15 days in Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

Head to St. Armands Circle and Detwiler's Farm Marketfor some retail therapy. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Stump Pass Beach State Park and Manasota Key Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Sarasota: Boca Grande Beach (in Boca Grande), Venice (Ideal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom, Venice Beach, &more) and Englewood Beach (in Englewood).

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Sarasota road trip planning app.

Greenville to Sarasota is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Greenville in June since evenings lows in Sarasota dip to 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Marco Island.

Relax by the water at Keewaydin Island and Tigertail Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Boat Tours & Water Sports and Cape Romano.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Marco Island sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Sarasota to Marco Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Fort Myers Beach.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Bonita Springs Public Beach and Revs Institute. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Coconut Point and Waterside Shops. Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Myers Beach: Naples (Clam Pass Park, Third Street South, &more) and Edison and Ford Winter Estates (in Fort Myers).

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Fort Myers Beach itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Marco Island to Fort Myers Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Fort Myers Beach are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to Sanibel Island.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Blind Pass Beach Park and Gulfside Beach. Kids will enjoy Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and Tarpon Bay Beach. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Bailey's General Store, enjoy the sand and surf at Bowman's Beach, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

Plan trip to Sanibel Island with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Sanibel Island is very close to Fort Myers Beach. In June, daily temperatures in Sanibel Island can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Captiva Island.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): view the masterpieces at 2 Islands Gallery, then tour the water at your own pace with Boat Rentals, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Captiva Chapel By-The-Sea.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Captiva Island trip planner.

Captiva Island is just a stone's throw from Sanibel Island. In June, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.