15 days in Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Stump Pass Beach State Park and Venice Beach. Explore Sarasota's surroundings by going to Venice Fishing Pier (in Venice) and Englewood Beach (in Englewood).

Before you visit Sarasota, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Green Bay to Sarasota is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, subway, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Green Bay to Sarasota. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Green Bay in February, with highs in Sarasota at 75°F and lows at 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Sanibel Island.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then look for gifts at Three Crafty Ladies. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Blind Pass Beach Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Sanibel Island trip builder.

Traveling by car from Sarasota to Sanibel Island takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. February in Sanibel Island sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Fort Myers Beach.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lakes Regional Park and Alliance for the Arts. Get out of town with these interesting Fort Myers Beach side-trips: Edison and Ford Winter Estates (in Fort Myers) and Naples (Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Naples Botanical Garden, &more).

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Fort Myers Beach online itinerary planner.

Fort Myers Beach is just a stone's throw from Sanibel Island. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in February, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Everglades City.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): examine the collection at Museum of the Everglades and then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Everglades City tour itinerary maker.

Getting from Fort Myers Beach to Everglades City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in February, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can go by car to Marco Island.

Step off the beaten path and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Keewaydin Island.

For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Marco Island online road trip planner.

Getting from Everglades City to Marco Island by car takes about an hour. In February in Marco Island, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.