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Fort Myers Beach Travel Tips

  • Wander through the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, located right across the Caloosahatchee River from downtown.
  • Wing it to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on spectacular Sanibel Island, famed for its migratory bird populations.
  • Go shelling at one of the lingering vestiges of old-Florida kitsch. The Shell Factory, in North Fort Myers, lays claim to the largest collection of seashells, sponges, and other sea life. It also has a petting zoo and a "Waltzing Waters" show.
  • Charter a boat and explore southwest Florida's unspoiled barrier islands, including North Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Gasparilla Island, which are only accessible by sea.
  • Catch some baseball with the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins, both of which call Fort Myers home for their spring training.

Fort Myers Beach Travel Guide

Often overshadowed by trendy Sanibel and Captiva islands to the north and by ritzy Naples to the south, down-to-earth Fort Myers Beach, which occupies all of skinny Estero Island, has just as much sun and sand as its affluent neighbors, both a half-hour drive away, but more moderate prices. In fact, if you're looking for that Jimmy Buffet-style of slacking, Fort Myers Beach is where it's at. Read More

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Hotels

from: $199

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 15.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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from: $129

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33908 Map

Distance: 4.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $139

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

2600 Tiburon Drive
Naples, FL 34109 Map

Distance: 18.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Tarpon Bay Explorers

expert favorite attraction
900 Tarpon Bay Rd.
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957

Distance: 8.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The air-conditioned, narrated tram tour of the Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great way to... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Aboriginals: Art of the First Person

2340 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, Florida 33957

Distance: 8.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Caribbean Gardens

expert favorite attraction
1590 Goodlette Road
Naples , Florida 34102

Distance: 21.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Naples Zoo is a nationally-accredited zoo featuring rare animals residing within a historic... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Fort Myers Beach

Distance (mi.)
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 13.5 map
Tampa International Airport 110.8 map
Miami International Airport 112.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Fort Myers Beach

Distance (mi.)
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 75.4 map
Clearwater/St Petersburg International Airport 111.0 map
Key West International Airport 132.0 map

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