FORT MYERS BEACH TRAVEL GUIDE

Fort Myers Beach is a popular yet small beach town located just outside south the city of Fort Myers, Florida, known for it's floury, soft white sand beach that stretches the entire length of Estero Island from north to south on the Gulf of Mexico.

Fort Myers Beach is a popular spot for snowbirds who like a more lively and beach town atmosphere compared to nearby Sanibel, spring breakers from colleges in the south-east, and even high school spring breakers. While each hotel or vacation rental has their own calendar that does vary slightly, high season generally starts in December and lasts through April, although November and May are also great times to be at the beach.

There are a number of activities from boat & jet ski rentals to the Key West Express ferry, and plenty of places to stay from vacation rentals and resorts to bed and breakfasts and hotels in Fort Myers Beach to fit almost anyone's interests while visiting this beautiful part of Florida. Key West is also only a 3 hour ferry ride (or 30 minute plane ride) away and you can drive or boat to a number of other islands with distinct different vibes if you are looking to explore.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach officially covers 6.2 square miles, although 2.9 of those square miles are water and part of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway. The remaining portion is made up of Estero Island, San Carlos Island and a small part of "mainland" Florida, although many visitors to the area spend their entire time on Estero Island.

First time visitors may benefit by reading about getting to Fort Myers Beach to make their trip hopefully a little bit easier.

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Polynesian Villa Apartment

1 bedroom, 1 bath loft-style apartment with small sun deck with a partial gulf view from the deck.  Steps to the beach, shopping, restaurants and to Time Square.  Near the north-end of the Island.  Great accomodations and location! 1 week minimum Sleeps 4 Rates per week:  May-Nov. $500. Dec.-Jan. $750. Feb.-April $850

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Kilwin’s

Kilwin’s ice cream & dessert store is located in Times Square where they serve fudge, caramel corns, brittles, array of chocolaty treats made in their store. You can usually smell the sweet aroma of these treats being made when just walking by and watch the hand made process on a large marble slab right in […]

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Flipper’s on the Bay

Flipper’s on the Bay is the restaurant for Lover’s Key Resort, located just over the south-end bridge from Estero Island. As you cross the bridge, look for signs on the left for Lover’s Key Resort and go all the way to the back. Flipper’s is a fairly popular spot for boaters as they have tie-up […]

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Public Library

The Fort Myers Beach Free Public Library is currently a small library with a lot of books for the space. They are undergoing a controversial addition due to the price tag of the new construction but afterwards there will be a lot more space and presumably even more books.

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Reese’s Restaurant

Reese’s Restaurant is what I’d call a country diner style place located in the Key Estero Shops building which is on the corner of Carolina Ave & Estero Blvd about 5 blocks south of the bridge. Reese’s has a covered outdoor seating area where you can sit next to the water pond enjoying your breakfast […]

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Fresh Catch Bistro

Fresh Catch Bistro is an upscale restaurant located upstairs above Mama Angies adjacent to Junkanoo. They offer a number of fresh seafood choices in a modern bistro atmosphere inside and one of the best locations for watching sunsets outside on the patio. Reservations are suggested as it can be very busy and you can reserve […]

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RentASeadoo

RentASeadoo offers mobile waverunner rental service with delivery to Fort Myers Beach and surrounding areas. Cruise the beautiful back bays of Southwest Florida and take in the local wildlife or island hop from beach to beach it’s up to you! Our late model Seadoo’s and Waverunners are all 3-seaters with plenty of dry storage. You […]

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Diamondhead Beach Resort

This Fort Myers Beach resort is at walking distance from the major attractions and entertainment centers in Fort Myer’s Beach Florida. Spacious accommodations, fully equipped modern kitchenettes and its location at the prime area on the beach make it a popular choice. One may find dozens of local restaurants, shopping centers, sailboat rentals, deep-sea fishing […]

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