Guide Book - Things to Do, Eating, Shopping

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Guide Book - Things to Do, Eating, Shopping

Shopping and Restaurants

Shopping and Restaurants - A few minutes drive from our guest suite. At the time of this printing, Restaurants include: Moe's Southwest Grill, Five Guys Burgers, California Pizza Kitchen, Amore Brick Oven Pizza, Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Starbucks Coffee, and many more. Shopping includes: Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Ross, Dillards, TJ Maxx, and many many more smaller shops!
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Coconut Point
23106 Fashion Dr
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Shopping and Restaurants - A few minutes drive from our guest suite. At the time of this printing, Restaurants include: Moe's Southwest Grill, Five Guys Burgers, California Pizza Kitchen, Amore Brick Oven Pizza, Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Starbucks Coffee, and many more. Shopping includes: Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Ross, Dillards, TJ Maxx, and many many more smaller shops!
Outlet Shops and Restaurants. Over 60 Outlet shops for high-end retailers. Bring your walking shoes . . . and buy some too. :-)
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Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Rd
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Outlet Shops and Restaurants. Over 60 Outlet shops for high-end retailers. Bring your walking shoes . . . and buy some too. :-)
This a wonderful plaza with so many shops and restaurants to visit! To name a few: Target, Home Goods, Marshalls, Ross, Burlington, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Bass Pro Shop, Panera, BJs Restaurant, Cheddars, Chipolte, First Watch, World of Beer
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Gulf Coast Town Center
9903 Gulf Coast Main St
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This a wonderful plaza with so many shops and restaurants to visit! To name a few: Target, Home Goods, Marshalls, Ross, Burlington, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Bass Pro Shop, Panera, BJs Restaurant, Cheddars, Chipolte, First Watch, World of Beer
DAY TRIP: Very nice location to visit. Lots of quaint shops and restaurants. On the water so enjoy eating and sightseeing!
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Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta Esplanade
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DAY TRIP: Very nice location to visit. Lots of quaint shops and restaurants. On the water so enjoy eating and sightseeing!
Downtown Fort Myers - Lots of shops and restaurants. Right on the Caloosahatchee River.
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River District
2180 W First St
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Downtown Fort Myers - Lots of shops and restaurants. Right on the Caloosahatchee River.

Grocery Stores

Twenty-minute drive but worth the trip . . . Gourmet food, grocery items, and entertainment.
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Oakes Farms Seed to Table Market
4835 Immokalee Rd
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twenty-minute drive but worth the trip . . . Gourmet food, grocery items, and entertainment.
Only 1/2 mile from our guest suite. Nice clean grocery store.
Publix Super Market at Corkscrew Village
21301 S Tamiami Trail
Only 1/2 mile from our guest suite. Nice clean grocery store.
Upscale Super Walmart - Has both grocery items and Walmart store items. Only 1/2 mile from our guest suite.
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Walmart Supercenter
1619 Del Prado Blvd S
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upscale Super Walmart - Has both grocery items and Walmart store items. Only 1/2 mile from our guest suite.
Gourmet grocery store with lots of organic options
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Sprouts Farmers Market
2224 Logan Blvd N
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gourmet grocery store with lots of organic options

