| this lively resort is 1. there are also 2 rooftop restaurants overlooking the gulf, and a laid-back ice cream shop. bright rooms have private balconies overlooking the gulf, and come with pull-out sofas, minifridges and microwaves. additional amenities include daily live music, 3 tiki bars, and a nightclub featuring djs. studios offer kitchenettes with dining areas, and 1-bedroom suites include full kitchens and larger balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres a heated pool, a playground and a water sports center that rents equipment. 2 miles from bowditch point park and a 15-minute drive from lovers key state park
Southwest Florida International Airport 30 min
Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (6 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bunche Beach (12 min)
Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Estero Bay (15 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Mound House (6 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers) (24 min)
Public beach offering picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus bike racks,noutdoor showers & restrooms. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (35 min)
A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Sanibel Lighthouse (23 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Lakes Park (16 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Lynn Hall Beach Park (8 min)
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lighthouse Beach Park (23 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Lovers Key State Park (13 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Bowditch Point Park (5 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (26 min)
Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Koreshan State Park (28 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (22 min)
3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. | 
