Southwest Florida International Airport 30 min
Mound House (19 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (22 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Lynn Hall Beach Park (13 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lighthouse Beach Park (17 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Bowman's Beach (30 min) This beach is popular with beachcombers searching for seashells & offers swimming & picnic areas. Edison & Ford Winter Estates (22 min) 21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum. Sanibel Lighthouse (17 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (21 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (12 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Lakes Park (16 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Lovers Key State Park (26 min) Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Bunche Beach (7 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (32 min) Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Bowditch Point Park (16 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (29 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. |