10 minutes, a hundred years away
Goodland — Old Florida next door
A tiny waterfront fishing village just across the bridge — live music, fresh seafood, and the kind of slow afternoon Marco's resort side doesn't always deliver.
Goodland is what Marco Island looked like before the condos. It's a working fishing community on a small inlet, with a handful of bars and restaurants that locals fiercely love. Drive over for a long lunch, stay for the live music, and you'll see why repeat visitors return every season.
What to do in Goodland
- Stan's Idle Hour — live music, dancing, a Marco Island institution.
- Little Bar Restaurant — fresh seafood and eclectic, lovable décor.
- Walk the docks — pelicans, fishing boats, working watermen.
- Sunset at the marina — quiet, photogenic, very local.