Not sure why there are three Yelp pages for the Fort Myers Beach. Thankfully, the beach has been…read moremostly restored since Hurricane Ian but still more to go. Love the little boutiques and eateries here. Today we crossed over the Matanzas Bridge into the Fort Myers Beach area which was very busy. Fortunately, we found a place to park directly under the bridge for $5.00 per hour. Only a five minute walk from the sandy beach, there were plenty of eateries to choose from for lunch and decided to eat at Snug Harbor Marina. Literally had a dang good grouper sandwich and a cold beer on a wooden dock overlooking the intercoastal waterways.

Amazing Beach! There…read morewas a lot of shells on the beach, including full whelks! I couldn't stop collecting all the shells they had on the beach! The beach was clean and spacious and had room to put my towel down even though it was crowded! Thank you Lee County Parks!

Serene. Calm. Beautiful. Friendly rangers. Easy parking on an April Saturday. Clear water. Clean…read morebeaches. Amazing.

Loved it! Went for two days. $8 a day is not bad. Parking is limited but we were able to sit away…read morefrom most folks. Found lots of shells the first day. Water was. It clear enough for us to snort but that could be the season (April). We did spot a manatee too!

The beach is always bustling and finding parking can be quite challenging and expensive. Despite…read morethe crowded atmosphere, there are plenty of fantastic dining options available. If you enjoy lively environments, then this spot is ideal for you! The sunset views are truly stunning. It's definitely worth a visit, just make sure to budget for the expenses.

Adjacent to the larger Lynn Hall beach, this smaller park is a little less busy. There is no…read morededicated parking, only two handicapped spaces. There are also no permanent structures. When I stopped by, only a portable trailer with restrooms. More of a beach park than the other with a few trees and picnic tables. [Review 13359 overall, 677 of 2020.]

This Lighthouse literally weathered the storm during hurricane Ian that ravaged most of Sanibel…read moreIsland and nearby Fort Myers Beach. After it was repaired from the damage, it stands as a symbol to all of us that appreciate the history of Sanibel Island and its importance to the area.

So happy to revisit the Sanibel Island Beach Lighthouse and see the Lighthouse…read more Some of the surrounding areas around the base of the Lighthouse are still restricted due to hurricane Ian damage. The beach is well maintained and there is public parking available.

My friends from Ohio were visiting last week and wanted to visit a beach. We picked Fort Myers…read moreBeach. First, get there early. There is free parking right at the beach, but it goes quickly. There is a pay lot easily within walking distance. The beach is huge. Nice white sand. There are bars with music, food trucks and snack vendors all right at the beach. There are public bathrooms right by the free parking. There are places that rent chairs and umbrellas. But we brought our own. It's a great family beach. Perfect for walking or just playing in the sand or water. Some shells on the beach, if you are looking for a souvenir. If you stay later than 2pm you will experience some crazy traffic getting to the bridge. But a great place to hang out!

Dreadful. Arrived March 1 and the beach has been covered in sargassum for the whole month. There is…read moreone restaurant open open on the south end of the island and frankly it sucks. The traffic trying to get into or out of town has to be timed to either early morning or after 730 pm because the north end of the island is a bottleneck. Now back to the sargassum, it's basically red seaweed that stinks and draws flies. It is 12 foot wide and in some places 18 inches high, if you want to go in the water you need to wade through this pile o stinky stuff to do so. Do NOT plan your vacation for Fort Myers Beach. The place is stinky.

Fort Myers Beach area is a cool beach vibe. This area was the first FL beach that I went to with my…read morehubby when we first started dating. So there's sweet and fluffy reminiscing for that reason. Our first trip over 10 years ago, and we stayed at the Gullwing Resort. It is on the other of the beach, the quieter side, and it was a sweet looking condo. Fast forward over 10 years later, and it looks like Ft. Myers hasn't changed much. It is like they haven't done many updates, and I feel like we are on a beach set back in time. For example, the pier area and stores looks like back in the day. The parking and the surrounding buildings are unoccupied and abandoned. Kinda sad because parts of this beach are beautiful. I hope in time they do some updates to this area. I do love that there are actually beach bars right on the beach and that it is so laid back.

