Southwest Florida International Airport 46 min
Barefoot Beach County Preserve (23 min) Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach learning center butterfly garden & walking trail. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (44 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Estero Bay (6 min.) This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Mound House (9 min.) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound with artifacts & cultural programs. Bonita Beach Dog Park (7 min.) Sandy beach & dog run with shallow water plus free parking restrooms & canine showers. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (17 min.) Fishing and beach Lover S Key (11 min.) This 2-mi.-long beach popular for picnicking and sunbathing is accessible by boardwalk or tram. Koreshan State Park (33 min.) Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities historic buildings trails & canoe streams. Lynn Hall Beach Park (18 min.) Small beach park with a fishing pier restrooms showers & parking plus picnic & grill facilities. Cabbage Key (40 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier picnic area & showers. Bowditch Point Park (21 min.) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views trails & access to a swimming beach. Sanibel Lighthouse (40 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Lakes Park (32 min.) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing also offers bike & boat rentals trails & picnic spots. |