Location: Fort Myers Beach
Top Things to do in Fort Myers Beach
The 10 Best Things to do in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (FL)
Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers its own great beaches as well as being surrounded by some 100 barrier and coastal islands to explore. The shelling is stupendous, and the nearby Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is inspirational. The Great Calusa Blueway offers 40 miles of canoe and kayak trails.
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach
1. Trico Shrimp Co
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By JollyCruise - Kansas, United States
Oh man this place is fantastic! Wonderful fresh shrimp and fish. We came here several times during our week on FMB. We enjoyed cooking shrimp, grouper and triple tail at our resort! They also have the best cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce and a fantastic seasoning. We loved it all so much we went back to get extras to take home of the sauces and seasonings. This place is a must for any visit in our books
2. Fort Myers Beach Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By 103GaryW
To our surprise, this beautiful library turned out to be a great resource for both our learning and entertainment during our recent travel introduction of FMB. These were one hour+ programs focused on archeology, history and dolphin population relevant to the area. The speakers were all well informed, professional and interesting speakers.
3. Lovers Key State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,997 reviews
Park is not associated with Bonita Springs Dog Beach. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, shelling, fishing, hiking, bicycling, wildlife watching, canoeing/kayaking, geocaching and more.
Reviewed By A832KAhannahh - Fort Myers, United States
My Dad and I visited back in October and there were so many dead sand dollars, we couldn’t fit them all in our hand. We suspected it was a phenomenon brought on by the red tide outbreak we had this year. Fortunately, the day we went it did not affect us. The beach is long, wide and has a lot of nature to observe along the trails, walkway, and on the shoreline. “Amenities include a two-mile (3 km) long beach on Lovers Key. Black Island has over five miles (8 km) of multiuse trails; bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals, gazebo, picnic areas, boat ramp, and two playgrounds.” It is a beautiful place to see the sunset and get married. They had a huge tent set up complete with chandeliers right on the beach! There is a tram to carry you out to the beach or you can walk a long distance to the end. The tram leaves from the parking lot. There is a building that provides bathrooms and a gift shop with various small snacks & drinks. The park is open from 8:00 am till sundown year-round. There is a cost to get in is $8 unless the mode of transportation is larger or smaller than a standard vehicle. Well worth the trip!
4. Bay Oaks Recreation Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Bay Oaks Recreation Center is located in the heart of beautiful Fort Myers Beach. It offers outdoor tennis courts, baseball fields, swimming pool & water park, disk golf course and a small playground. Matanzas Pass preserve is within walking distance. Indoor amenities include a weight room, basketball courts, pickle ball, yoga, and a variety of exercise classes. Special events such as Fright Night occur periodically.
Reviewed By triciacostantini - Newtown Square, United States
I joined the center during my res=cent visit so I could enjoy playing Mah Jong and Pickle Ball. I meant so many nice people. The member ship was only $30 for 6 months!
5. Mound House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By kvheltzer - Duluth, United States
We spent a couple of hours here one morning of our weeklong vacation in Ft. Myers Beach. It was a beautiful day and they weren’t many people there so we kind of had the place to ourselves. The volunteers were very helpful and provided excellent information about the history of Mound House and the area. In the excavation site where there had previously been an underground swimming pool was pretty amazing with all of the shells that were unearthed If you want to take a break from the beach we would highly recommend this spot. There is also a very nice fishing pier overlooking the estuary
6. Fort Myers Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,588 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
Beautiful white sand beaches, warm water, excellent shelling, plethora of shore birds, and spectacular sunsets are the highlights of a visit to Fort Myers Beach. Staying on the beach at the Best Western Plus Beach Resort, we were within walking distance of the famous pier and the adjacent Times Square area with its many restaurants, shops and nightlife, most affordably priced. Fort Myers Beach made for a wonderful beach getaway that we fully enjoyed.
7. Bowditch Point Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 725 reviews
Reviewed By TheTwoHarbours - Brisbane, Australia
We absolutely loved visiting Bowditch Point Park. Although we enjoy the hustle and bustle of Ft Myers Beach and its many restaurants and bars, we enjoyed the quiet nature trails, soft sand, and wildlife of Bowditch more. Bowditch Point Park is a gem of a location and perfect for families, groups, or couples looking to get away from the noise and people-packed streets of the main drag of Estero Blvd and at the Fort Myers Pier. Only a 20 minute walk (5 min bike ride) from the pier, Bowditch boasts handicap accessible boardwalks and trails, restrooms, foot washes, picnic pavilions and wide open beach space with great views of the Sanibel Causeway and the Gulf. This would be a wonderful spot for a sunset! At low tide, walk the perimeter of the park along the beach and you will find tide pools filled with wildlife. We saw dolphin, starfish and crab! This area is also known for its saltwater birding and is at part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Manatee are also known to swim in these shallow waters on the bay side. Parking is $2/hour. Free bike racks are also available. The LeeTran Trolley stops at Bowditch and this is a great way to visit without paying to park if you don't have a bike or want to walk from the pier! The Trolley is free from Bowditch to the plaza and is also accessible.
8. Dog Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By Pathfinder811861 - Thornton, United States
We found the beach very clean (no doggy liter). Such a nice place for our pets to run free and interact with their 4 legged friends. Our golden retriever had a blast! There is a wash off area as you exit to the parking lot on the right side. Unfortunately it is not a hose, so you will still have to bathe your pet when you return home.
9. Key West Express
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,217 reviews
Get away to Key West, America's Caribbean Paradise, aboard Key West Express, where getting there is half the fun! What are you waiting for? Climb aboard our sleek, clean, modern, air-conditioned high-speed ferries - Features sundecks, snack bar, cocktails, and big-screen TVs - and we'll have you there in just a few hours!
Reviewed By danielmV9204XH
Always the best way to get Key West.. Love the ride,, usually stay overnight. No extra charge on return ticket, Recommend best way to go!!!
10. Times Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,084 reviews
Reviewed By 203maryanns - Maplewood, United States
Love this place!! Live music, bars and restaurants, ice cream and pizza, souvenirs, and great people watching. Right off the beach, this is a fun place to hang out with the family. You may also find street performers entertaining the crowds, and on Friday and Saturday night there is a live band in the Square from 5-10pm for what they call the Sunset Celebration. There in something for the whole family in Times Square!
