Activities
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Beaches
Fort Myers Beach
Crescent Beach Family Park 8.5 mi
Right across the Matanzas Pass Bridge with 400 feet of beach, four access points, & saltwater fishing (license required).
Lynn Hall Memorial Park 8.5 mi
Popular beach park next to Times Square includes easy beach access that is close to restaurants and shops.
17-acre park on northern Fort Myers Beach with Gulf and bay access, hiking trails, picnic areas, & a free public boat dock.
Small beachfront park offering picnic tables shaded under a tiki hut, along with changing rooms.
San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach 7.4 mi
Part of a tidal wetlands reserve with mangroves, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water, sunset views, kayak rentals & birdwatching.
Sanibel Island Beaches
Historic 1884 lighthouse, sandy Gulf shores, fishing pier, natural beauty walking trails with abundant wildlife. Dogs allowed.
Gulfside City Beach Park 14.9 mi
Algiers Beach features a scenic loop trail, leashed pet-friendly areas, picnic spots, & boardwalks for easy beach access.
Family-friendly, wide sandy shores, calm Gulf waters for swimming, shelling, and relaxing. Handy parking & restrooms..
Bonita Springs & Estero Beaches
Pristine white sand, gentle Gulf waves, unspoiled natural surroundings where dolphins and manatees are often spotted.
Trams 8 am - sunset. Rentals: paddling gear, chairs, & umbrellas. Plus gift shop & discovery center.
Dogs can run off-leash in calm waters. Low tide reveals more beach; weekends are busiest.
Beachfront park features swimming, sheltered picnic areas & sand volleyball.
Little Hickory Island Park 18.5 mi
Secluded park is quaint and is just down the road from nearby Bonita Beach.
Other local options:
Outdoor Activities
Walk & Explore
Edison & Ford Winter Estates 7 mi
Museum & 21-acre botanical garden featuring the winter homes and innovations of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
Fort Myers River District 7.6 mi
⭐Revitalized area featuring historic buildings, unique shops, and numerous restaurants. Check out Artwalk (First Friday) & Music Walk (Third Friday).
Historic botanical garden & refuge, rescued flamingos & alligators, interactive bird feeding, + vintage Old Florida charm.
Historic nature preserve & planetarium, daily star shows & live animal encounters, scenic hiking trails, + home to a rescued bald eagle.
Mini Golf
⭐Elevated mini-golf with Tiger Woods-designed courses, TV's, outdoor dining & bar, and on-course food & drink delivery.
Medieval castle-themed mini-golf course amid waterfalls, tropical plants & other garden scenery.
Mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.
Baseball
Minnesota Twins' spring training home. 8,730-seat stadium. Also used by the Fort Myers Miracle and Mighty Mussels.
Boston Red Sox's spring training home, mirrors Fenway Park with a Green Monster and matching field dimensions.
Outdoor Fun
Tropical Breeze Fun Park 11.4 mi
Tropical-themed adventure park, home to the world's longest mini-golf hole, glow-in-the-dark GellyBall battles, + on-course beer & wine slushies..
Margaritaville's action-packed aquatic playground, massive heated lagoon pool, daily live entertainment, direct beach access, + poolside bar & grill.
Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise 11.4 mi
⭐Interactive pirate ship cruises, swashbuckling family adventures or lively 21+ only voyages, full onboard bar, + scenic harbor views.
Gator Mike's Family Fun Park 8.6 mi
Cape Coral’s premier adventure park, aerial ropes & ziplines, go-karts, mini-golf, arcade & paintball, + on-site dining.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark 8.6 mi
Southwest Florida’s largest waterpark, massive wave pool & lazy river, interactive pirate cove for kids, adrenaline-pumping speed slides + beer & Margaritas.
Massive 5-acre tropical lagoon, floating obstacle course, water slides & mini-golf, sandy beaches, + swim-up bar.
Parks
⭐Expansive nature park & freshwater lake for fishing, bike & boat rentals, botanical gardens & fragrance trails, miniature railroad & train museum, + scenic boardwalks.
⭐Expansive 3,500-acre wetland sanctuary, 1.2-mile boardwalk loop, diverse wildlife like alligators & otters, + interactive interpretive center.
⭐Non-captive warm-water refuge, seasonal manatee viewing & kayak rentals, scenic boardwalks, + butterfly garden. (mid-Dec to Mar).
J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge 16.9 mi
U.S.'s largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem and is renowned for its spectacular migratory bird populations.
Other Options:
Rentals & Tours
Bike, Boat, & Beach Rentals
Bike rentals of various brands, for kids and adults, as well as older adult 3 wheelers.
Bike, kayak & paddleboard rentals, free delivery & pick-up. Lowest rates/best service.
Gas & electric scooters, golf carts, bicycles, electric bikes, and unique scoot coupes.
FMB Carts They bring the cart to you
EZGO gas golf carts, street legal up to 35 mph, with all essential safety features.
Beach wheelchairs (FM Beach) 10.9 mi
Fort Myers Beach offers wheelchair-friendly stays and free beach wheelchairs. (239-765-0202)
Fort Myers Boat Rentals 8.5 mi
Rent USCG-equipped boats for half or full days, and enjoy island hopping with opportunities to see dolphins, manatees, rays, and shorebirds.
Bunche Kayak Excursions 8.5 mi
Rent USCG-equipped boats for half or full days, and enjoy island hopping with opportunities to see dolphins, manatees, rays, and shorebirds.
