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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Bay Front Home With Boat Lift & Pool

Available for Weekly vacation rental – please contact for rates & availability. 3 Bedroom fully furnished screened in heated pool home on canal with incredible back bay views. Great south-island location that is quiet and peaceful yet close to shops, restaurants and bars. Very easy access to Bonita Springs and Naples. This is truly boater’s paradise. […]

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Ranalli Parasail

Ranalli Parasail leaves from in front of DiamondHead Beach Resort. They offer free parking (claimed to be a $10 value) if you reserve in advance, but do not list any details about flight time, capacity, or pricing. If you visit their web site, they have a $5 off coupon for parasailing.

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Paradise Parasail

Paradise Parasail leaves from in front of the Pierview Hotel and Suites, who’s address is on this listing, which is not so surprisingly located a short walk south and within view of the pier. Their website quotes prices of $37 to $75 per person, depending on the season.

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Beach Theater

Beach Theater is a great spot to go grab dinner and a movie. They have a number of different menu items that are seved in the theater during the movie, along with the regular popcorn, soft drinks and pretzels. They also offer beer and wine. If you’re tired of the sun and want something to […]

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Outrigger Beach Resort

Outrigger is not a fancy resort, but offers good value for the money near the southern end of the island. It is a clean, well kept property with a large beach in front, a popular community pool and the tiki bar is a favorite of visitors and locals alike to socialize and watch the sunset. […]

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BayBreeze South

BayBreeze South is located off the beach on San Carlos Blvd just before you get onto San Carlos Island, across the street from San Carlos RV Park. They offer back bay and near shore fishing charters and boat rentals with a fleet consisting of BeachCat pontoons ranging from 20 to 26 feet, a 17 foot […]

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Moss Marine

Moss Marine is a full service marina located just inside Matanzas Pass on the water. They offer fuel and ship’s store to the general public. I believe their service including details are only available to storage/slip customers but I am not 100% sure so please call them to confirm. They are also the location the […]

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Snook Bight Marina

Snook Bight is a full service marina located about in the middle of Estero Island behind Publix, next to Bayfront Bistro. They offer boat sales, rentals, service and storage, and also have a fuel dock available to the public with exclusively non-ethanol fuel. Boat Rental fleet consists of 17-25 foot pontoons, 17-21 foot center consoles, […]

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Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise

The Pirate cruise sails aboard “Pieces of Eight” which is a replica of a Spanish Galleon pirate ship leaves from Salty Sam’s Marina out into the Gulf of Mexico in front of Fort Myers Beach. The staff aboard the ship are dressed and act like pirates (in a good way, not in the booty-grabbing way) […]

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