Decked Out Beach Cabana Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Mound House is a historical home turned museum. It sits
atop an archaeological site, known as the Estero Island Site,
which was excavated in the early 2000s. The mound itself is a midden, meaning it is made up of discarded items,
and was purposely piled up by the Calusa Indians starting roughly 2000 years ago. Archaeologists study the
materials found in the mound to gain insight and understanding about the Calusa people, how they lived, and
their culture.
72 locals recommend
Mound House
451 Connecticut StThe Mound House is a historical home turned museum. It sits
atop an archaeological site, known as the Estero Island Site,
which was excavated in the early 2000s. The mound itself is a midden, meaning it is made up of discarded items,
and was purposely piled up by the Calusa Indians starting roughly 2000 years ago. Archaeologists study the
materials found in the mound to gain insight and understanding about the Calusa people, how they lived, and
their culture.
Winter homes of Henry Ford and Tomas Edison. Gardens, museum.
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdWinter homes of Henry Ford and Tomas Edison. Gardens, museum.
Former utopian colony based on the belief that the universe exists in a hollow sphere.
https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/arts-history-koreshan-state-historic-site/
44 locals recommend
Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew RdFormer utopian colony based on the belief that the universe exists in a hollow sphere.
https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/arts-history-koreshan-state-historic-site/
Food scene
Lunch/Dinner – Excellent seafood. Great location on the back bay where you can see the boats and yachts passing by
Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant
645 Old San Carlos BlvdLunch/Dinner – Excellent seafood. Great location on the back bay where you can see the boats and yachts passing by
Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill
1819 79th Street CausewayBreakfast/lunch/dinner – On the sand
Junkanoo Beach
4761 Estero BlvdLunch/Dinner - On the sand
Nervous Nellie's of Ft Myers Beach
1131 First StLunch/Dinner – On the bay
Lunch/dinner – NOT on the water. Great Baby back ribs. But for some reason they only sell a half rack.
39 locals recommend
The Whale
1249 Estero BlvdLunch/dinner – NOT on the water. Great Baby back ribs. But for some reason they only sell a half rack.
The Salty Crab Bar & Grill
1154 Estero BoulevardBreakfast/lunch/dinner – On the sand
Lunch/Dinner – On the bay (over the bridge). Good food and great view.
55 locals recommend
Dixie Fish Co.
714 Fishermans WharfLunch/Dinner – On the bay (over the bridge). Good food and great view.
Lunch/Dinner – On the bay (over the bridge). Great views and great reviews.
10 locals recommend
Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe
702 Fishermans WharfLunch/Dinner – On the bay (over the bridge). Great views and great reviews.
Mr tequila
10391 Corkscrew Commons DriveLunch/dinner – NOT on the water. Pretty good Tex/Mex.
GREAT ICE CREAM. The breakfast is good also. The food part closes at 3PM but Ice Cream is open til 9 or 10 PM. Our favorite place for ice cream
25 locals recommend
Truly Scrumptious
7205 Estero BlvdGREAT ICE CREAM. The breakfast is good also. The food part closes at 3PM but Ice Cream is open til 9 or 10 PM. Our favorite place for ice cream
Royal Scoop - FMB
2307 Estero BlvdFresh Catch Bistro
4761 Estero BlvdMoms Restaurant Fort Myers Beach
2450 Estero BlvdGreat biscuits and Cinnamon rolls
The Island's Pancake House
Estero Boulevard(good breakfast). Great house made sausage patties.
Good coffee, nice setting, not on the water. Some good food options on the menu for breakfast.
9 locals recommend
MoJoe's Coffee Cafe
1740 Estero BlvdGood coffee, nice setting, not on the water. Some good food options on the menu for breakfast.
Matanzas on the Bay
416 Crescent StFlipper's on the Bay
8767 Estero BlvdKids
Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples
15080 Livingston RdNaples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdBonita Beach (Off Island)
Señor Tequila’s
26801 S Tamiami Trailvery good
British Pub. The BEST apple pie I have ever eaten in my life. The Fish and chips were excellent, and the “Cottage Pie” (also known as Shepard's pie) was incredible.