Tours
Manatee & Eco River Tours 20.6 mi
Visit W.P. Franklin Locks with a Master Naturalist, take a (Dec-Feb) manatee tour, or a BYOB sunset cruise with food.
Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise 8.5 mi
Embark on a pirate adventure aboard an authentic ship with family, or on an adults-only cruise.
50’ catamaran with dolphin tours, sunset cruises, eco tours, & party cruises. Enjoy views, marine life, and a full-service bar.
Family-friendly boat tours of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island featuring wildlife like dolphins, osprey, and manatees.
Endless Summer Charters 7.4 mi
Saltwater fishing featuring Tarpon, Snook, & Grouper. Enjoy backcountry & offshore adventures in a prime angling locale.
Kayak Excursion Bunche Beach 7.2 mi
Kayak & Stand up Paddle Board rentals, guided tours, & free delivery to homes, vacation rentals, or public launch sites.
Scenic beach getaway, dolphin, and sunset cruises, with karaoke & live tunes on unique tiki boats, sipping BYOB cocktails.
Rentals Tours
Indoor Activities
Museums
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 15.7 mi
Vast collection of seashells, educational exhibits, and interactive displays celebrating mollusks and coastal ecosystems.
3-story museum featuring American Modern & ancient Chinese art plus a glass dome conservatory.
IMAG History & Science Center 7.9 mi
Interactive educational museum for all ages offers 60+ exhibits including a hurricane simulator.
Movie theaters
Multiscreen cinema, first-run Hollywood films, affordable matinee prices, reclining seats, + lobby arcade games.
Multi-screen theater complex, new release films, plush seating, + concession stand.
Indoor Activities
FL's largest indoor go-kart, multi-level racing, arcade & VR games, duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, + restaurant and bar.
Bowling with special options, laser tag, arcade games, ropes course, Gel Blasters, + restaurant and bar.
Lumber Axe Whisky Bar & Grill 5.2 mi
Axe throwing, live music venue, whiskey bar & grill + burgers & signature cocktails.
All-ages, old-school roller skating rink plus a cafe with casual chow, pizza, prizes, video games, beer, and wine.
Sports-bar style setting, arcade & midway games, American classics like burgers & ribs, + restaurant and bar.
Other nearby options:
Shopping
Gifts
⭐Shopping destination with 100+ hand-crafted boutique retailers offering fashion, fine art, jewelry, gifts, and home décor.
Island Visions, Gallery & Gifts 7.4 mi
Local art and beach-inspired jewelry alongside unique treasures from around the world.
Wilford & Lee Home Accents 2.3 mi
Coastal-inspired, home accessories store offering everything for beach-style living. + seasonal décor, jewelry, and gifts.
Novelty and souvenir shop known for its humorous, inappropriate, branded apparel, one-of-a-kind t-shirts and fun gifts
Home
⭐Air plants, shell hangers, and DIY terrariums with wine or beer in a relaxed setting.
Curious Cargo Home Decor 4.0 mi
Coastal and tropical furnishings, unique wall art, lamps, dining sets, and nautical-themed accents.
DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery & Gifts 3.6 mi
Co-op gallery with 25+ local artists showcasing original art, jewelry, and crafts; new exhibits each first Friday.
Antique & vintage nautical pieces, 50s-70s décor, art glass, tiki items, Mexican & Haitian art, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Clothes
H•Blu•O Beach Outfitters 4.2 mi
Beach and island-themed gifts, including apparel, accessories, and novelty items, while supporting charitable causes.
Surf apparel, beach gear, swimwear, accessories, home décor, and branded souvenirs for the whole family.
Shopping Center
Gulf Coast Town Center 10.7 mi
Miromar Outlets 13.8 mi
Santini Marina Plaza Shops 12.9 mi
Other places we like:
Live Performance
Theater
BB Mann Performing Arts Hall 1.8 mi
Southwest Florida's largest proscenium stage hosts National Touring Broadway musicals.
Small stage for plays and other performances by local and professional troupes.
Florida Repertory Theatre 7.5 mi
Storied 1917 venue for plays, musicals & more produced by a regional professional theater company.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 3.9 mi
Long-running theater offering a full lunch & dinner menu paired with a Broadway-style show.
Murder Mystery Dinner Train 6.0 mi
Dinner-theater attraction offering a 5-course American meal & a comic mystery on a retro train ride.
Concerts
Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 5.2 mi
The largest nightclub and live concert venue with a 25,000 sq/ft Western Style Saloon, 400 ft bar, 1800 sq/ft stage, and 4500 sq/ft dance floor.
Air Plant Emporium Map 5.7 mi.
Air plants, shell hangers, and DIY terrariums with wine or beer in a relaxed setting.
Curious Cargo Home Decor Map 4.0 mi.
Coastal and tropical furnishings, unique wall art, lamps, dining sets, and nautical-themed accents.
DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery & Gifts Map 3.6 mi.
Co-op gallery with 25+ local artists showcasing original art, jewelry, and crafts; new exhibits each first Friday.
Bars
H2O Beach Outfitters Map 4.2 mi.
Beach and island-themed gifts, including apparel, accessories, and novelty items, while supporting charitable causes.
Ron Jon Surf Shop Map 10.7 mi.
Surf apparel, beach gear, swimwear, accessories, home décor, and branded souvenirs for the whole family.
Shopping Center
Gulf Coast Town Center Map 10.7 mi.
Miromar Outlets Map 13.8 mi.
Santini Marina Plaza Shops Map 12.9 mi.
Other places we like:
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