Andrew’s Bonita Springs guidebook
Food scene
Great local ice cream shop that has been around a long time.
30 locals recommend
Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
15 8th StGreat local ice cream shop that has been around a long time.
Local beach bar/restaurant. There isn't many restaurants directly on the beach in Bonita (this may be the only one) The food isn't anything gourmet but its a good place to get a few drinks and basic food/appetizers and walk on the beach.
122 locals recommend
Doc's Beach House
27908 Hickory BlvdLocal beach bar/restaurant. There isn't many restaurants directly on the beach in Bonita (this may be the only one) The food isn't anything gourmet but its a good place to get a few drinks and basic food/appetizers and walk on the beach.
I haven't personally dined here since it changed name/ownership but its located directly on the water which is hard to find in Bonita Springs as far as restaurants go (most are inland)
113 locals recommend
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SWI haven't personally dined here since it changed name/ownership but its located directly on the water which is hard to find in Bonita Springs as far as restaurants go (most are inland)
Great High end shopping, restaurant destination or late night destination. Has wine bars, cigar bars, night clubs, good variety of restaurants, British pub, whole foods, coffee shop, high end movie theater (service at your seat)
370 locals recommend
Mercato
9110 Strada PlGreat High end shopping, restaurant destination or late night destination. Has wine bars, cigar bars, night clubs, good variety of restaurants, British pub, whole foods, coffee shop, high end movie theater (service at your seat)
Beautiful waterfront restaraunt right on the docks in old Naples.
44 locals recommend
The Dock At Crayton Cove
845 12th Ave SBeautiful waterfront restaraunt right on the docks in old Naples.
Beautiful waterfront bar right on Naples Bay, walk around the shops, explore nearby Tin City (waterfront shops). Also walking distance to 5th Avenue
14 locals recommend
Shane's Cabana Bar
495 Bayfront PlBeautiful waterfront bar right on Naples Bay, walk around the shops, explore nearby Tin City (waterfront shops). Also walking distance to 5th Avenue
A great little local breakfast/lunch spot that has been around for a long time.
11 locals recommend
Dolly's Produce Patch and Eatery
9930 Bonita Beach Rd SEA great little local breakfast/lunch spot that has been around for a long time.
Bonefish Grill
26381 S Tamiami TrailThis place is a chain but they have great food, moderate prices
I haven't been here in years but its a great location right on the river. Great place to grab lunch or dinner after a day at the beach
14 locals recommend
Big Hickory Grille
26107 Hickory BlvdI haven't been here in years but its a great location right on the river. Great place to grab lunch or dinner after a day at the beach
A local favorite that has been around for a long time. It is on the water.
75 locals recommend
The Fish House Restaurant
4685 Bonita Beach Rd SWA local favorite that has been around for a long time. It is on the water.
The Bohemian Restaurant
Great atmosphere and food
reat place for breakfast or lunch. Sit out on the large patio and enjoy the breeze
29 locals recommend
Survey Cafe
10530 Wilson Streat place for breakfast or lunch. Sit out on the large patio and enjoy the breeze
It is a chain but great atmosphere and location (Mercato)
34 locals recommend
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
9123 Strada PlIt is a chain but great atmosphere and location (Mercato)
Great Thai food, very close to the house
12 locals recommend
Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche - Bonita Springs
3300 Bonita Beach Rd SWGreat Thai food, very close to the house
Walking distance to the house, great place for Pizza, beer and wine
11 locals recommend
Leoni's Pizzeria
4131 Bonita Beach Rd SWWalking distance to the house, great place for Pizza, beer and wine
Great place to watch sports. Huge beer selection and reasonably priced food.
Miller's Ale House - Naples
6320 Hollywood DrGreat place to watch sports. Huge beer selection and reasonably priced food.
Pick your own strawberries! check season before visiting though.
6 locals recommend
Farmer Mikes U Pick
26031 Morton AvePick your own strawberries! check season before visiting though.
Sightseeing
This is one for the adventurous/off the beaten path traveler. It will require renting/bringing a kayak and padding some distance. I have renter from a shop in Estero on US41 and made the paddle. You could also paddle from Lovers key or rent a boat. Its the highest point in Lee County and was built by the Indians from shells.
Mound Key
This is one for the adventurous/off the beaten path traveler. It will require renting/bringing a kayak and padding some distance. I have renter from a shop in Estero on US41 and made the paddle. You could also paddle from Lovers key or rent a boat. Its the highest point in Lee County and was built by the Indians from shells.
This is a great beach to visit. You do have to pay to park but you get a scenic ride to the beach via a shaded limo style golf cart down about 2 miles or boardwalk through the mangroves (or you can walk it if you prefer) I highly recommend making a right on the beach and setting up by the pass. You can wade across the river to pelican bay's beach (tide permitting) or wade up the river and explore the mangroves. This beach has showers, bathrooms, rental equipment and food/drink all avaliable.