Day Trip Ideas

DAY TRIP: On Marco Island. Spend the day at the beach and also explore Marco. Lots of places to grab a bite to eat and shop.
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Playa Tigertail
430 Hernando Dr
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DAY TRIP: On Marco Island. Spend the day at the beach and also explore Marco. Lots of places to grab a bite to eat and shop.
DAY TRIP: In Naples there is a quaint shopping village which is not to be missed. Lots of small shops in mall-style buildings. While in Naples, make sure to see the Naples Pier, Third Street shopping and of course Fifth Avenue.
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Tin City
1200 5th Ave S
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DAY TRIP: In Naples there is a quaint shopping village which is not to be missed. Lots of small shops in mall-style buildings. While in Naples, make sure to see the Naples Pier, Third Street shopping and of course Fifth Avenue.
World Famous Zoo (Caribbean Gardens) with lots of animals and shows. It is in Naples. While there, don't miss out on visiting the Naples Pier, Tin City, and the Coastland Mall. Entrance fee required at the zoo. Take a boat ride to see the monkeys or feed the giraffes by hand, very knowledgeable and kind staff.
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Zoológico de Nápoles en los Jardines del Caribe
1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd
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World Famous Zoo (Caribbean Gardens) with lots of animals and shows. It is in Naples. While there, don't miss out on visiting the Naples Pier, Tin City, and the Coastland Mall. Entrance fee required at the zoo. Take a boat ride to see the monkeys or feed the giraffes by hand, very knowledgeable and kind staff.
DAY TRIP: Famous Fifth Avenue in Naples. If you drive to Naples, make sure to stop here and walk along Fifth Avenue. Lots of shops and restaurants. While here, make sure to also go to the Naples Pier.
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5th Avenue Shopping Naples Florida
649 5th Ave S
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DAY TRIP: Famous Fifth Avenue in Naples. If you drive to Naples, make sure to stop here and walk along Fifth Avenue. Lots of shops and restaurants. While here, make sure to also go to the Naples Pier.
DAY TRIP: This is a nice drive for the day. Spend the day at Boca Grande Beaches and visit some nice shops.
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Boca Grande
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DAY TRIP: This is a nice drive for the day. Spend the day at Boca Grande Beaches and visit some nice shops.
DAY TRIP: A nice place to visit for free. Wildlife area with places to park and explore. Lots of mall lakes with sitting areas. Rustic
Babcock Webb Wildlife Management Area
Tuckers Grade
DAY TRIP: A nice place to visit for free. Wildlife area with places to park and explore. Lots of mall lakes with sitting areas. Rustic
DAY TRIP: This is a worthy day trip! You can visit and explore the Ringling home and also see the Ringling museum. They have a fair museum with lots of artifacts. Sarasota is roughly a 90 minute drive from our guest suite.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DAY TRIP: This is a worthy day trip! You can visit and explore the Ringling home and also see the Ringling museum. They have a fair museum with lots of artifacts. Sarasota is roughly a 90 minute drive from our guest suite.
DAY TRIP: Very nice location to visit. Lots of quaint shops and restaurants. On the water so enjoy eating and sightseeing!
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta Esplanade
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DAY TRIP: Very nice location to visit. Lots of quaint shops and restaurants. On the water so enjoy eating and sightseeing!
DAY TRIP: This island has nice shops and restaurants. There are also beaches and the famous Sanibel lighthouse. Fishing can be done right from the causeway leading onto the island. One of our favorite spots to go for sunset is the causeway leading onto the island. - Beaches: 1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities. 2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot. 3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing. 4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available. Nature: 1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center. 2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake. Restaurants: 1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks. 2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop 3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions 4. Matzaluna Italian
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sanibel Island
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DAY TRIP: This island has nice shops and restaurants. There are also beaches and the famous Sanibel lighthouse. Fishing can be done right from the causeway leading onto the island. One of our favorite spots to go for sunset is the causeway leading onto the island. - Beaches: 1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities. 2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot. 3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing. 4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available. Nature: 1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center. 2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake. Restaurants: 1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks. 2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop 3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions 4. Matzaluna Italian

