Fort Myers Beaches

Fort Myers beaches are more diverse in their offerings than other area beaches. These sandy spots are great for shell searching excursions, boardwalks, or exploring the salt marshes with the famous Florida mangroves. While the interior has magnificent beaches for families with a multitude of services and nearby amenities, some of the exterior beaches are great for people looking for seclusion or increased privacy. Although still public accessed beaches, the parks and beaches in this end of the peninsula are a little off the beaten track and can offer a less congested experience at the beach mostly due to the reduced offering of amenities and services. Parking and washrooms are generally available. As always, the beaches at Fort Myers are naturally beautiful with glistening white diamond sand and relaxing ocean surf.

Bunche Beach - a 731- acre facility that is a tidal wetlands located on San Carlos Bay. The terrain varies here from smooth sand beach to salt flats to mangrove forest. Open sunrise to sunset; no amenities. Located at 18201 John Morris Rd.

Fort Myers Beach - 15 minutes from the Fort Myers area, on the Gulf of Mexico. Popular beach for swimming, fishing, sailing and windsurfing. Facilities include restrooms, showers, picnic area, parking, handicap access and concessions. Take San Carlos across the Matanzas Bridge to the Beach.

Fort Myers Public Beach - along Estero Blvd. Small white signs denote parking/access to the beach from Estero.

Little Hickory Island Beach Park - facilities include picnic area, restrooms, handicap access and showers. Good for swimming, surf fishing and windsurfing. Near Bonita Beach in Fort Myers

Bowman's Beach. On Sanibel's northwest end, this beach is a magnet for families. Bowman Beach Rd., Sanibel, 941-472-6477. Parking 75¢ per hr; max $3 a day.

Clam Pass Recreation Area. This park is a glistening stretch of particularly pristine white sand. A 3,000-ft boardwalk winds through tropical mangroves to the beach. Seagate Dr., Naples, 941-353-0404. Parking $4. Daily 8-sunset.

Captiva Beach. The beach on Captiva's north end is peaceful. Limited space for parking. Captiva Dr., Captiva, 941/472-6477. Parking 75¢ per hr.

Lighthouse Beach. Good for shell collecting. The beach attracts a mix of families, shell seekers, and singles. Next to the historic wooden Sanibel Lighthouse. This lighthouse is a landmark and was built in 1884 when the entire island was a nature preserve. The lighthouse is not open to the public. Rest rooms are available. Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 941-472-6477. Parking $2 per hr.

Resident's Beach. Resident's Beach is on the south side of Marco Island. Parking, a concession stand, picnic areas, rest rooms, and showers. 618 Collier Blvd., Marco Island, no phone. Parking 75¢ per hr. Daily sunrise-sunset.

Tarpon Bay Beach. This quiet beach is good for shelling. Tarpon Bay Rd. off Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, 941-472-6477. Parking $2 per hr.

Tigertail Beach. This beach is on the southwest side of the island. Parking, a concession stand, a picnic area, sailboat rentals, volleyball, rest rooms, and showers. 480 Hernando Ct., Marco Island, 941-642-0818 Parking $4 Daily 8-sunset.

Turner Beach. On the southern tip of Captiva, Turner Beach is a quiet beach excellent for shelling. Parking is quite limited. Captiva Dr., Captiva, 941-472-6477. Parking 75¢ per hr.

Fort Myers Beaches

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