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Pro

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 Beautiful beach, abundant wildlife, great accommodation, friendly people, good restaurants, perfect weather. 


Con

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 not much nightlife, tends to be a lot of seaweed toward the shore 


In a nutshell

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 Go in the fall before the snowbirds arrive. 

 

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Things to Do  

Times Square

Times Square, Fort Myers Beach

 5 Reviews  Most of Fort Myers Beach is laid back, with quiet beaches, small cottages, motels, and come condos. However, the intersection of San Carlos Boulevard and Estero Boulevard is so busy, with its nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, that it has come to be known as Times Square. This is the heart of... 

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Myers Beach

 6 Reviews  Not the prettiest beaches in Florida, but will full fill the basic beach bum needs. A nice pier in the busiest part of the beach. More of a younger crowd, if that is your thing. So have fun, look at the hotties and use plenty of sun screen. 

The Sunsets

The Sunsets, Fort Myers Beach

 3 Reviews  There is a splendid sunset almost every evening on Fort Myers Beach. People come out onto the beach just to watch it. You can say "a sunset is a sunset" but that's really not the case. Depending on cloud formation and weather conditions, some are more spectacular than others... but they are all very... 

Ft. Myers Beach Air Show

Ft. Myers Beach Air Show, Fort Myers Beach

 1 Review  The Fort Myers Beach Air Show takes place in May every year. We always get to see the planes coming over the beach at the quiet end of the island, on their way to and from SW Florida International Airport, but last year we decided to go to the centre of the action. We took the Island Trolley to the... 

Hotels  

Tiki on the Beach

 1 Review and 70 Opinions  The property was as nice and clean as what the website shows. The management was very kind and... 

GullWing Beach Resort

 1 Review and 220 Opinions  The Gullwing Beach Resort is a block of privately owned condominiums that are managed by Sunstream... 

Restaurants  

Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor, Fort Myers Beach

 3 Reviews  Well we just got back from this place and I can tell you that we should have went to the place next to it. So we gave Snug Harbor a shot...The lady at the front counter acted and looked like her life was about to end and why are we wanting to eat there? The food started out average and soon became... 

Smokin' Oyster Brewery (SOB)

Smokin' Oyster Brewery (SOB), Fort Myers Beach

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Smokin' Oyster Brewery, or SOB for short, is about three blocks off the beach, so perhaps not quite as touristy as some of the places overlooking the water. We arrived on a Thursday evening about 9:30 or 9:45, just before the kitchen closed, and we left the restaurant and... 

Nightlife  

Sunsets

Sunsets, Fort Myers Beach

 2 Reviews  Here's a few more sunset photos, we made it to several sunsets and I tried to get a little artsy with the shots to add some subject. After the sun goes down everone claps and starts off on the nights adventure, be it shopping, drinking, eating, fishing or watching the entertainers in Time Square.... 

yucatan bar & grill: beach bar

yucatan bar & grill: beach bar, Fort Myers Beach

 doug48 Says:  the yucatan bar and grill is a typical south florida beach bar. this indoor/outdoor bar is located a couple of blocks from the beach in downtown fort myers beach. a fun place to eat and drink downtown. casual. 

Transportation  

Boating

Boating, Fort Myers Beach

 2 Reviews  The Key West Express is a Catamaran to Key West. It is the Best way to get to Key West! The tickets are resonable and it is definately cheaper and faster than driving there. I went last month with my mother and my friend and we had a BLAST. Everyone was very nice and the crew were very... 

Ferry to Key West

Ferry to Key West, Fort Myers Beach

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The Key West Ferry, more formally known as the Key West Express, is the ferry from Fort Myers Beach to the old harbor at Key West. The Ferry costs about $146 round trip for adults, and only $81 for children. The boat departs Fort Myers Beach at 8:30 am, once per day, with... 

Shopping  

Miromar Outlets

Miromar Outlets, Fort Myers Beach

 AnnS Says:  Miromar Outlets is a nice experience for leisurely shopping. It's set out like a Mediterranean-style village with cafes, seats and fountains amongst the shops. There are over 100 shops, selling well-known brands at factory prices. Open Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 9:00 pm;... 

BEACH SEAFOOD MARKET: MARKET & RESTAURANT

BEACH SEAFOOD MARKET: MARKET & RESTAURANT, Fort Myers Beach

 LoriPori Says:  Our friend Dana took us to BEACH SEAFOOD MARKET to get some jumbo shrimp for an appetizer before dinner. What a neat place. On one side (right) is the Market where all sorts of fresh fish and seafood is displayed. On the other is the restarant part where you can pick out... 

Local Customs  

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Myers Beach

 1 Review  Now we love to hunt for sea shells no matter where we go, but the Gulf always provide a good booty. the best island is Sanibel by far, then Captiva and Fort Myers Beach is not far behind. So bring your water shoes and look carefully along the waterline and you're bound to find some jems of your own.... 

The Shrimping Industry

The Shrimping Industry, Fort Myers Beach

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Estero Island, home of Fort Myers Beach, has always had a fishing industry. 2,000 years ago, Calusa Indians constructed shell mounds from the oysters they harvested the bay. Around the 1600s, Cuban fishermen established a fishing village called a rancho on Estero Island,... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Sea Critters

Sea Critters, Fort Myers Beach

 2 Reviews  The ocean at Fort Myers Beach is very safe and very clean but you do need to be aware of possible dangers under foot. Stingrays are not always easy to see as they can bury themselves in the sand on the seabed. They don't take kindly to being stepped on and will sting if they are. The stings are not... 

The beach

The beach, Fort Myers Beach

 3 Reviews  Lived in Tampa/Clearwater area and absolutely loved it....Thought all of Florida Gulf coast would be as nice. Then I moved to Ft. Misery, what a disappointment. The beach waters are murkey due to the close proximity of the Coloosahachee River. And for some god forsaken reason the town leaders think... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Cleveand Browns Fans Unite!

Cleveand Browns Fans Unite!, Fort Myers Beach

 Dalifriend Says:  Dockside Sports Pub is THE place to be if you need to catch your Cleveland Browns in a more public atmosphere. Catch all your favorite sports games on their many tv's, have some munchies and enjoy nice drink specials.Located near Times Square, at 1130 First Street, Dockside... 

TAKE A DRIVE TO NAPLES

TAKE A DRIVE TO NAPLES, Fort Myers Beach

 LoriPori Says:  While in Fort Meyers, our friend suggested we take a drive to Naples, which is further south from Fort Meyers. What a beautiful town and posh. Everything there just shouts out money. From the beautiful, expensive homes to the ritzy downtown stores and restaurants. All... 

Favorites  

The Beach

The Beach, Fort Myers Beach

 3 Reviews  There really is not dunes to speak of here but they do have dune grass that helps to protect the beaches so please obey the law. This does help and maybe our grandkids can enjoy the beach when they have kids too. Thank you! 

SHRIMP BOATS

SHRIMP BOATS, Fort Myers Beach

 LoriPori Says:  Along the intercoastal side of Fort Meyers, you will find the SHRIMP BOATS. We went to a Seafood store to get some fresh jumbo shrimp and just behind the store were the boats. They were huge. Most were docked for the day already as they usually go out very early in the... 

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