Things to Do

Water Park in Naples. About 30 miles South of our guest suite. Spend the day soaking in the sun, floating in a lazy river and going down slides. Entrance Fee required
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
15000 Livingston Rd
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Water Park in Naples. About 30 miles South of our guest suite. Spend the day soaking in the sun, floating in a lazy river and going down slides. Entrance Fee required
Kayak or canoe down the famous Estero river. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife along the way! ** Just down the street from our guest suite so an easy way to spend the day!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estero River Outfitters
20991 S Tamiami Trail
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kayak or canoe down the famous Estero river. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife along the way! ** Just down the street from our guest suite so an easy way to spend the day!
DAY TRIP: If gambling is your thing . . . This is a full-style casino. This is 35 miles from our guest suite. Not a small place, this is an upscale casino. Located in Immokalee. The city is less desireable, but the casino is gorgeous.
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Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 S 1st St
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DAY TRIP: If gambling is your thing . . . This is a full-style casino. This is 35 miles from our guest suite. Not a small place, this is an upscale casino. Located in Immokalee. The city is less desireable, but the casino is gorgeous.
Famous homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Take a tour of the houses, gardens and workshops. Entrance fee required.
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd
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Famous homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Take a tour of the houses, gardens and workshops. Entrance fee required.
If you like flea markets, this is a gem. One of the largest flea markets in all of Florida. Will take a whole day to walk through. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Free admission and parking
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Fleamasters Fleamarket
4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you like flea markets, this is a gem. One of the largest flea markets in all of Florida. Will take a whole day to walk through. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Free admission and parking
A great place to visit for Florida-related activities.
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Fábrica de Conchas
2787 N Tamiami Trail
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A great place to visit for Florida-related activities.
If you like trains, this is the place for you. In Fort Myers. Entrance Fee required.
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Railroad Museum of South Florida
7330 Gladiolus Dr
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If you like trains, this is the place for you. In Fort Myers. Entrance Fee required.
A fun cruise aboard a pirate ship. For kids and adults. They have a rum cruise for adults only during the evening.
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Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise
2500 Main St
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A fun cruise aboard a pirate ship. For kids and adults. They have a rum cruise for adults only during the evening.
Historic Theme style park. In Historic downtown Bonita Springs.
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Everglades Wonder Gardens
27180 Old 41 Rd
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Theme style park. In Historic downtown Bonita Springs.
Small Flea Market in Bonita Springs. Only open on the weekend. Free entrance and free parking.
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Flamingo Island Flea Market
11902 Bonita Beach Rd SE
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Small Flea Market in Bonita Springs. Only open on the weekend. Free entrance and free parking.
A great putt-putt golf course that is close to our guest suite in Estero.
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Congo River Golf
24270 S Tamiami Trail
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A great putt-putt golf course that is close to our guest suite in Estero.
Rent a boat for the day and explore Estero Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. Visit beaches that are inaccessible to others!
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Bonita Boat Rentals
26395 Hickory Blvd
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Rent a boat for the day and explore Estero Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. Visit beaches that are inaccessible to others!
Small putt-putt golf course. Family-owned. Great value. In Bonita Springs just South of Estero.
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Golf Safari Inc
3775 Bonita Beach Rd SW
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small putt-putt golf course. Family-owned. Great value. In Bonita Springs just South of Estero.
If you drive to Naples and like plants/gardens this is a worthy visit.
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Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Dr
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If you drive to Naples and like plants/gardens this is a worthy visit.
If you go to Sanibel Island and you like birds and wildlife. This drive-through park is a great place to visit!
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive
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If you go to Sanibel Island and you like birds and wildlife. This drive-through park is a great place to visit!
Not to be missed . . . Take a stroll on the pier. See fish and birds. Spend the day at the beach. While there make sure to visit 3rd street shopping area and Fifth Avenue!
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Muelle de Nápoles
25 12th Ave S
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not to be missed . . . Take a stroll on the pier. See fish and birds. Spend the day at the beach. While there make sure to visit 3rd street shopping area and Fifth Avenue!
Right down the street. Great place to spend the day exploring the old buildings and wildlife. Right on the Estero river with good opportunities to sit and enjoy the river.
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Parque Estatal Koreshan
3800 Corkscrew Rd
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Right down the street. Great place to spend the day exploring the old buildings and wildlife. Right on the Estero river with good opportunities to sit and enjoy the river.