British Open Pub
24630 S Tamiami TrailBritish Pub. The BEST apple pie I have ever eaten in my life. The Fish and chips were excellent, and the “Cottage Pie” (also known as Shepard's pie) was incredible.
Leonis Pizzeria Bonita
4131 Bonita Beach Road SouthwestVERY GOOD PIZZA and inexpensive Italian food
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SWSweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop
4445 Bonita Beach Rd SWSanibel/Captiva (Off Island)
Sanibel's Best Homemade Ice Cream
362 Periwinkle WayGREAT ICE CREAM
On the causeway that goes to Sanibel. GREAT ONION RINGS, good live music, cool place. Nice view. Pretty good food. We go at least once every time
43 locals recommend
Bimini Bait Shack
17501 Harbour Pointe DrOn the causeway that goes to Sanibel. GREAT ONION RINGS, good live music, cool place. Nice view. Pretty good food. We go at least once every time
Causal little place in a marina. She loves the scallop's salad. I did not like the fish and chips. But most things there are good.
19 locals recommend
Gramma Dot's Restaurant
634 N Yachtsman DrCausal little place in a marina. She loves the scallop's salad. I did not like the fish and chips. But most things there are good.
Everyone loves this place. We have not gone yet. There is one of these in FMB over the bridge that we have gone too but everyone says the location in Sanibel is the best.
40 locals recommend
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn RdEveryone loves this place. We have not gone yet. There is one of these in FMB over the bridge that we have gone too but everyone says the location in Sanibel is the best.
Old Captiva House
15951 Captiva DriveThe Green Flash
15183 Captiva DrGreat reviews and great views.
Great reviews and in Miami people talk about this place all the time. Right on the sand in Captiva at the end of the world. Sunset is the time to be there.
80 locals recommend
The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse LaneGreat reviews and in Miami people talk about this place all the time. Right on the sand in Captiva at the end of the world. Sunset is the time to be there.
This one is tough for me as I think it’s a tourist trap. But it is a MUST visit at least once. The decoration inside is very wild. Like a circus exploded with all kinds of things on the walls and little trains going along a shelf from room to room. My wife likes the place and enjoys going. Even if the food is nothing great. Stick to basic dishes and you should be fine. It's always packed whenever we go.
80 locals recommend
Bubble Room
15001 Captiva DrThis one is tough for me as I think it’s a tourist trap. But it is a MUST visit at least once. The decoration inside is very wild. Like a circus exploded with all kinds of things on the walls and little trains going along a shelf from room to room. My wife likes the place and enjoys going. Even if the food is nothing great. Stick to basic dishes and you should be fine. It's always packed whenever we go.
Need A Boat
the best cheeseburger you will ever eat! Super cool little place. If you rent a boat, get it from Salty Sam’s Marina (https://www.saltysamsmarina.com/bow-rider-rentals/). Tell them you want to go to Cabbage Key so you rent the right kind of boat to get there.
25 locals recommend
Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant
the best cheeseburger you will ever eat! Super cool little place. If you rent a boat, get it from Salty Sam’s Marina (https://www.saltysamsmarina.com/bow-rider-rentals/). Tell them you want to go to Cabbage Key so you rent the right kind of boat to get there.
On the way to or from go to Cayo Costa State Park (https://www.floridastateparks.org/CayoCosta) or go to North Captiva island (island right after the end of Captiva). The beach across from the north tip of Captiva is a fantastic deserted island.
41 locals recommend
Cayo Costa State Park
On the way to or from go to Cayo Costa State Park (https://www.floridastateparks.org/CayoCosta) or go to North Captiva island (island right after the end of Captiva). The beach across from the north tip of Captiva is a fantastic deserted island.
Downtown Fort Myers (off Island)
Oxbow Bar & Grill
1300 Hendry StOn the river. Nice views
10 Twenty Five
1025 Santa Barbara Blvdgood food, good beer, great roof deck
Twisted Vine Bistro
2214 Bay StFANCY. Very good food. I had a great steak in there
Cabos Cantina Taco & Tequila Bar
2226 First Stgood Mexican
Scoops on First
2250 First St