Area Activities
Here is a list of just some of the many activities you can take part in while staying in Ft Myers Beach.

Lovers Key State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/loverskey
8 a.m. until sundown 239-463-4588
Admission Fees - $5.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people. Single occupancy vehicle - $3.00
Just over the bridge is the far entrance to Lover's Key...a nature paradise. Lovers Key is a blend of recreational and educational experiences. The park hiking trails, kayak & other watersport rentals to explore the waters, fishing, mangroves, diverse aquatic animals, bathhouses, picnic shelters, shelling and some of the mostbeautiful remote beaches.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
888-377-9475
www.edison-ford-estate.com
When you visit Thomas A. Edison's winter homes, you enter a world unlike any you have ever seen. The furnishings and architecture of these gracious, rambling buildings are reminiscent of a bygone era; yet there are many innovations which we do not have in the most modern of homes. Along with his home, you get to view Mr. Edison's laboratory and a museum housing his famous inventions and exhibits. Edison's 14 acres of tropical botanical garden, one of the most complete in America, contains more than a thousand varieties of plants imported from all over the world.

Manatee Park
239.694.3537
A unique park where visitors can view the endangered West Indian Manatee in a non-captive, natural environment along with native plants and butterfly gardens.

Sanibel Lighthouse Boardwalk
One Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-6397
The most photographed aspect of Sanibel Island is the Sanibel Lighthouse. The lighthouse has been a landmark since 1884 and has a beautiful wheelchair-accessible boardwalk that leads to the lighthouse.

Fishing Guides

Chris Rush
www.fishinginfortmyers.com
There is nothing more incredible than being out on the pristine blue waters catching fish. Chris Rush gave us our first experience by hooking us up with 110 lb tarpon.

Lee Island Outfitters
www.leeislandoutfitters.com
Orvis endorsed shop and guides, they specialize in light tackle fishing and carry a full line of clothing, fishing tackle and accessories.

Beaches

Blind Pass Beach
The beaches of Sanibel are famous for shelling, and no place is better for that than Blind Pass Beach at the midway point between Sanibel and Captiva islands.

Fort Myers Beach
The large sands of Fort Myers Beach support lots of people having fun, swimming in the warm waters and pausing along the beach boardwalk for food and drink at one of the many beachfront restaurants and bars.

Lovers Key
The large but little-used island park has some of the most unique views of the Gulf framed through the fallen trees that create a natural sculpture garden with the shells left behind on them by visitors. The park is large enough that you can find great tranquility and your own private paradise.

Bowman's Beach
239-472-6397
Although the area's most popular beach,Bowman's Beach still has plenty of room for you to find your own private spot to relax and enjoy the shelling and swimming.

Captiva Beach
All the way at the end of the island, it is tranquil and offers some of the most amazing sunset views.