The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast

June 12, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast

1. Avi's Water Sports

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Avi's Water Sports

Marco Islands Premium Jet Ski Tours, 10,000 Islands, Dome Homes of Cape Romano, Dolphin Jet Ski Tours and Rentals, FREE flashdrive of photo's taken of your tour, every tour guided by AVI "The Dolphin Whisperer"

2. Kayaking SRQ Tours and Rentals

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Kayaking SRQ Tours and Rentals

Take a Guided or Self-guided tour of beautiful Ted Sperling Park and the World Famous Mangrove Tunnels! Go searching for manatees and dolphins and the incredible sea life in the mangroves. Please call in advance to reserve your spot. Our Guides have over 30 years experience paddling this beautiful park.

3. Capt. Ron's Awesome Everglades Adventures

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Capt. Ron's Awesome Everglades Adventures

If you're looking for ADVENTURE, you found the right place! I have been guiding waverunner adventures for over 32 years and in my spare time I volunteer as a first responder for hurricane SAR with my waverunners and airboat and have worked Katrina, Harvey, Irma, Florence and Michael . I invented the 1 hour waverunner tour in 1987 and eventually turned that into a 3 hour adventure! I always use new model and state-of-the art skis equipped with BRAKES and electronic shifting and Capt Ron's is the ONLY waverunner adventure that employs an underwater microphone so guests can actually here dolphin speaking underwater. I carry a full EMT medical kit including an AED device and am certified in CPR and First Aid. All adventures cover at least 35 miles and up to 50 miles and are covered by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. I know there are cheap tours available but they pale in comparison to a Capt Ron's adventure. If you want a real Waverunner adventure look no further!

4. The Dolphin Explorer

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The Dolphin Explorer

A National Geographic approved tour, we see dolphins on every trip up-close and personal. Join the crew of the Dolphin Explorer cruising the waters of Marco Island in search of dolphins as part of the only dolphin research study in Southwest Florida. On our trip, you will visit rookeries, estuaries and a barrier island that you can explore and shell. Two trips daily, seven days a week. A fabulous family adventure.

5. Naples Kayak Company

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Naples Kayak Company

Since 2004 - the best guided kayak ecotours in Southwest Florida - day or night! NKC will show you the hidden mangrove trails the other tour companies never enter! On our beautiful Rookery Bay and Wiggins Pass tours we often see dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, herons, ibises, eagles and manatees, as well as fish jumping everywhere. Our most amazing tour is our incomparable Birds, Bioluminescence and More Birds Tour. You'll see thousands of birds landing on a tiny island around sunset and THEN be guided through the mangroves with the ONLY Naples company offering after-dark, underwater, Bioluminescence light show kayak tours. We also offer 6-7 hour sea kayak tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak lessons from American Canoe Association certified kayak instructors, guided Hobie Kayak Fishing Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons & tours, SUP Yoga lessons, and rentals of kayaks and paddleboards daily, weekly and monthly.

6. Sarasota Paddleboard Company

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Sarasota Paddleboard Company

Lido mangrove tunnel kayak tours! Sarasota Paddleboard Company is a company that specializes in Stand up Paddleboarding and sit on top kayaks We provide rentals lessons and excursions 7 days a week. Based on lido key we are authorized for SUP and kayak rentals in the LIDO MANGROVE TUNNELS, and offer a second private location on Longboat Key. We offer delivery of rental equipment to hotels, homes and waterfront locations for multi day rentals. All necessary instruction and safety equipment is provided. We are specialist and carry top of the line equipment including race boards, all around boards, sup surf boards and tour boards. Touring and fishing kayaks. We will provide the correct equipment sized for the user, you will receive professional instruction by the best in the industry and you will be paddling in safe clam conditions.

7. Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center

1161 27th St SW, Golden Gate, FL 34117-4229 +1 855-749-9653 [email protected] http://www.shywolfsanctuary.org
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Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center

Shy Wolf Sanctuary is located on a private residence and is not open to the public. Reservations are required. In 2001, Shy Wolf became a 501(c)3 charity with an independent board of directors and volunteers who have helped it grow to what it is today. Shy Wolf Sanctuary is a refuge for a cougar, numerous wolves and wolfdogs, as well as several exotic species of fox from as far south as Brazil and as far north as the Arctic Circle and West as North Africa. Other rescues also include Prairie Dogs, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Sugar Gliders and a North American Bobcat. Shy Wolf Sanctuary is one of the few places permitted to care for the threatened Florida Gopher Tortoise. To date, Shy Wolf has rescued over 1,260 animals and provided valuable educational experiences to tens of thousands of human visitors from around the world. Far more than rescue and sanctuary, Shy Wolf has been offering educational programs and therapeutic animal encounters for more than twenty years.

Reviewed By L7623MIlaurenh

My family was on the waitlist for nearly a year when I got a message that spots had opened up. Had trouble signing up but was quickly assisted by a volunteer when I emailed them back. Tickets were $15 each. The facility is in a residential neighborhood, and we found it using the directions provided by Shy Wolf. We met our guide, Alyson, a volunteer who was very passionate about the organization and the animals housed at the facility. The first 30 minutes of the tour was the group sitting and learning about the history of the org, the types of animals they have, general rules, etc. The next 2 hours consisted of us walking through the facility. We went around to the enclosures and saw many different animals: racoons, foxes, coyotes, wolf dogs, tortoises, wolves, and a cougar! Near the end, they brought out 2 wolf dogs for us to pet. Fun and unique experience overall!

8. Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

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Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours is the Only all inclusive Private tour operator in the Everglades! Quality instead of quantity is our goal...which means our guests receive 100% of our attention. This approach is better for the environment and hands down the best way to explore the Everglades & 10,000 Islands....just you and your own personal guide. Come with us in search of Alligator, Manatee, Black Bear, playful Dolphin and even the elusive Florida Panther! The Everglades is also a Birder's Paradise and we'll help you get your target species. We provide tours year round and all excursions are led by Local Naturalist Guides that provide EVERYTHING you'll need. Fresh fruit, cold bottled water and all the necessities are included. You won't need to purchase any additional items because we've thought of everything! Private is BEST because YOU are our #1 priority.

9. Segway Tours of Naples

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Segway Tours of Naples

Segway Tours of Naples - Guided tours of historic downtown Naples. NOW offering Trikes as well, so every family member can enjoy the tour! Zip through the streets of downtown Naples while your tour guide narrates about the history of the area using high-end Bluetooth wireless headsets for safe, fun and informative tours. See local landmarks such as the Naples Pier, Palm Cottage, City Dock, Crayton Cove, Fifth Avenue South, and other points of interest. We have 20 of the real & full size Segway in our fleet (don't be fooled by competitors) well as 4 brand new Trikes! The Segway Tour Operates Four Times Daily, 7 Days a Week! (9:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm)

10. Dreamlander Tours

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Dreamlander Tours

The Dream Team is a small, elite group of people who have a passion for providing extraordinary memories. We are fascinated and humbled by all that Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands have to offer. We are a small, family owned and operated business. Above all, our attention is kept in keeping our ocean and its occupant’s habitat pristine. At a very close second, we ensure wildlife viewing, eco-education and happiness. Touring with us will guarantee your family has the experience of a lifetime and, honestly, isn’t that why we vacation in the first place? We specialize in small intimate group tours with no more then 6 guests on board and your personal USCG Captain. Please join us on one of our Dolphin, Shelling, Custom Private, or Backwater Fishing adventures. We guarantee dolphin sightings on all dolphin tours or your trip is free! Please call or visit our website to help with any questions, requests, or reservations. We hope to SEA you all soon!!

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