125 locals recommend
Clam Pass Park
465 Seagate DrThis is a great beach to visit. You do have to pay to park but you get a scenic ride to the beach via a shaded limo style golf cart down about 2 miles or boardwalk through the mangroves (or you can walk it if you prefer) I highly recommend making a right on the beach and setting up by the pass. You can wade across the river to pelican bay's beach (tide permitting) or wade up the river and explore the mangroves. This beach has showers, bathrooms, rental equipment and food/drink all avaliable.
Great place for a romantic evening walk (open till 11pm) Great for fishing or to visit the beach. Parking is paid by metering. Beautiful beach and pier with very clean bathrooms and showers.
66 locals recommend
Naples Pier
Naples PierGreat place for a romantic evening walk (open till 11pm) Great for fishing or to visit the beach. Parking is paid by metering. Beautiful beach and pier with very clean bathrooms and showers.
Small zoo but great place to explore for a few hours
407 locals recommend
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdSmall zoo but great place to explore for a few hours
I highly recommend taking a day trip to Sanibel and Captiva. There is a toll (if your in a rental car be careful due to the daily toll pass fee's plus the toll, toll booths currently closed due to covid). Sundial resort has a great beach bar but the is many to choose from. If you have a truck/Bike rack I would recommend taking a scenic ride around the island (lots of shade)
111 locals recommend
Sanibel Island
I highly recommend taking a day trip to Sanibel and Captiva. There is a toll (if your in a rental car be careful due to the daily toll pass fee's plus the toll, toll booths currently closed due to covid). Sundial resort has a great beach bar but the is many to choose from. If you have a truck/Bike rack I would recommend taking a scenic ride around the island (lots of shade)
Great historical property. Not many good museums in SW Florida but this one I recommend.
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdGreat historical property. Not many good museums in SW Florida but this one I recommend.
This is the center of "Old Bonita" Not long ago this was a not so great part of town but over the last 20 years it has been transformed into an artsy downtown area. I haven't personally visited them but the Everglades Wonder Gardens and Shangri-La Springs I have heard good things about.
Depot Park
10375 Pennsylvania AveThis is the center of "Old Bonita" Not long ago this was a not so great part of town but over the last 20 years it has been transformed into an artsy downtown area. I haven't personally visited them but the Everglades Wonder Gardens and Shangri-La Springs I have heard good things about.
A large relatively remote beach. You do have to enter via Barefoot Beach (a private gated community) There is restrooms, showers etc. I recommend walking down to Wiggins pass if your looking for a long walk on the beach.
79 locals recommend
Barefoot Beach Preserve
505 Barefoot Beach BlvdA large relatively remote beach. You do have to enter via Barefoot Beach (a private gated community) There is restrooms, showers etc. I recommend walking down to Wiggins pass if your looking for a long walk on the beach.
Another great beach with parking, showers, bathrooms etc
10 locals recommend
Little Hickory Beach Park
26082 Hickory BlvdAnother great beach with parking, showers, bathrooms etc
Open daily 8am-sunset. Camping, hiking, picnic area, playground, kayak and canoe rentals, boat launch on the Estero River, guided historic tours, Sunday Farmers Market among other events
44 locals recommend
Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew RdOpen daily 8am-sunset. Camping, hiking, picnic area, playground, kayak and canoe rentals, boat launch on the Estero River, guided historic tours, Sunday Farmers Market among other events
Another amazing beach. paid entrance, lots of board walks and miles of beautiful beaches. Lots of nature to see here (birds, alligators, manatees etc.)
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdAnother amazing beach. paid entrance, lots of board walks and miles of beautiful beaches. Lots of nature to see here (birds, alligators, manatees etc.)
Nice touristy area worth a visit. If you have to choose between this and Naples Pier I'd recommend Naples over it. If your on the way to Sanibel/Captiva though its worth a visit.
55 locals recommend
Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach
10 Old San Carlos BlvdNice touristy area worth a visit. If you have to choose between this and Naples Pier I'd recommend Naples over it. If your on the way to Sanibel/Captiva though its worth a visit.
I've never been myself but I hear it is definitely worth a visit
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore DrI've never been myself but I hear it is definitely worth a visit
Another one I haven't personally visited but I've been told its a beautiful walk through the mangroves on a boardwalk. Great place to see some Alligators.
34 locals recommend
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary BoardwalkAnother one I haven't personally visited but I've been told its a beautiful walk through the mangroves on a boardwalk. Great place to see some Alligators.
