Southwest Florida International Airport 32 min
Koreshan State Park (31 min) Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (38 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Lynn Hall Beach Park (9 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (10 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (25 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Bowditch Point Park (5 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Sanibel Lighthouse (26 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Bowman's Beach (38 min) This beach is popular with beachcombers searching for seashells & offers swimming & picnic areas. Estero Bay (19 min) This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Lakes Park (19 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Lighthouse Beach Park (26 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (29 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Lovers Key State Park (17 min) Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Mound House (10 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Bunche Beach (15 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. |