Southwest Florida International Airport 33 min
Bowditch Point Park (19 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Lighthouse Beach Park (14 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Lynn Hall Beach Park (16 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lakes Park (19 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (16 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (17 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (37 min) Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village (16 min) Living history museum about pioneer life, with 7 restored buildings, from a school to a post office. Bunche Beach (10 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers) (16 min) Public beach offering picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus bike racks,noutdoor showers & restrooms. Lovers Key State Park (29 min) Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Bowman's Beach (26 min) This beach is popular with beachcombers searching for seashells & offers swimming & picnic areas. Sanibel Lighthouse (14 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (26 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Captiva Island (36 min) Tranquil island offering scenic views, long sand beaches, abundant wildlife & fishing. |