Spend time in the sun in Fort Myers Beach
Although small in size, Fort Myers Beach is mighty in its appeal as a favorite beach destination among families, snowbirds and beach-lovers. Located on Florida’s Estero Island, the charming beach town has shores of heaping sugar sand, clear cerulean waters, and miles of wide coastline to enjoy. Fort Myers Beach is home to street musicians, trendy boutiques, bars and restaurants await the crowds. Considered the heart of Estero Island’s downtown, it is a lively area and the go-to spot for shopping, dining and people watching. Whether you want your vacation to be action-packed or full of relaxation, Fort Myers Beach won’t disappoint.
When staying in one of our Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals instead of a traditional hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Some of our Fort Myers Beach rentals even come with special amenities like a backyard pool, washer/dryer units, and bicycles. Whether you’re looking for a beach condo with amazing views, or a larger home for space for the entire family, you can find it on our site.
Climate
Fort Myers, Florida gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Fort Myers averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Fort Myers. The US average is 205 sunny days. July is the hottest month for Fort Myers with an average high temperature of 92.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In Fort Myers, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fort Myers are February, December and March.
Top activities and attractions in Fort Myers Beach
Known for having shallow waters and no undertow, Fort Myers Beach is surrounded by safe beaches for families to frolic at and enjoy the laidback atmosphere. Spend time relaxing or get adventurous and try paddle boarding and parasailing. Catch some rays at Bowman’s Beach, Fort Myers’ most popular stretch of sand and an area favorite for shells, swimming, and sunning. Bowditch Point Park is another busy beach destination that offers great swimming alongside a nature preserve.
While it may be difficult to leave your beautiful sandy surroundings, a don't-miss attraction in the city is the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, a sprawling 20-acre estate with tropical gardens, Thomas Edison's laboratory, and a museum brimming with inventions, artifacts, and exhibits.
If you love outdoors activities, head to nearby Lovers Key, a barrier island where you can engage in biking, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and shelling on the unspoiled beaches. For seashell lovers, venture to Sanibel Island where you can collect shells, take a shelling excursion boat to other islands, and visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum featuring over 30 exhibits of shells from around the world.
For a special nature experience, the Six Mile Cypress Slough is a 2,500-acre wetland that measures nine miles long and a third of a mile wide with at least ten different species of endangered animals and plants.
Golf enthusiasts enjoy a lengthy menu of courses in the area that is highlighted by Fort Myers, FL Country Club, designed by celebrated Scottish architect Donald Ross, Eastwood Golf Course, a Bruce Devlin/Robert von Hagge design, and Eagle Ridge Golf Club, a layout framed by native pine and cypress trees dotted with lakes and waterways.
Don’t forget to visit the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier. Stretching 560 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, the pier is a popular place for fishing or taking in a gorgeous sunset. To get out on the water, charter one of the area’s many deep sea fishing adventures, which will take you out for a half day, a full day, or a night. Catch mackerel, grouper, or even sharks, and cook up your catch afterwards.
At Ostego Bay Marine Science Center the whole family will be entertained with educational interactive displays and aquarium exhibits of marine life. Catch a glimpse of animals seldom seen by vacationers, and visit during feeding time when reclusive creatures emerge to eat.
To learn more about the intriguing history of the Fort Myers area, don’t miss the Southwest Florida Museum of History, which shows visitors how original Native American inhabitants lived alongside European settlers. The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is another family friendly spot and hosts laser shows to teach visitors about stars and planets.
Restaurants and Bars
Come hungry to Fort Myers Beach - you certainly won’t leave that way! You’ll find incredible fare here from the freshest seafood to Mexican inspired dishes. Start your culinary journey at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and order the life-changing plank salmon. Take a more casual approach at Heidi’s Island Bistro which has a menu to satisfy all tastes, from schnitzel to pancakes to cherry pie. For crab and brunch, head to The Salty Crab Bar, a delicious eatery along the water. For dessert you’ll want to stop in to Royal Scoop or Kilwin’s for incredible ice cream and other sweet treats.
Why you should book an Fort Myers Beach rental on FloridaRentals.com
Booking a Fort Myers Beach vacation rental on FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 15% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!
