Doreen’s guidebook Ft Myers

Doreen
Doreen’s guidebook Ft Myers

City/town information

Before bridges connected Estero Island to the mainland, Fort Myers Beach was seven miles of coastline known for shallow water and little else. Safe beaches remain, joined now by family-friendly resorts, Gulf-side seafood restaurants and energetic nightlife. Fort Myers Beach sits on Estero Island, a seven-mile coastline that has captivated the imaginations of visitors from near and far. Add family-friendly resorts, quaint cottages, Old Florida charm, fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and the annual Shrimp Festival, and it's a beach vacation paradise. Explore truly wild surroundings at Lovers Key State Park with a refreshing beach day, bike ride or hike. Try fishing in quiet waterways or kayaking alongside gentle manatees. Drive up Estero Island and across to San Carlos Island for a closer look at the boats of the local Shrimp Fleet. For lunch, stop at Smokin’ Oyster Brewery, and relish the mouthwatering seafood and intriguing memorabilia.
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Fort Myers Beach
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Before bridges connected Estero Island to the mainland, Fort Myers Beach was seven miles of coastline known for shallow water and little else. Safe beaches remain, joined now by family-friendly resorts, Gulf-side seafood restaurants and energetic nightlife. Fort Myers Beach sits on Estero Island, a seven-mile coastline that has captivated the imaginations of visitors from near and far. Add family-friendly resorts, quaint cottages, Old Florida charm, fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and the annual Shrimp Festival, and it's a beach vacation paradise. Explore truly wild surroundings at Lovers Key State Park with a refreshing beach day, bike ride or hike. Try fishing in quiet waterways or kayaking alongside gentle manatees. Drive up Estero Island and across to San Carlos Island for a closer look at the boats of the local Shrimp Fleet. For lunch, stop at Smokin’ Oyster Brewery, and relish the mouthwatering seafood and intriguing memorabilia.

Sightseeing

Located on beautiful Captiva Island, Captiva Cruises has shared shelling, island-destination, dolphin-watch and sunset cruises with Southwest Florida for 35 years. Join us as we explore the fabulous outer islands of Cabbage Key, Useppa and Boca Grande or Cayo Costa State Park or come aboard for shelling trips, dolphin and wildlife adventures, sunset or sailing cruises and private charters. Captiva Cruises is sure to be the highlight of your trip!
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Captiva Cruises
5400 South Seas Plantation Road
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Located on beautiful Captiva Island, Captiva Cruises has shared shelling, island-destination, dolphin-watch and sunset cruises with Southwest Florida for 35 years. Join us as we explore the fabulous outer islands of Cabbage Key, Useppa and Boca Grande or Cayo Costa State Park or come aboard for shelling trips, dolphin and wildlife adventures, sunset or sailing cruises and private charters. Captiva Cruises is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

Park and Beach

Located on Little Hickory Island between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, this popular beachfront park features swimming, sheltered picnic areas and a sand volleyball court.
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Bonita Beach Park
27954 Hickory Blvd
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Located on Little Hickory Island between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, this popular beachfront park features swimming, sheltered picnic areas and a sand volleyball court.
The 2-mile long beach offers beautiful beaches and plenty of activities. Enjoy multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling. Kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles are available for rent. Explore serene canals and lagoons that are favorite grazing spots for manatees and shorebirds. Noted in its name — the park is a popular romantic destination and frequently hosts picturesque Gulf-side weddings.
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Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd
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The 2-mile long beach offers beautiful beaches and plenty of activities. Enjoy multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling. Kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles are available for rent. Explore serene canals and lagoons that are favorite grazing spots for manatees and shorebirds. Noted in its name — the park is a popular romantic destination and frequently hosts picturesque Gulf-side weddings.

Things to do

Kayak Excursions offers kayak rentals, guided tours, kayak fishing trips and kayak fitness classes in Lee County, with service provided regularly at Bunche Beach in Fort Myers. All services include free delivery to a location of your choice, or we can make suggestions of locations for you. Kayaking is a family friendly activity and there is absolutely no experience necessary.
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Kayak Excursions
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Kayak Excursions offers kayak rentals, guided tours, kayak fishing trips and kayak fitness classes in Lee County, with service provided regularly at Bunche Beach in Fort Myers. All services include free delivery to a location of your choice, or we can make suggestions of locations for you. Kayaking is a family friendly activity and there is absolutely no experience necessary.
Take a day or weekend in Key West
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Key West Express
1200 Main St
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Take a day or weekend in Key West

Breweries

Palm City Brewing Company
7887 Drew Cir
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Crazy Dingo Brewing Company
8500 Penzance Blvd
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Coastal Dayz Brewery
2161 McGregor Blvd
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Food scene

At A Table Apart, we have decided to take a step in the right direction and focus on sustainable seafood & natural meats. We serve seafood that is not considered overfished or seafood that does not contain high levels of mercury. We also have chosen meat and poultry products which reflects the same beliefs (No Hormones, No Antibiotics, Farm to table programs, Natural production). Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
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A Table Apart Restaurant (Closed Summer June 22 - August 2019)
4295 Bonita Beach Rd SW
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At A Table Apart, we have decided to take a step in the right direction and focus on sustainable seafood & natural meats. We serve seafood that is not considered overfished or seafood that does not contain high levels of mercury. We also have chosen meat and poultry products which reflects the same beliefs (No Hormones, No Antibiotics, Farm to table programs, Natural production). Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Food, Shopping and more

Lots of great restaurants, shopping and seeing all the beautiful people
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5th Avenue Shopping Naples Florida
649 5th Ave S
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Lots of great restaurants, shopping and seeing all the beautiful people