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Escape to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, where white sand beaches stretch as far as you can see and the shore is lined with exotic seashells. It's a world of tropical wildlife, spectacular sunsets over sparkling waters and hundreds of islands to explore. The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel are your opportunity to experience Florida the way it used to be, with unspoiled natural beauty. The Fort Myers/Sanibel area has many distinct areas, each with its own unique personality and special attractions. Separately, they give you an opportunity to enjoy a vacation that matches your interests; together they offer a Tropical Island Getaway. Paddle the Great Calusa Blueway and discover the hidden treasures of Lee County. To learn more about the area visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com. FORT MYERS BEACH
Activities aren't confined to just the Gulf side of the island. The Matanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve overlooking Estero Bay features more than 40 acres of live oak hammock and 4,000 feet of mangrove shoreline with an abundance of wildlife to enjoy from an elevated boardwalk.
BONITA BEACH
In the charming small town of Bonita Springs just south of Bonita Beach there is the Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track and the 19th-century remains of the utopian Koreshan community, a state historical site. The Koreshan community can be easily reached by water just of the trail. With some of the area's trendiest new shops and bistros located in this charming small town setting, there's a bit of Old and New Florida awaiting you in Bonita Springs. For help in planning a paddling trip to Bonita Beach visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com for detailed accommodation and area information.
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The Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail winds its way along Fort Myers
Beach located on Estero Island. Often called the world's safest beach,
Fort Myers Beach has a wide shoreline that gently slopes into the Gulf.
There are no steep drop-offs making it an ideal spot for a family paddling
adventure. 
At the north end of the beach, a casual beach village with shops and
restaurants is clustered along a tree-lined pedestrian walkway. The south
end of the beach provides a wide selection of beachfront resorts in
addition to Lovers Key State Park. The beach offers a wide variety of
recreational activities, including marinas where you will find fishing and
boating charters that offer daytime sightseeing, guided paddling tours,
evening dining and dancing as well as offshore gambling. 
Fort Myers Beach enjoys a reputation for friendly folks, a wide, palm-shaded
beach, and great family vacations. For help in planning a paddling trip to
Fort Myers Beach visit 
Further south on Estero Island the trail winds its way down Bonita Beach.
Exploration of this area reveals Florida as it once was. The remote island
beaches here are considered to be some of the most beautiful in the area.
The white sands and blue waters offer a chance to escape and relax to the
sound of the surf gently rolling in from the Gulf. 
Inland water adventures can be just as relaxing as you treat yourself to the
serenity of a canoe trip down the Imperial River. Or, tour the Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary, a place of quiet solace where you wind through pinelands,
wet prairies and cypress grounds on an elevated boardwalk. Of course
there's plenty of fishing available, with many offering boat rentals, guided
paddling tours and fishing charters.