Things to do
Water and wildlife
No trip to Matlacha is complete without the water views and the wildlife that shows up for them.
Matlacha Pass is a designated aquatic preserve, and it shows! Visitors are greeted by our local show-offs, the dolphins, along with curious manatees, jumping mullet, ospreys, roseate spoonbills, herons, egrets, and a variety of marsh birds. There are several kayak rentals on the island, and they will give you a map of the best places to paddle.
The famous Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail runs right through Matlacha. Every day you’ll find wildlife lovers paddling the pass and photographing the sights.
For the less adventurous, join Captain Cathy’s Sunset Cruise or Island Tiki Tours. Both take you around the island by pontoon, so someone else does the navigating. Huck’s Landing rents watercraft for your own island adventures.
Local businesses
Members of the association get a link to their website. Run a business here? Join us.
- Captain Cathy Boat Tours
- Matlacha Boat Club
- Matlacha Outfitters
- Nautical Tiki Cruises
Love it here? So do we.
Visitors who keep coming back are members too. $15 a year.