Top Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast
Top Hotels in Southwest Gulf Coast
- 1. Bayfront Inn 5th Ave
- 2. Golden Host Resort
- 3. Naples Grande Beach Resort
- 4. West Wind Island Resort
- 5. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
- 6. Carlisle Inn
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Compass by Margaritaville
- 9. Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue
- 10. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Countries
Top 10 Farms in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast
Floridas 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 Islands shelling attracts thousands. Cape Corals 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. Brown's Grove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Miss Potter's Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Miss Potter's Place is fun, educational and beautiful! There are over 100 edible fruit, nut & spice trees, vegetables & herbs, edible flowers and a butterfly garden. Supporting the many plants are bunnies, free range chickens (that let you cuddle & pet them!), bee hives and an earthworm commune. It is an example of how productive and beautiful a subtropical backyard garden can be! The garden and nursery are open by appointment, please call or text to set up a time to visit!
3. Mixon Fruit Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 888 reviews
Mixon Fruit Farms is a Florida attraction the entire family will enjoy. Mixon’s features tropical gardens, a butterfly garden and magical maze, a citrus fruit processing plant. Tram Tours run Tuesday through Saturday at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00, weather permitting. Tours last about an hour. Also Available Group Tours for Schools, Home School Groups, Organizations, Clubs and Reunions available with lunch for groups of twelve (12) or more.Florida's most unique, treasure filled Gift Shoppe where you will find more wonderful things than you can imagine. TRY THE WINE Wine sampling counter for a delightful selection of Florida Wines made with Florida grown Grapes and Mixon Oranges. Florida's Finest Citrus Fruit and Fresh Squeezed 100% Florida Juices available for purchase. We have a huge play area for kids! Our weddings and event venue perfect place for weddings, reunions, family and Corporate events year round. Don’t forget to try the delicious orange swirl ice cream.
Reviewed By Ldrake97 - Spencerville, United States
Mixon’s is a nice place to stop with your family. This was our second time here with our 4 kiddos who are older teens. Our first time was 9 years ago when they were much younger, both times while on vacation. We took the hour tour both times. They do two tours a day: 11am and 1pm. They close at 3pm. You hop on a nice comfy open air trolley bus and take a tour of the orchard then head to the back of the orchard for the animal part of the tour. Mixon’s has been kind enough to share their property with a group who find injured or abandoned animals in the area and then rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. The animals on this tour are animals that couldn’t be released back into the wild. The gentlemen giving the tour of the animals is very knowledgeable about all of them, shares why they are there and can not be released back, and allows you to hold an alligator and pet a large python. The tour is $10/person which I think is a bit too pricey. But overall, a great tour if you enjoy learning about orchards and animals. We went just before the citrus season begins so I think it would be even better with fruit on all of the trees. Inside the store is a small deli where you can purchase sandwiches, a gift shop, samples of fresh squeezed grapefruit, orange, and lemon juice, wine, fudge, popcorn, citrus fruit when in season (I purchased 2 palmellos which taste like a sweet grape fruit, so yummy), and even orange flavored soft serve ice cream ($3.50/small cup or cone) which tastes like an orange dream-cycle. Don’t forget to purchase a bag of fish food for $1 and go outside and take a walk thru the gardens and make your way over to the gazebo and feed the fish in the koi pond. There are so so many of them and they all want fish food! It’s pretty cool!
4. Three Suns Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
5. Southern Fresh Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By brendacooner - Fort Myers, United States
Friendly staff and lots of different things to see! Delicious vegetables and fruit available to purchase and if you are hungry they have several choices made to order at their small grill.
6. Kowiachobee Animal Preserve
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Kowiachobee animal preserve is a 501C3 educational and rescue faculty. There are over hundred animal to see your children can feed some of them hands on. Animal range from goats hogs mini pot bellie pigs, exotic mammals , exotic birds , reptiles and 12 big cats!
Reviewed By 392enderw
Had a lot of fun and met some very caring and compassionate people rescuing and caring for some very interesting and personable animals. Call first and also check out their "Wish List" for things to donate. My Mom brought towels and some cleaning supplies that she had sitting around and we stopped to pick up a few more things on the list. Feels good to help in a small way and where else can you tell a joke to a zebra and make it laugh?
7. Farmer Mikes U Pick
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Farmer Mike's U-Pick is a small locally owned fruit and vegetable farm located at 26031 Morton Ave Bonita Springs FL. Specializing in homegrown fruits and vegetables Farmer Mike's is known for the freshest produce, and best "From the Farm" lunches in southwest florida. Farmer Mike's U-Pick is open seasonally Oct-May.
Reviewed By monicavH8440YL
I live near this place. I'm so happy that our tradition of buying pumpkins and screaming through a corn maze will continue in spite of covid. The haunted corn maze is awesome, and gets better and scarier every year. Over the last few years, this place has become really popular, so expect a bit of a line before you can enter the corn maze. If that bothers you, pay extra for the fast pass. Either way, the corn maze and the actors are great! They also have nice family friendly times and areas for younger children. I grew up in Maryland, and to me, there are not many places like this in Florida for kids to see a farm and pick flowers or fruit or vegetables. There are not many corn mazes either. The prices on the corn maze have gone up over time but so has the quality. I think it is very reasonable. When you go, remember that this is a working (non-animal) farm, so wear appropriate shoes. There are plenty of portable bathrooms set up, so expect similar facilities as if you were at an outdoor festival or parade. There are bathrooms during restaurant/store hours but late at night and out towards the corn maze, you have the porta-potties. You will park in a field, and you may want to bring a flashlight or at least have your cell phone powered up, if you are coming or going after dark. The Halloween corn maze is is a well run event. You will have a great time any time of year! At the corn maze, vendors have food and drinks, but I always bring a few bottles of water for myself and the kids. In Florida it can get rather hot some nights even in late October. We enjoy coming here to get fresh fruit and vegetables, whether we picked them or bought them at their own store. They also allow local schools to do field trips. A great group of people!
8. Hunsader Farms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By C5240RKbrianp - Mount Pleasant, United States
This is a hidden gem! Hunsader Farms is a large working farm, with a farmers market and a 100 site KOA campground. We spent a week here camping and the site is very family orientated. There is a kids version ninja/obstacle course on the side of the walking trail. There is a large soccer field and a great game room also. There is a large dog park. Besides the Great Herons, ducks, and other birds there is are exotic animals nearby.
9. 31 Produce and Mining
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Freedom206888
The Hours on this site are off. Closed Mondays only. They are open Tues-Thurs for breakfast and lunch 7:30am-2:30pm, Fri & Sat has breakfast,lunch & dinner7:30am-2:30pm and dinner is from 5:30-8:30 & they have all you can eat CATFISH! SUNDAY HAS A LUNCH BUFFET! 7:30am-2:30pm Breakfast on all days stops at 10:30. The produce stand is open Tues-thurs 9am-4pm fri-sun 9am-530. The staff treats you like family and this hidden Jem is seriously worth checking out!! Great for all ages!
10. The Petting Park
Come on over and hang out with our animals: mini donkeys, ponies, rabbits, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, a Kune Kune, an old African Spurred Tortoise, Khaki Campbell ducks, Bourbon Red turkeys, Gulf Coast and St. Croix sheep and many endangered chicken breeds! We ask for a minimum donation of $35, this includes animal feedings.
