amenities include an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and free parking. studios add full kitchens, while upgraded rooms include ocean views. this laid-back beach hotel in a colorful building with an annex is a 4-minute walk from fort myers beach fishing pier, 5 minutes' walk from lynn hall memorial park and a mile from matanzas pass preserve. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids age 17 and under stay at no cost. decorated in a classic nautical style, the simple rooms offer free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves Southwest Florida International Airport 29 min
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. Bunche Beach (12 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Lovers Key State Park (14 min) Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Lighthouse Beach Park (23 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. 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. Lynn Hall Beach Park (5 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Estero Bay (16 min) This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Bowditch Point Park (5 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (3 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers) (24 min) Public beach offering picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus bike racks,noutdoor showers & restrooms. Mound House (7 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. 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. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (22 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. |