40 days in Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

Explore Sanibel Island's surroundings by going to Cape Coral (Lorne's Art Gallery & Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, explore and take pictures at Sanibel Causeway, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Isabel Catholic Church, and contemplate the long history of Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sanibel Island online tour planner.

Seattle to Sanibel Island is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Seattle to Sanibel Island due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Seattle in March, plan for much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Sanibel Island: temperatures range from 81°F by day to 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Punta Gorda.

Venture out of the city with trips to Venice (Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, Venice Area Audubon Society, &more), Englewood (Manasota Key Beach, Lemon Bay Park, &more) and Wicked Dolphin Distillery (in Cape Coral).

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Punta Gorda journey maker website.

Traveling by car from Sanibel Island to Punta Gorda takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in March, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bradenton.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bradenton: Sarasota (Ted Sperling Park, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Ringling, take a leisurely stroll along Riverwalk, look for all kinds of wild species at Robinson Nature Preserve, and contemplate the long history of Manatee Village Historical Park.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Bradenton day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Punta Gorda to Bradenton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Bradenton can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Naples.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Bonita Springs (Barefoot Beach Preserve, Farmer Mikes U Pick, &more), Fort Myers (Lakes Regional Park, Manatee Park, &more) and Fort Myers Beach (Times Square, Fort Myers Beach, &more).

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Naples online trip planner.

You can drive from Bradenton to Naples in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in April, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Marco Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marco Island: Ochopee (H.P. Williams Roadside Park, Kirby Storter Roadside Park, &more) and Museum of the Everglades (in Everglades City).

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Marco Island online tour itinerary planner.

Marco Island is just a short distance from Naples. In April, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.