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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Lovers Key State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Bowditch Point Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Mound House

4. Fort Myers Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Times Square

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6. Key West Express

7. Matanzas Pass Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Lynn Hall Memorial Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Newton Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Good Time Charters

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Holiday Water Sports

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12. Fresh Catch Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Flippers on the Bay

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14. FastTrax Fort Myers

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Fort Myers Beach Public Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Kayak Excursions

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Fort Myers Beach located?
  • A: Fort Myers Beach is the primary town center on southwest Florida's Estero Island, known as a vibrant seasonal tourism destination along the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
  • Q: What can visitors enjoy at Fort Myers Beach?
  • A: Gorgeous Fort Myers beaches offer a variety of water sports, providing plenty of activities for visitors.
  • Q: What is the Times Square district known for?
  • A: The popular Times Square shopping and dining district is home to art galleries, surf shops, and acclaimed seafood restaurants with waterfront dining.

Fort Myers Beach is 1 hour from Naples (27.1 miles via Estero Blvd) and 40 minutes from Fort Myers (16.5 miles via Summerlin Rd).

Fort Myers Beach is a great place to visit year round:

Source: National Weather Service

Month Average High (°F) Average Low (°F) Average Precipitation (inches)
January 75 55 1.9
February 77 57 1.7
March 81 61 2.3
April 85 65 2.1
May 89 70 3.4
June 91 74 8.0
July 92 75 7.2
August 92 75 7.7
September 90 74 7.6
October 86 70 4.5
November 81 64 2.0
December 76 58 1.8

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