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Getting to Fort Myers Beach
23 min · 11 miles from Cape Coral (Google driving route without traffic, checked 2026-10-10; expect longer in season)
Events coming up
- American Sand Sculpting ChampionshipNov 19–23 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach · Source
- Fort Myers Beach Holiday ParadeSat Dec 5 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
- Fort Myers Beach New Year's Eve Beach BashThu Dec 31 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
- Ft. Myers Offshore FMB Run — Fresh Catch BistroJan 16 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach · Source
- Fort Myers Beach Festival of the ArtsJan 23–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
- Fort Myers Beach Shrimp FestivalMar 13–14 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
- St. Patrick's Day ParadeWed Mar 17 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
- JobuFestSat May 29 · Time TBA — check the organizerFort Myers Beach
Places to go
Top 5 per group by Google rating (4★+, 20+ reviews). Hours change — call ahead.
Eat & drink
- Lah De Dah Beach Bar & Grill · 4.8★ (1766)1170 Estero Blvd
- Mr. Waves Island Bar · 4.8★ (1581)1028 Fifth St
- JWB Grill · 4.8★ (1245)1170 Estero Blvd
- PHILLY EXPRESS FL · 4.8★ (52)1400 Estero Blvd
- Dixie Fish Co. · 4.7★ (3974)714 Fishermans Wharf
Breakfast & coffee
- Whym’sy Waffles · 4.9★ (57)17274 San Carlos Blvd #204
- Mom's Restaurant · 4.8★ (1215)2450 Estero Blvd
- Coffee With Love · 4.8★ (39)19201 San Carlos Blvd
- Sunflower Cafe · 4.6★ (2945)11410 Summerlin Square Dr
- Summerlin Cafe · 4.6★ (1585)11370 Summerlin Square Dr
Bars & live music
- Fins Up! Beach Club · 5★ (984)1180 Estero Blvd
- Reefer Beach · 4.8★ (280)17979 San Carlos Blvd
- 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill · 4.8★ (33)1174 Estero Blvd
- The Beach Bar · 4.7★ (860)1668 I Street
- Bongo's Bar & Grille - Pink Shell Beach Resort · 4.6★ (424)275 Estero Blvd
Things to do
- Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise · 4.8★ (1508)2500 Main St
- Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center · 4.5★ (24)718 Fishermans Wharf
- Beach Access 21 · 4★ (21)92 Hercules Dr
Beaches & parks
- Lovers Key Beach · 4.8★ (1438)Lovers Key Beach
- AirGarage | Public Parking · 4.8★ (155)1510 Estero Blvd
- Lovers Key State Park · 4.7★ (7528)8700 Estero Blvd
- Newton Park · 4.7★ (740)4650 Estero Blvd
- Mound House · 4.7★ (394)451 Connecticut St
On the water
- Cruisin' Tikis Fort Myers Beach · 5★ (1099)450 Harbor Ct
- Pelican Bay Charters, Tours & Sunset Cruises · 5★ (763)450 Harbor Ct
- Sunset Jet Ski Rental & Boat Tours · 5★ (450)17990 San Carlos Blvd
- KingFisher Charters · 5★ (364)275 Estero Blvd
- Tiki Pub Cruises · 5★ (342)Snug Harbor Marina
Shopping
- The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique · 4.8★ (64)Santini Marina Plaza
- Santini Marina Plaza Shops · 4.5★ (837)7205 Estero Blvd
- Ft Myers Beach Plaza · 4.4★ (106)19051 San Carlos Blvd
- Shipwreck · 4.1★ (473)237 Old San Carlos Blvd
- Surfstyle Beach Outlet · 4★ (213)17836 San Carlos Blvd