| Lee County is home to Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, | | | | Of Special Interest: A haven for wildlife, the islands and |
| Bonita Springs and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. It | | | | their waters are home to West Indian manatees, |
| is the most populous county in Southwest Florida. The | | | | bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, |
| county seat is Fort Myers and the largest city is Cape | | | | and bald eagles. The two mile long beach is accessible |
| Coral. The Gulf of Mexico has a huge influence on the | | | | by boardwalk or tram and was selected as the #4 |
| area and the three rivers: the Caloosahatchee, the | | | | beach in Florida by the Travel Channel. |
| Estero and the Imperial, provide fantastic recreational | | | | Fort Myers Beach |
| opportunities. | | | | Location: Accesses #11 thru #35 are on Estero Blvd. |
| Natural sand beaches and warm waters invite you to | | | | from Big |
| relax, read or partake in a favorite beach activity - | | | | Carlos Pass to the south to Matanzas Pass Bridge to |
| shelling. Each beach has a personality all its own. | | | | the north. |
| Families will find soft, white sand great for kids. Couples | | | | Colored banners designate their location, number and |
| can experience solitude and exceptional sunsets. And | | | | have symbolsindicating whether they have amenities, |
| active types can enjoy volleyball, picnicking, shelling, | | | | accessibility or parking |
| cycling and skim boarding.o Lee County offers annual | | | | (fee required) #37 through #41 north of the Matanzas |
| parking stickers for $60 per year.o Bonita Springs | | | | Bridge on |
| residents pay $5 for an annual parking decal which | | | | Estero Blvd. allow for foot-traffic only-no parking. |
| allows parking at Bonita Beach Park, Access #1 and | | | | Phone: 239-765-0202 Town of Fort Myers |
| Little Hickory Island Beach Park for free.o Bonita | | | | Hours: dawn to dusk |
| Beach Park | | | | Parking: Metered parking is located on Old San Carlos |
| Location: 27954 Hickory Blvd.,west end of Bonita | | | | Blvd., Estero |
| Beach Blvd., | | | | Blvd., Center St., and Fifth St. $2/hour, 2 hour limit. On |
| Bonita Springs | | | | Fifth St.,the spaces are $1/hour. Long term parking is |
| Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and | | | | available on all beachaccess streets and in the lot |
| Recreation | | | | under the Matanzas Pass Bridge. $1/hour, no time limit. |
| Hours: sunrise to sunset | | | | In season, get there very early to find a spot orpark on |
| Parking: $2/hour | | | | the mainland and take the trolley over. |
| Amenities: 3 miles of beach, restrooms, picnic shelters | | | | Amenities: Lynn Hall Memorial Park (Pier): restrooms |
| with tablesand grills, playground, sand volleyball courts, | | | | and Times |
| food concession,showers, restaurant | | | | Square with beachfront restaurants and shopping |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, walking | | | | Activities: fishing, swimming, shelling, handicapped |
| Pets: no | | | | access,sunbathing, walking |
| Of Special Interest: Bonita Springs is a small coastal | | | | Pets: yes, on 6' leashes |
| community with beaches that are quite beautiful and | | | | Of Special Interest: Fort Myers Beach (Estero Island) |
| less harried than Fort Myers Beach to the north. | | | | boasts miles of white, sandy beaches, where the |
| Bonita Beach (Accesses) | | | | ocean floor slopes gently towards the horizon with no |
| Location: 10 accesses along Hickory Blvd. #1 is located | | | | sudden drop-offs or big waves. All of the beaches are |
| just northof Bonita Beach Park, Bonita Springs | | | | "natural beaches", meaning that they are not raked or |
| Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and | | | | otherwise groomed. This allows beach visitors to enjoy |
| Recreation | | | | all of the coast's amenities while preserving its native |
| Hours: sunrise to sunset | | | | environment. The busy intersection of San Carlos |
| Parking: limited, Access #1, $2/hour, Accesses #2-9, | | | | Boulevard and Estero Boulevard is packed with bars, |
| limited andfree | | | | beach-apparel shops, restaurants, and motels that |
| Amenities: 3 miles of beach, no facilities | | | | draw singles and families. It's a Coney Island |
| Activities: swimming, sunbathing, shelling, fishing, walking | | | | atmosphere that is referred to as "Times Square." |
| Pets: no | | | | Lynn Hall Park |
| Of Special Interest: The beachfront is residential; a mix | | | | Location: 1050 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, in the heart |
| of high and mid rise condominiums and individual | | | | ofdowntown |
| homes. | | | | Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and |
| Little Hickory Island Beach Park | | | | Recreation |
| Location: 2 miles north of Bonita Beach Park on | | | | Hours: sunrise to sunset |
| Hickory Blvd., | | | | Parking: $2/hour, 100 spaces |
| Bonita Springs | | | | Amenities: licensed fishing pier with bait shop, picnic |
| Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and | | | | shelterswith grills, playground, outdoor showers, |
| Recreation | | | | restrooms, shopping |
| Hours: sunrise to sunset | | | | Activities: swimming, shelling, fishing, sunbathing, walking |
| Parking: metered parking | | | | Pets: no |
| Amenities: 3 miles of beach, picnic tables, restrooms, | | | | Of Special Interest: Located just north of the foot of |
| showers | | | | the Matanzas Pass Bridge, next to "Times Square" in |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, canoeing, | | | | the heart of downtown Fort Myers Beach, this lively |
| kayaking,sunbathing, walking | | | | gulf front park is adjacent to shopping and restaurants. |
| Pets: no | | | | Bowditch Point Regional Park |
| Lovers Key State Park | | | | Location: 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach |
| Location: 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 10.5 | | | | Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and |
| miles west of | | | | Recreation |
| I75 at exit 116 | | | | Hours: 8 AM to 1/2 hour past sunset |
| Phone: 239-463-4588 | | | | Parking: $1/hour, 75 spaces |
| Hours: 8 AM to sunset | | | | Amenities: day docks for boats up to 28 ft, paddle |
| Parking: $8/vehicle | | | | craftlaunch onto Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, |
| Amenities: 700 acres, 2 miles of beach, 5 miles of bike | | | | walking trailsthrough preserve area, picnic tables and |
| trails,bike rentals, boat ramp, food & equiPMent | | | | grills, food concession,restrooms and changing facilities |
| rental concessions,playgrounds, picnic shelters with grills, | | | | Activities: boating, swimming, fishing, sunbathing, |
| restrooms, nature trails,pavilion, outdoor showers, | | | | walking,handicapped access |
| guided ranger tours | | | | Pets: no |
| Activities: birding, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, | | | | Of Special Interest: Located on the northern tip of Fort |
| hiking,biking, shelling, swimming, wildlife viewing | | | | Myers Beach, this park has access to the Bay and the |
| Pets: Yes, on 6' leashes. State parks do not permit | | | | Gulf and provides a much quieter experience than the |
| pets on beachesor playgrounds, or in bathing areas, | | | | beaches in town. |
| cabins, park buildings orconcession facilities | | | | |