The Best of Ft Myers Beach
Sightseeing
A 712-acre Florida State Park located
on Lover's Key and three other barrier islands.
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdA 712-acre Florida State Park located
on Lover's Key and three other barrier islands.
A mixed use 17-acre Park that is located at the northern tip of Estero Island.
38 locals recommend
Bowditch Point Park
50 Estero BlvdA mixed use 17-acre Park that is located at the northern tip of Estero Island.
THE SHELL FACTORY is an old-school roadside attraction that has been tucked away on the outskirts of North Fort Myers, Florida (35 minute away from our property), for about 80 years. While it has a lake with bumper boats, a couple of restaurants, a nature park, botanical gardens, and a zipline, its two big claims to fame are being the largest seashell retailer in the world and having the largest taxidermy collection in North America.
Despite its location away from the beaten path of tourist attractions along the beaches, the Shell Factory has a certain charm and a surprising number of attractions. The Nature Park has hundreds of exotic and domestic animals (many are rescues), restaurants and bars, a dog park, and mini golf, all squeezed together around their massive shell store and year-round Christmas shop.
What is truly odd is the collection of taxidermy, with examples from all over the world, which got grafted onto a shell retailer.
72 locals recommend
Shell Factory
2787 N Tamiami TrailTHE SHELL FACTORY is an old-school roadside attraction that has been tucked away on the outskirts of North Fort Myers, Florida (35 minute away from our property), for about 80 years. While it has a lake with bumper boats, a couple of restaurants, a nature park, botanical gardens, and a zipline, its two big claims to fame are being the largest seashell retailer in the world and having the largest taxidermy collection in North America.
Despite its location away from the beaten path of tourist attractions along the beaches, the Shell Factory has a certain charm and a surprising number of attractions. The Nature Park has hundreds of exotic and domestic animals (many are rescues), restaurants and bars, a dog park, and mini golf, all squeezed together around their massive shell store and year-round Christmas shop.
What is truly odd is the collection of taxidermy, with examples from all over the world, which got grafted onto a shell retailer.
Take a nice stroll to our local hotspot. Here you can find abundant options to shop, eat, drink and savor the music and beach vibe! Once there you can walk onto the pier. [0.5 miles – 10 minute walk from our Bungalow]
59 locals recommend
Times Square Tattoo
959 Estero BlvdTake a nice stroll to our local hotspot. Here you can find abundant options to shop, eat, drink and savor the music and beach vibe! Once there you can walk onto the pier. [0.5 miles – 10 minute walk from our Bungalow]
City/town information
Just a 20 minute drive away, a must visit when in town.
Due to easy causeway access, Sanibel is a popular tourist destination known for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. More than half of the island is made up of wildlife refuges, the largest being J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
118 locals recommend
Sanibel
Just a 20 minute drive away, a must visit when in town.
Due to easy causeway access, Sanibel is a popular tourist destination known for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. More than half of the island is made up of wildlife refuges, the largest being J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Captiva Island, located 40 minutes away from our property, is often associated with the neighboring island of Sanibel to the south.
Both are all about the outdoors – biking, sailing, birding and water activities abound. A sliver of land nestled against the state’s southwest coast,
Captiva Island has a slightly off-kilter and almost magical feel. You might discover a giant frog in Captiva Island, a restaurant where it’s Christmas all year long, or even a tiny starfish.
39 locals recommend
Captiva
Captiva Island, located 40 minutes away from our property, is often associated with the neighboring island of Sanibel to the south.
Both are all about the outdoors – biking, sailing, birding and water activities abound. A sliver of land nestled against the state’s southwest coast,
Captiva Island has a slightly off-kilter and almost magical feel. You might discover a giant frog in Captiva Island, a restaurant where it’s Christmas all year long, or even a tiny starfish.
Food scene
Small but charming, their biscuit sandwiches and cinnamon rolls are out of this world. [Cash only]
72 locals recommend
Heavenly Biscuits
110 Mango StSmall but charming, their biscuit sandwiches and cinnamon rolls are out of this world. [Cash only]
MoJoe's Coffee Cafe
1740 Estero BlvdA solid coffee shop with a good pastry selection.
Our favorite option for breakfast, a very short walk from our Bungalow. Plenty of outdoor seating, as well.
44 locals recommend
Tuckaway Cafe
2301 Estero BlvdOur favorite option for breakfast, a very short walk from our Bungalow. Plenty of outdoor seating, as well.
Rays Pizza
118 Crescent StGreat delivery or 'takeout' pizza, just a few blocks away. (239) 765-7437
Doc Ford’s Fort Myers Beach sits on the back of Estero Bay on San Carlos Island and offers some of the best waterfront dining on Ft. Myers Beach. Experience live music and watch the largest shrimp boat fleet in the U.S. head in and out of the gulf thru Matanzas Pass. With seating inside and out, it’s a great view and the food is solid.
144 locals recommend
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Ft. Myers Beach
708 Fishermans WharfDoc Ford’s Fort Myers Beach sits on the back of Estero Bay on San Carlos Island and offers some of the best waterfront dining on Ft. Myers Beach. Experience live music and watch the largest shrimp boat fleet in the U.S. head in and out of the gulf thru Matanzas Pass. With seating inside and out, it’s a great view and the food is solid.
Just a short walk from our Bungalow, located inside the DiamondHead Resort. A great 'fine dining' option.
Cōste Island Cuisine delights guests with fresh seafood, prime cuts of meat, and decadent desserts paired with fine wine and spirits. Grab a drink at our open concept bar or take in stunning beach and gulf views from our outdoor dining terrace.
9 locals recommend
Cōste Island Cuisine
2000 Estero BlvdJust a short walk from our Bungalow, located inside the DiamondHead Resort. A great 'fine dining' option.
Cōste Island Cuisine delights guests with fresh seafood, prime cuts of meat, and decadent desserts paired with fine wine and spirits. Grab a drink at our open concept bar or take in stunning beach and gulf views from our outdoor dining terrace.