Our Favorite Local Attractions
Sightseeing
Captiva is a beautiful island which has a quaint historic downtown area with several restaurants and cafes. Be sure to visit the local favorite "The Bubble Room" for a unique and enjoyable dining experience. They have been hosting visitors from around the globe for decades.
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Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse LaneCaptiva is a beautiful island which has a quaint historic downtown area with several restaurants and cafes. Be sure to visit the local favorite "The Bubble Room" for a unique and enjoyable dining experience. They have been hosting visitors from around the globe for decades.
Visitors love to walk (and fish) on the fishing pier at Ft. Myers Beach both day and night. Great views of the local area and awesome sunsets in the evening.
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Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach
10 Old San Carlos BlvdVisitors love to walk (and fish) on the fishing pier at Ft. Myers Beach both day and night. Great views of the local area and awesome sunsets in the evening.
Located within walking distance of our cottage, the Mound House offers guided tours of the historic building, kayak eco-tours, and a unique archaeological experience. You can explore the history of the 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound and the surrounding natural environment by visiting this attraction.
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Mound House
451 Connecticut StLocated within walking distance of our cottage, the Mound House offers guided tours of the historic building, kayak eco-tours, and a unique archaeological experience. You can explore the history of the 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound and the surrounding natural environment by visiting this attraction.
This is a great beach State Park with lots to see and do. Hop in a kayak or lounge under an umbrella on the shore. Explore serene canals and lagoons that are favorite grazing spots for manatee and shorebirds. You may see the calm, turquoise waters broken by a dolphin’s dorsal fin or by the strike of an osprey’s talons. Lovers Key isn’t just a name either—the park is a popular romantic destination and frequently hosts picturesque gulf-side weddings.
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Parque Estatal Lovers Key
8700 Estero BlvdThis is a great beach State Park with lots to see and do. Hop in a kayak or lounge under an umbrella on the shore. Explore serene canals and lagoons that are favorite grazing spots for manatee and shorebirds. You may see the calm, turquoise waters broken by a dolphin’s dorsal fin or by the strike of an osprey’s talons. Lovers Key isn’t just a name either—the park is a popular romantic destination and frequently hosts picturesque gulf-side weddings.
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great spot to see local wildlife in their natural setting. You can drive through the in your vehicle and watch the incredible sights. Established in 1945, this wildlife refuge occupies one-third of Sanibel Island and is a prime spot for bird watching. Fees are required for Wildlife Drive, which is open everyday but is closed on Fridays. Gate times vary. There are many activities including the wildlife drive, tram tour, kayaking, fishing opportunities, picnic benches, and even a free scavenger hunt style game and wildlife spotting app (Discover Ding) if you prefer a self-guided tour.
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveJ.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great spot to see local wildlife in their natural setting. You can drive through the in your vehicle and watch the incredible sights. Established in 1945, this wildlife refuge occupies one-third of Sanibel Island and is a prime spot for bird watching. Fees are required for Wildlife Drive, which is open everyday but is closed on Fridays. Gate times vary. There are many activities including the wildlife drive, tram tour, kayaking, fishing opportunities, picnic benches, and even a free scavenger hunt style game and wildlife spotting app (Discover Ding) if you prefer a self-guided tour.
Favorite Places to Eat in the Area
These are some great places that we enjoy visiting to eat when we get the chance. Hope you enjoy!
This is a great local restaurant and bar in downtown Ft. Myers Beach. The atmosphere is lively and the food and drinks are usually always very good.
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Smokin Oyster Brewery
340 Old San Carlos BlvdThis is a great local restaurant and bar in downtown Ft. Myers Beach. The atmosphere is lively and the food and drinks are usually always very good.
Unique waterfront restaurant overlooking the back bay of Estero Island (Ft. Myers Beach). Located just across the Matanzas Pass Bridge from Ft. Myers Beach, this is a tourist favorite. They also have live local music regularly.
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Dixie Fish Co.
714 Fishermans WharfUnique waterfront restaurant overlooking the back bay of Estero Island (Ft. Myers Beach). Located just across the Matanzas Pass Bridge from Ft. Myers Beach, this is a tourist favorite. They also have live local music regularly.
Walking distance from our cottage by sidewalk or on the beach, Junkanoo serves drinks and food with great views of the white sand and Gulf.
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Junkanoo Beach
4761 Estero BlvdWalking distance from our cottage by sidewalk or on the beach, Junkanoo serves drinks and food with great views of the white sand and Gulf.
A great place for beach burgers and hot dogs with an incredible view. Located on the Gulf in Bonita Beach, Doc's is a local and tourist hot spot.
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Doc's Beach House
27908 Hickory BlvdA great place for beach burgers and hot dogs with an incredible view. Located on the Gulf in Bonita Beach, Doc's is a local and tourist hot spot.
A unique dining spot on Captiva Island that has been attracting visitors from all over the world for years. Good food in a fun and interesting setting.
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Bubble Room
15001 Captiva DrA unique dining spot on Captiva Island that has been attracting visitors from all over the world for years. Good food in a fun and interesting setting.
Shopping
This is the main shopping and dining area on Ft. Myers beach. There are many souvenir shops and restaurants/bars. Evenings are quite lively and often you will find local entertainers performing on the square near the pier entrance.
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Times Square Tattoo
959 Estero BlvdThis is the main shopping and dining area on Ft. Myers beach. There are many souvenir shops and restaurants/bars. Evenings are quite lively and often you will find local entertainers performing on the square near the pier entrance.
The 5th Ave. shops in downtown Naples offers great upscale shopping and dining options. A nice car ride along Gulf Shore Blvd. will also display some of the finest homes in America.
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Naples
The 5th Ave. shops in downtown Naples offers great upscale shopping and dining options. A nice car ride along Gulf Shore Blvd. will also display some of the finest homes in America.
Located in Naples, the Tin City shops are a great place to visit. Plenty of shopping and food along with great views.
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Tin City
1200 5th Ave SLocated in Naples, the Tin City shops are a great place to visit. Plenty of shopping and food along with great views.
Plenty of variety with upscale stores and a nice outdoor setting this is a great place to visit and shop.
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Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail NPlenty of variety with upscale stores and a nice outdoor setting this is a great place to visit and shop.
Located on the road to Sanibel, and a short car ride from our cottage, there are plenty of options for outlet shopping at these shops.
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Sanibel Outlets
20350 Summerlin RdLocated on the road to Sanibel, and a short car ride from our cottage, there are plenty of options for outlet shopping at these shops.
Conveniently located mid-island and a quick ride from our cottage, this is a nice supermarket that is clean and well stocked with ample parking.
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Publix Super Market at Fort Myers Beach
4791 Estero BlvdConveniently located mid-island and a quick ride from our cottage, this is a nice supermarket that is clean and well stocked with ample parking.
Boat Rentals
This marina is a quick ride from our cottage and has boat rentals available as well as a nice bar and restaurant overlooking the back bay. This is a great spot to watch the boats and see some of the true beauty of the local area!
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Snook Bight Marina
4765 Estero BlvdThis marina is a quick ride from our cottage and has boat rentals available as well as a nice bar and restaurant overlooking the back bay. This is a great spot to watch the boats and see some of the true beauty of the local area!
Entertainment
This mini golf venue has unique and challenging holes and is a great family fun spot. Located not far from the Matanzas Pass Bridge to/from Ft. Myers Beach.
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JungleGolf Ft. Myers
17710 San Carlos BlvdThis mini golf venue has unique and challenging holes and is a great family fun spot. Located not far from the Matanzas Pass Bridge to/from Ft. Myers Beach.