Fort Myers Beach, located on Estero Island off the Southwest Coast of Florida 40 minutes south of Fort Myers, is the place to find breezy Gulf beaches, waterfront resorts, fresh coastal cuisine, and plenty of family-friendly island adventures.
Home to the annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, Fort Myers Beach offers seven miles of white sandy beaches, including those at Bowditch Point Park and Lynn Hall Memorial Park. The barrier islands of Lovers Key State Park are a must-see, with two miles of protected beach to explore, a serene estuary for paddling and spotting wildlife, nature trails, and fishing from the bay and beach. For more fishing adventures, local fishing charters bring anglers to the area’s best spots for inshore and offshore fishing.
Beyond the beach, families of all ages will enjoy getting out on the water with dolphin, sightseeing, and sunset cruises or even a pirate cruise with Salty Sam’s Marina. History buffs will want to check out Mound House, an active archeological dig site, to learn about the island’s history and the Calusa people who first occupied it. When it’s time to eat, local favorites Dixie Fish Co., Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Yucatan Beach Stand serve up fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood and live music.
Lion’s Den Beach Cottage been centrally located to enjoy all attractions FMB offers.
Fort Myers Beach also offers close proximity to other popular Gulf islands, including Sanibel Island to the west, Pine Island, and Captiva Island, but the island-hopping fun doesn’t stop there. From Fort Myers Beach, the Key West Express takes passengers on round-trip jet-powered catamaran cruises all the way to Key West.