Beach Getaways: Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach

Are you looking for the perfect beach vacation in Florida? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place! Fort Myers Beach offers an excellent destination for beach lovers offering seven miles of sugar white sand. But, the beach is only the beginning; there are endless things to do in Fort Myers Beach. Whether you want to explore the great outdoors, dine on fresh seafood, shop for eclectic souvenirs, or embark on wildlife tours, there is an experience for everyone. Coastal Vacation Properties offers top-of-the-line vacation rentals for your beach getaway, whether you are looking for affordable condos or multi-family homes. Read on to learn more about our favorite activities in Fort Myers Beach.

Try Water Sports in Fort Myers Beach

Since the top attraction in town is the beach, it’s no surprise that water sports are popular here. And Coastal Vacation Properties partners with VayK Gear to offer our guests complimentary beach gear credit for watersport rentals like kayaks, paddle boards, boogie boards, and skimboards. In addition to our watersport rentals, you can find several other ways to explore the water:

• Good Time Charters is the best option for tours and cruises on the beach. Sign up for dolphin tours, sunset cruises, shelling trips, and fishing charters. Or fish on your own from the Fort Myers Fishing Pier.
• Wind & Water Sports offers the easiest way to explore the water with parasailing, jet ski rentals, and banana boat rides.
• Launch your kayak from Matanzas Pass Preserve and access the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. 

Explore the Great Outdoors

Beyond the beaches, you will find two excellent parks where you can explore the natural beauty of Florida by land. Bowditch Point Park offers a 17-acre park on the Northern end of the island with hiking trails, picnic areas, butterfly gardens, and picnic shelters. 

Lovers Key State Park offers one of the top things to do in Fort Myers Beach for nature lovers. This unspoiled 700-acre park provides a beautiful two-mile beach perfect for shelling, swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling. On land, you can bike, hike, view wildlife, set up a picnic, and stop at the Visitor Center. This center is where you can view exhibits highlighting the barrier islands, habitats, wildlife, and plants in the park.

Florida’s Times Square

After an exciting day exploring everything Fort Myers Beach offers, we recommend heading downtown to Times Square. This is the hub for shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in town. We recommend dining at Pierside Grill or Sunset Beach for dinner in Times Square. Both restaurants offer delicious fresh seafood, happy hour specials, and live entertainment. You can also attend the weekly Sunset Celebration at Times Square, where you can expect live music, food, and an overall good time! 

Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals

Retreat to Southwest Florida and plan the perfect getaway in Fort Myers Beach. There are things to do in Fort Myers Beach for everyone, whether you are looking for fun on the water or scenic hiking trails. Coastal Vacation Properties offers one to four-bedroom vacation rentals equipped with everything you need for a relaxing retreat. If you have any questions about the local area or our rental properties, don’t hesitate to call us at 239-320-7251.