Guidebook for Fort Myers

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Guidebook for Fort Myers

Food Scene

Best ice cream in Southwest Florida! Only 1 mile from our home. Swing by on your way back from the beach or go for an evening stroll.
48 locals recommend
Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream
16475 San Carlos Blvd
48 locals recommend
Best ice cream in Southwest Florida! Only 1 mile from our home. Swing by on your way back from the beach or go for an evening stroll.
Amazing shrimp and fish tacos. This is our secret spot close to home! If you're just looking for quality seafood and can live without the touristy atmosphere, this is the place to be. You won't wait long here, and the food never disappoints!
15 locals recommend
Cape Cod Fish Co
15501 Old McGregor Blvd
15 locals recommend
Amazing shrimp and fish tacos. This is our secret spot close to home! If you're just looking for quality seafood and can live without the touristy atmosphere, this is the place to be. You won't wait long here, and the food never disappoints!
Fort Myers only has a handful of quality coffee shops, and this is one of them! Breakfast sandwiches are wonderful, and you can order the whole lot of fantastic specialty coffee- mocha, latte, chai- you name it.
The Grind Coffee House and Roaster
16250 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers only has a handful of quality coffee shops, and this is one of them! Breakfast sandwiches are wonderful, and you can order the whole lot of fantastic specialty coffee- mocha, latte, chai- you name it.
Like nothing you have ever seen before! The cake is great, but you have to go in and witness this establishment.
80 locals recommend
Bubble Room
15001 Captiva Dr
80 locals recommend
Like nothing you have ever seen before! The cake is great, but you have to go in and witness this establishment.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lani Kai is an iconic beach-front resort known for wild spring breakers, music, and their roof-top bar and dining area. You don't have to be a guest at Lani Kai to eat and drink on the roof! Cheap breakfast and good cocktails.
47 locals recommend
Lani Kai Island Resort
1400 Estero Blvd
47 locals recommend
Lani Kai is an iconic beach-front resort known for wild spring breakers, music, and their roof-top bar and dining area. You don't have to be a guest at Lani Kai to eat and drink on the roof! Cheap breakfast and good cocktails.

Parks & Nature

This park is known for it's fantastic shelling, but you can also SUP, kayak, or have a traditional beach day. Highly recommend!
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd
280 locals recommend
This park is known for it's fantastic shelling, but you can also SUP, kayak, or have a traditional beach day. Highly recommend!
This is the "quiet beach" in Fort Myers. Great spot for family fun or a quiet afternoon with your significant other.
49 locals recommend
Bunche Beach
49 locals recommend
This is the "quiet beach" in Fort Myers. Great spot for family fun or a quiet afternoon with your significant other.
You have to take a ferry to this island, but it's well worth it! You can also rent kayaks, paddle over, and have an outdoor adventure day. Be sure to check the weather and tell a someone if you paddle. You don't want to be stuck in a kayak during an afternoon storm!
29 locals recommend
Cayo Costa State Park
29 locals recommend
You have to take a ferry to this island, but it's well worth it! You can also rent kayaks, paddle over, and have an outdoor adventure day. Be sure to check the weather and tell a someone if you paddle. You don't want to be stuck in a kayak during an afternoon storm!

Shopping

They have quite a variety! A very nice, well-kept mall.
134 locals recommend
Sanibel Outlets
20350 Summerlin Rd
134 locals recommend
They have quite a variety! A very nice, well-kept mall.

Essentials

This Target is walking distance to our home. If you need snacks, drinks, or any essentials, go here!
21 locals recommend
SuperTarget
15880 San Carlos Blvd
21 locals recommend
This Target is walking distance to our home. If you need snacks, drinks, or any essentials, go here!

Entertainment & Activities

A nice theater in Sanibel. A great rainy-day activity.
11 locals recommend
The Island Cinema
535 Tarpon Bay Rd
11 locals recommend
A nice theater in Sanibel. A great rainy-day activity.

Sightseeing

This is where it's happening on Fort Myers Beach! All the shopping is nearby, and there are often street performers.
59 locals recommend
Times Square Tattoo
959 Estero Blvd
59 locals recommend
This is where it's happening on Fort Myers Beach! All the shopping is nearby, and there are often street performers.