of several other boat tours, all of which are operating at reduced capacity and offer a variety of sightseeing, sunset and shelling excursions daily.
For a more hands-on adventure, take one of the area’s many guided kayak or canoe eco tours. You’ll also find rentals for motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes and personal watercraft so you can explore on your own or at a safe distance from others. Private fishing charters are also available from Pure Florida or Port O Call Marina.
Enjoy Restaurants Safely
After countless meals cooked by yourself, you’re likely craving the delicious, fresh-from-the-Gulf flavors you’ve been missing at your favorite Paradise Coast eateries. Most local restaurants are now open and offer both outdoor and indoor seating at reduced capacity. Many have introduced expanded takeout or delivery options for food and even alcoholic beverages as well.
Paradise Pledge Businesses: Working Hard to Keep You Safe
Learn more about how to safely explore Florida’s Paradise Coast.
The latest information regarding operating restrictions for restaurants and bars is available on our Coronavirus Information page.
Whether you dream of a blissful beach escape from afar, or looking to reconnect with your own back yard, Florida’s Paradise Coast welcomes you back to our sunny destination when the time is right for you. From beaches and outdoor activities to dining experiences and impeccable hospitality, here are a few ways to experience Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades—and do it safely.
Spend a Day at the Beach
Naples and Marco Island are home to more than 30 miles of soft white-sand beaches and sparkling Gulf waters—which leaves more than enough space to spread out and enjoy a day at the beach. Several area resorts, including the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Edgewater Beach Hotel, offer private beach cabana rentals that are perfect for maintaining social distancing while still enjoying the sun, sand, surf and shelling Florida’s Paradise Coast is known for.
Find up-to-date details about specific beach operating hours, parking restrictions and more on our Coronavirus Information page.
Some outdoor attractions have implemented timed entrance-ticketing, one-way paths, temporary closures of certain features and enclosed areas, and other restrictions to ensure safety.
Explore the Outdoors
Florida’s Paradise Coast is more than just beaches and palm trees. Our unspoiled nature preserves invite you to explore the wilder side of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
Along Florida’s Paradise Coast, you’ll discover estuaries, mangroves, cypress swamps and forests that are home to dolphins, birds, black bears, manatees and other wildlife. The area features several nature preserves, including Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve, as well as state, local and private nature parks. All are perfect for bird-watching, spotting other wildlife, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, fishing and boating. Boardwalks, nature centers, canoe trails, waterways and swamp hikes present plenty of opportunities for safe exploration.
Some outdoor attractions, such as the Naples Botanical Garden and the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, have implemented timed entrance-ticketing, one-way paths, temporary closures of certain features and enclosed areas, and other restrictions to ensure safety. Visitors are also encouraged to wear masks. Tickets can be purchased online directly from the venues’ websites.
Get Out on the Water
There are many ways to enjoy the Paradise Coast from the water without compromising safety. Opt for a guided cruise, where all you have to do is relax and enjoy the scenery. Choose from the 105-foot air-conditioned luxury yacht, Naples Princess; an open-air sailing catamaran like the Sweet Liberty; or one of several other boat tours, all of which are operating at reduced capacity and offer a variety of sightseeing, sunset and shelling excursions daily.
For a more hands-on adventure, take one of the area’s many guided kayak or canoe eco tours. You’ll also find rentals for motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes and personal watercraft so you can explore on your own or at a safe distance from others. Private fishing charters are also available from Pure Florida or Port O Call Marina.
Enjoy Restaurants Safely
After countless meals cooked by yourself, you’re likely craving the delicious, fresh-from-the-Gulf flavors you’ve been missing at your favorite Paradise Coast eateries. Most local restaurants are now open and offer both outdoor and indoor seating at reduced capacity. Many have introduced expanded takeout or delivery options for food and even alcoholic beverages as well.
Paradise Pledge Businesses: Working Hard to Keep You Safe
Learn more about how to safely explore Florida’s Paradise Coast.
The latest information regarding operating restrictions for restaurants and bars is available on our Coronavirus Information page.