Gulf Coast Visitor Center

Devin Pendergast

2024-02

I came here to provide a float plan and get more information and advice on the kayak trip I was embarking to Tiger KeyEven though it is currently housed in a trailer, the bathrooms are open and accessible, and the staff and volunteers are super helpful!You can also get your stamp hereRegina and Harold are absolutely the best! They helped me further plan my route from the boat launch to Tiger Key. They provided key points of information that helped me navigate successfully while I was en route.Their pointers and advice was so helpful in making it a great trip with no issues.Thanks Regina and Harold!The boat launch is easy to access, and there is ample parking

Tanya Moore

2023-05

This was an incredible experience last year. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It was a little difficult to find exactly where to go at first for the kayak rental, but aside from that, everything else was terrific. The equipment was in good shape, and the tips for navigating the waterways were very useful.

Valerie D

2023-05

The visitors center was destroyed during hurricane Ian. But the have a tent up and you can take the 10,000 island boat tour from there- book online. The tour was so fun especially on a hot day. Saw white pelicans migrating dolphins and much more.

Todd “Toddtheplumber” Labus

2023-05

It’s Everglades national park so what’s not to like. We’ll the visitor center is gone due to hurricane so that’s why only 1 star. Did the airboat ride and was super fun. Definitely worth the drive. They said the visitor center will be back just not sure when.

wyndl jones (Brian Mendenhall)

2021-05

Great place to launch boats from and get a lot of information about the national park. You can rent kayaks/canoes, possibly other equipment but that's what I saw (I had my own kayak, perfect place to launch).Do not forget anything though .. I washed off my kayak spray skirt. hung it on the fence by the hose and left it there. I came back the next day and inquired at the lost and found but no one turned it in.

Sharon DeBlois

2021-05

Volunteers were personable and informative. We were unable to take the 90 minute 1000 Island boat tour because it was already filled up. However the volunteer directed us to the Cypress walking tour a few miles up the road which was an easy 1 mile boardwalk nature trail with interesting birds, vegetation and alligators. There was another volunteer at the end of the walking trail that was quite knowledgeable and informative on many aspects of the wildlife, habitat, trees and history of the area.

Martin Vanta

2022-05

One of the coolest visitors center I've ever been to! We were absolutely thrilled with our visit in Gulf Coast Visitor Center. We took the narrated 90 minutes boat tour out to Chokoloskee Bay and we saw a bunch of widelife: many dolphins, manatees, stingrays, pelicans, osprey, an eagle nest. The boat captains were so knowledgeable and humorous as well. So epic trip, highly recommend!

Sara Zober

2024-01

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J RonPhoto

2018-05

Rangers and volunteers are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Facility destroyed by Hurricane Irma several months ago and temporary trailer is not in service. Visitor Center lacks electricity, water & bathrooms (port-o-potties on location). Still hosting informative canoe trips, talks, limited camping. Beauty abounds!

Cymber Arnold

2022-05

We ended up arriving at the Visitor Center right around 5pm and the park ranger was nice enough to stay a little bit late to answer a few of our questions and give up a map to show us the best places to go to view wildlife. She was so kind and personable and we were very impressed with her customer service! I wouldn’t go to this area expecting a lot of attractions or entertainment, but if you enjoy wildlife and nature it is a really wonderful experience!

Rich KR

2024-03

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Lori Frail

2024-02

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Ray

2024-02

Friendly and accurate tourist information. Facilities and supplies seem limited, apparently due to recovering from storm damage. Nice people. Kinda hard to find though. Off the beaten path. Worth the stop if you have tourism questions.

The Stork Got Lost

2022-05

This was the best boat cruise we have ever done. Saw manitees, dolphins, spoonbills, and more. Guides worked well together, and we're very helpful and had lots of great information. The boat was clean and it was clear the crew loved and cared about the area!!

Chris Powers

2021-05

Such views! I withheld a star due to lack of decent facilities for visitors.We stopped here to get our permit that will allow us to trek into the wilderness that is our Everglades National Park.It is closer than Flamingo's visitor center and because we wanted to ensure our choices of campsites/chickees, I have been able to see it first hand.The tower shown in the background of one photo is a must

Simon

2023-05

The town looks pretty deserted. But then you arrive at the visitor center and start the boat tour and it is simply amazing. The skipper and the spotter help you to locate all kind of animals and actively try to find them. The guys are so much fun and know a lot about the animals The views are stunning too! But remember it is wildlife. So the animals could decide not to show up. But nevertheless it is worth every penny!

Brooke Fontanez

2022-05

Took the narrated 1.5 hr boat tour out to Indian Key and got to see sooooo many dolphins, osprey, an eagle nest. The boat captains were so knowledgeable and humorous as well. highly recommend!

Adam Vengroff

2023-05

There unfortunately isn't anything left in Everglades City except these signs and a gate.Update Google Maps there is no visitor center anymore.There is a boat launch.

Matthew Clement

2024-02

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Ncc Travel

2023-05

You can reserve a boat ride to see the wildlife in the Ten thousand islands. The boat was not too busy in July but it is recommended to purchase the tickets online before arriving.

Sergio Alfonso

2020-05

Visitor Center located in Everglades City with many restaurants offering local seafood in the area,staff super friendly and knowledgeable.Main atractions are the Boat Tours that last approximately 1.5 hours and required reservation in the visitor center. Many opportunities of watching wildlife specially dolphins and birds.kayak and canoe rentals available.

L. Yusnaviel García-Padrón

2024-01

Beautiful place. Unfortunately, I could not kayaking because you have to make the reservation at least with 24h in advance. But amazing experience.

Joseph Wilson

2022-05

One of the coolest visitor’s centers I’ve ever been to! They had SO many maps for you to take with you, and they had free orange juice and grapefruit juice! The staff were friendly and the bathrooms were clean. This place is definitely worth stopping for.

Jason Fair (Nomadic Nerd Project)

2021-05

Lots to do with camping nearby at Flamingo, boat rides, kayak and canoe rentals, etc. Plus they have food and a store. The upcoming center will be fun to go back and see. Tons of Manatees to see as well!

Martin Voegeli

2024-03

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Coleen Gaines

2018-05

Captain DeWayne and his mate Daniel were awesome! We had an excellent adventure with them. They are extremely knowledgeable in all facets of Everglades City and the wildlife residing in it! We will definitely be seeing them again!!!

Elizabeth Helms

2022-05

The boat tour is amazing. The tour guide was great. Not much other than the boat, but worth the stop.

Mark Maddox

2023-05

Always enjoy going to the National Parks lots to see and take in we just didn't have much time we were passing through we ate at a barbecue place I had smoke Mullet 👍🏼For God so Loved the world that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Anissa M

2023-05

Building is gone, but they still have a ranger out in a pop up tent to answer all your questions. We still had a great time.

Elisa Rich

2024-03

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