Lowdermilk Park
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd NAnother beautiful beach with parking, showers, bathrooms etc
Another great beach, again you do have to pay to enter. Make sure you get there early on the weekends/holidays as the parking lots fill up fast. You can still access it by parking over the bridge and walking but if you get parked inside the park it makes things a lot easier. They do allow grilling on the provided charcoal grills (bring your own charcoal) You can walk down to the pass and eat at picnic tables in the shade between the parking lot and the beach. They have showers and bathrooms also.
142 locals recommend
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Another great beach, again you do have to pay to enter. Make sure you get there early on the weekends/holidays as the parking lots fill up fast. You can still access it by parking over the bridge and walking but if you get parked inside the park it makes things a lot easier. They do allow grilling on the provided charcoal grills (bring your own charcoal) You can walk down to the pass and eat at picnic tables in the shade between the parking lot and the beach. They have showers and bathrooms also.
Beautiful beach on Marco Island. I wouldn't drive this far just for the beach but if you want to make a day trip to Marco and Naples its worth a visit.
98 locals recommend
Tigertail Beach
430 Hernando DrBeautiful beach on Marco Island. I wouldn't drive this far just for the beach but if you want to make a day trip to Marco and Naples its worth a visit.
This is a must-see for kids and adults. Take a lovely stroll and see all of the plant and animal life.
75 locals recommend
Everglades Wonder Gardens
27180 Old 41 RdThis is a must-see for kids and adults. Take a lovely stroll and see all of the plant and animal life.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdGreat local zoo
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th StBonita Jetski & Parasail
27908 Hickory BlvdPure Florida
1200 5th Ave SGood boat tour company, opportunity to see Dolphins, Manatee's etc.
Naples Princess
550 Port O Call WaySight seeing on Naples bay, dinner and or drinks onboard
All Water Excursions Marina
12345 Tamiami Trail NGreat place to rent kayaks, paddle boards or jet skis
Great place for river kayaking. Highly recommend a paddle to mound key (highest point in lee county)
30 locals recommend
Estero River Outfitters
20991 S Tamiami TrailGreat place for river kayaking. Highly recommend a paddle to mound key (highest point in lee county)
Island breeze kayak and paddleboardtours and rentals
Kayak tour company. good way to see Manatees
Shopping
Great flea market open on the weekends only. Good shopping for souvenir's etc.
30 locals recommend
Flamingo Island Flea Market
11902 Bonita Beach Rd SEGreat flea market open on the weekends only. Good shopping for souvenir's etc.
Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrGreat outdoor mall/shopping center/restaurant location.
Very high end shopping, restaurant's, bars. Live music at some locations. Great place to park and walk around. Food can be pricey but there is some bargain locations such as Sushi Thai
287 locals recommend
5th Avenue South
5th Avenue SouthVery high end shopping, restaurant's, bars. Live music at some locations. Great place to park and walk around. Food can be pricey but there is some bargain locations such as Sushi Thai
Great outdoor shopping and restaurant area. Most of the shops and restaurants are on the water.
8 locals recommend
Venetian Bay
Great outdoor shopping and restaurant area. Most of the shops and restaurants are on the water.
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdA nice large outlet mall about 15 minutes from the house
Great indoor shopping mall. Centrally located in Naples and has lots of dining options
78 locals recommend
Coastland Center
1900 Tamiami Trail NGreat indoor shopping mall. Centrally located in Naples and has lots of dining options
Publix Super Market at The Center of Bonita Springs
3304 Bonita Beach Rd SWClosest major grocerie store
Tin City
1200 5th Ave SGreat for shopping and sight seeing
Mercato
9110 Strada PlGreat outdoor mall with shops, movie theater, bars and restaurants
Gambling
The greyhound track portion recently closed for good but there is a brand new poker room located on the property.
10 locals recommend
Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Racing & Poker
10601 Bonita Beach Rd SEThe greyhound track portion recently closed for good but there is a brand new poker room located on the property.
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 S 1st StClosest major casino
Water Park
Great water park for the kids and family. Don't expect Disney like water park but they do have a lazy rivers, slides, etc.
93 locals recommend
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
15000 Livingston RdGreat water park for the kids and family. Don't expect Disney like water park but they do have a lazy rivers, slides, etc.
beachfront, believe pool passes are now available for the day
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach
beachfront, believe pool passes are now available for the day
Cocktail
This is a great place to stop for after-dinner cocktails. They have live music and their cocktails are wonderful.
Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge
This is a great place to stop for after-dinner cocktails. They have live music and their cocktails are wonderful.
The London Club
Great live Jazz music
Off the Hook Comedy Club
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Great place to catch a live comedy show
The Vine Room Naples
Great atmosphere and amazing cocktails
Bike rentals
Need some bikes? They have rentals for just $15 a day, even less if you rent for a week
Bonita Bikes LLC
Need some bikes? They have rentals for just $15 a day, even less if you rent for a week