Southwest Florida International Airport 25 min
Edison & Ford Winter Estates (22 min) 21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum. Sanibel Lighthouse (15 min) The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Bowditch Point Park (11 min) Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Lynn Hall Beach Park (8 min) Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Bunche Beach (4 min) Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (18 min) 3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (27 min) A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (31 min) Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Lovers Key State Park (21 min) Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Koreshan State Park (24 min) Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Lakes Park (11 min) Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Lighthouse Beach Park (15 min) A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (8 min) Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (19 min) Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Mound House (15 min) Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. |