Location:
Fort Myers Beach is located on Estero Island, which runs along the
Gulf of Mexico southwest of Fort Myers and north of Naples. Visitors
fly into Southwest Florida International Airport. The island is
southwest of the airport.
Attractions: The main attraction at Fort Myers Beach is, of
course, the beach. Here you can parasail, jetski, rent a canoe or
kayak or just take the sun in. At the Tours Information Center near
the pier, you can book a boat cruise and beach activities. An
excellent choice is
Fort Myers Beach
Cruises, located off the island on San Carlos Boulevard, next to
Johnny Leverock’s Restaurant. Check out the Getaway Marina for a
fishing expedition or rent bikes to get around the island while
avoiding the traffic! If you’ve had too much sun, you can catch a
movie and lunch or dinner at the Beach Theatre or try your luck on one
of the casino boats, either the
Big “M” Casino or the
Leisure Lady Casino.
The surrounding communities of Fort Myers, Naples and Sanibel Island
have much to offer as well.
 Map
of Fort Myers Beach Attractions
Beaches: Fort Myers Beach is the perfect spot for a
beach-lover’s vacation. Here you will enjoy the calm waters of the
Gulf of Mexico for family-friendly swimming and water activities, soft
sandy beaches, and lots of sunshine. The beach runs all along the
island, from Bowditch Point Regional Park at the north end to Lover’s
Key State Park at the south end.
Shopping: While you won’t find a major mall or department store
on the island, you will find a variety of shopping choices for your
souvenir purchases, beach gear, men’s and women’s apparel and more. At
the southern end of the island, you’ll want to stop in at the Book
Nook, where new and used books are sold and you can exchange your used
books for store credit toward your purchases. Nearby Sanibel Island is
a shopper’s paradise, and you’ll want to stop at the Sanibel Tanger
Factory Stores on the way.
Dining: Fort Myers Beach offers a variety of dining options,
from fast food to ethnic specialties to fine dining. Many restaurants
offer outdoor seating -- one good choice for a casual, moderately
priced lunch or dinner is the Beached Whale, where you can dine
rooftop with a beautiful view of the island and the gulf or enjoy live
entertainment on the first floor. Another is the Beach Pierside Grill,
which offers outdoor seating right at the beach and live
entertainment. A personal favorite for breakfast is the Gulfshore
Grill, which is also located on the beach and offers a panoramic gulf
view. And for fine dining, you can’t miss with Channel Mark.
Accommodations: Those looking for lots of activity will want to
stay at the north portion of the island just over the bridge (also
known as Times Square), where you’ll find shopping, dining, beach
activities and nightlife all within walking distance of the hotels and
resorts. Those looking for a more relaxing vacation will want to stay
south of the Times Square area.
 Directory
of Southwest Florida Hotels & Vacation Rentals
Map
of Fort Myers Beach North Hotels & Vacation Rentals
Map
of Fort Myers Beach South Hotels & Vacation Rentals |