Food scene

50's style restaurant with home cooking. Great for breakfast!
41 Diner
19050 S Tamiami Trail
50's style restaurant with home cooking. Great for breakfast!
Fresh seafood. Isn't the fanciest place but if you want fresh seafood, this is the place for you.
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Skip One 41 - Seafood Restaurant and Market
15820 S Tamiami Trail
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Fresh seafood. Isn't the fanciest place but if you want fresh seafood, this is the place for you.
Cute place in Fort Myers serving comfort food.
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Fancy's Southern Cafe
8890 Salrose Ln
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Cute place in Fort Myers serving comfort food.
A fun place to grab a bite - grab a seat on the patio and eat right on the water! On Fort Myers Beach, so enjoy the shopping that is near by.
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Nervous Nellie's of Ft Myers Beach
1131 First St
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A fun place to grab a bite - grab a seat on the patio and eat right on the water! On Fort Myers Beach, so enjoy the shopping that is near by.
On the water at Lover's Key which is between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita. It is a drive to get there, but you can eat right on the water and see beautiful sunsets!
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Flipper's on the Bay
8767 Estero Blvd
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On the water at Lover's Key which is between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita. It is a drive to get there, but you can eat right on the water and see beautiful sunsets!
Excellent pizza and italian food
Pino's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
24600 South Tamiami Trail
Excellent pizza and italian food
Not fancy schmancy but good food . . .
FK Your Diet
19630 S Tamiami Trail
Not fancy schmancy but good food . . .
If you like Italian delis and food stores you will LOVE DeRomos!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DeRomo's Restaurant
26851 S Bay Dr
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you like Italian delis and food stores you will LOVE DeRomos!
Waterfront grill
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Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SW
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Waterfront grill
Good food and a GREAT place to watch the sunset. Can be crowded so get there early . . .
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Doc's Beach House
27908 Hickory Blvd
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Good food and a GREAT place to watch the sunset. Can be crowded so get there early . . .
If you make a day trip to Sanibel, don't miss out on the bubble room . . . It is not only a great place to eat but is a sightseeing adventure!
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Bubble Room
15001 Captiva Dr
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If you make a day trip to Sanibel, don't miss out on the bubble room . . . It is not only a great place to eat but is a sightseeing adventure!
If you are on Sanibel island and want to get a nice bite to eat, this is a good spot.
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The Island Cow
2163 Periwinkle Way
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If you are on Sanibel island and want to get a nice bite to eat, this is a good spot.
If you are on Sanibel Island this is a great place to eat. They have THE BEST lobster bisque in the United States!
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Matzaluna The Italian Kitchen
1200 Periwinkle Way
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If you are on Sanibel Island this is a great place to eat. They have THE BEST lobster bisque in the United States!
PIZZA - The closest place to grab a pizza - just down the street. Upscale pizza but very good.
Zino Ristorante
20041 South Tamiami Trail
PIZZA - The closest place to grab a pizza - just down the street. Upscale pizza but very good.
Chicago-style pizza. Italian food. Only about 1/2 mile from our guest suite.
Rosati's Pizza
21301 South Tamiami Trail
Chicago-style pizza. Italian food. Only about 1/2 mile from our guest suite.
Family Owned and good food for a quick bite. Take Out Only
Super Wok
18011 South Tamiami Trail
Family Owned and good food for a quick bite. Take Out Only
A good deli-style sub! Eat-in or take out
Jersey Mike's Subs
8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE
A good deli-style sub! Eat-in or take out

Beaches

All Southwest Florida beaches are beautiful! Park in one of the parking lots that are along the road. most require parking of around $2 or more.
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Bonita Beach
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All Southwest Florida beaches are beautiful! Park in one of the parking lots that are along the road. most require parking of around $2 or more.
Excellent location to spend the day at the beach! A Shuttle takes you to the beach from where you park. Entrance fee required.
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Parque Estatal Lovers Key
8700 Estero Blvd
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Excellent location to spend the day at the beach! A Shuttle takes you to the beach from where you park. Entrance fee required.
Fort Myers Beach is a nice place to see the beach and also shop in quaint stores. Lots of eating options available as well. Can be very busy during the season so get there early.
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Fort Myers Beach
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Fort Myers Beach is a nice place to see the beach and also shop in quaint stores. Lots of eating options available as well. Can be very busy during the season so get there early.
Great State Park right on the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of parking. Entrance fee required. Naples beaches are beautiful with white sand. - A good day trip to spend the day at the beach!
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
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Great State Park right on the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of parking. Entrance fee required. Naples beaches are beautiful with white sand. - A good day trip to spend the day at the beach!
DAY TRIP: A secluded Island Beach . . . You need to drive onto Sanibel and then onto Captiva to get to it so it is definitely a day trip to the beach. But the beaches on Captiva and the best in the World.
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Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse Lane
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DAY TRIP: A secluded Island Beach . . . You need to drive onto Sanibel and then onto Captiva to get to it so it is definitely a day trip to the beach. But the beaches on Captiva and the best in the World.
DAY TRIP: This island has nice shops and restaurants. There are also beaches and the famous Sanibel lighthouse. Fishing can be done right from the causeway leading onto the island. One of our favorite spots to go for sunset is the causeway leading onto the island. - Beaches: 1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities. 2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot. 3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing. 4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available. Nature: 1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center. 2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake. Restaurants: 1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks. 2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop 3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions 4. Matzaluna Italian
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sanibel Island
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DAY TRIP: This island has nice shops and restaurants. There are also beaches and the famous Sanibel lighthouse. Fishing can be done right from the causeway leading onto the island. One of our favorite spots to go for sunset is the causeway leading onto the island. - Beaches: 1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities. 2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot. 3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing. 4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available. Nature: 1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center. 2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake. Restaurants: 1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks. 2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop 3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions 4. Matzaluna Italian