I only drove through. In bumper to bumper traffic. Where little old ladies drunk from happy hour…read morewere walking. Faster than I was driving. Barely saw. Anywhere to park. It seems like a fun little area. Lots of cutesy kitschy shell shops, ice cream stands, outside beer gardens. You could not see any water at all while on the only road that traverses the island.

We loved Bunche Beach. Close proximity to North Fort Myers. Not a lot of parking, but the parking…read moreis super close to beach. My husband can't walk far. So this was great. Not a huge beach, but calmer and more natural than a lot of beaches. Beautiful and peaceful. Also nice array of shells.

Sweet, little hard-pressed sand beach with short, old, driftwood-like tree trunks poking up through…read morethe sand. Truly a locals' beach, clean, not huge, with sand bars to wade out into the water, lots of kids, folks on bicycles, views of downtown Ft. Myers & bridges. As far as we could tell, this is not a beach for shelling. Parking is only $2/hour, which is a real bargain.

Had an amazing private dolphin and shelling tour this week with Jessica & Rob. Jessica was…read morefantastic to work with throughout the booking process and was communicative, prompt, and helpful! Our day on the water was wonderful - we saw 4 dolphins (including one baby!), white pelicans, and enjoyed shelling at the end of Lover's Key State park! Jessica and Rob made the experience memorable, fun, and safe. Highly recommend for your charter needs!

Had a great time taking the kids out on a dolphin cruise in the back bay, Jessica and Rob are very…read moreknowledgeable and we had dolphins jumping out in the boat's wake.

Nice, peaceful island. No food or beverages sold, so bring your own. Restrooms were nice and clean…read moreand there is WiFi in the building. Beach chairs and umbrellas provided.

Big Hickory Island is a slice of paradise, a nice quiet beach in Bonita Springs area. Since it is…read moreprivate, you can get to it by ferry only if you stay at Hyatt or a couple of neighborhoods in the area to get the pass or by boat. You park, get into a shuttle that takes you to a small marina and then get onto the ferry. There are schedules to follow, last one at 4:30 pm coming back. That's a bit of a bummer of you want to catch the sunset, but for some days they stay longer especially of they have events on the island at the Beach House (cookouts, concerts, etc) which could be fun to attend. Once you are on the island, the relaxation starts, just a quick walk and you're on the beach. There are chairs and umbrellas set up and you can lay in the shade/sun with a book and enjoy the views. The water doesn't go deep, since it's the Gulf of Mexico so you can swim easily. There are beautiful shells to pick up, the best, cute birds around, pelicans and sometimes dolphins. There are restrooms at the club house, and a snack bar if you forgot your drinks, snacks, etc. Prices are reasonable. Wear flip flops since there are more shells around you can step on. The beach is never crowded, it is more natural, relaxing with the white sands and the turqoise water. I enjoyed my walks, my swims and sunbathing here, the perfect vacation spot. I am getting the blues just thinking about it. A slice of paradise in Florida!

We've passed the Newton Beach Park more than a thousand times. Today, we visit this small beach…read morepark operated by the Town of Fort Myers Beach. What an amazing discovery! This was the former beachfront home of Jim and Ellie Newton, who were friends with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Charles Lindbergh. It is known as the Seven Seas Cottage where Jim Newton wrote his book, Uncommon Friends in 1987. Across the street is a Publix supermarket. Town of Fort Myers Beach purchased this property in 2003 and preserved this property. It is family friendly, quiet place perfect for anyone that does not want the noise and action at Fort Myers Beach. It has two bocce courts, Chickee Huts, with picnic tables with outdoor shower, restrooms with about 30 space for parking. The current rate is $3 per hour from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Of course, public beach access is available! You can explore the natural beauty through a guided walk along the shore on Tuesday and Thursday (9:00 AM). This is normally provided by a Naturalist by the Mound House nearby. There is Yoga group with weekly meeting/workout here but somehow, I forget their schedule. This is a small but a great place to enjoy the beach without the crowd!

Great beach location. Probably around 15-20 parking spots. I believe 3$ per hour. They have…read moreimmaculate bathrooms. The men's had 1 urinal, 2 stalls "1 for handicap accessible", and 1 changing stall. They also have a covered picnic area, and 1 outdoor shower. There were a couple of jelly fish we seen today on the beach so we took extra pro caution while swimming. We enjoyed the Long Beach line, soft white sand, and the kids enjoyed being able to go out quite. Ways. Overall an easy 4 star beach.