Estero Island — Local services in Fort Myers Beach

We visit family in Bonita Springs every spring, and we always make several trips to Estero Island each year. Fort Myers Beach is always fun with its party atmosphere, but Bowditch Point Beach, just a mile farther up, on the northern tip, is our favorite spot. It's walking distance from FMB but feels completely secluded and is never crowded (at that time of year, at least). Always lots of wildlife there, from starfish, sand dollars, and crabs, to manatees and dolphins. Last year a pod of dolphins swam right up to where we were wading in the water and stayed a good 15 minutes. Plenty of good shells there, especially after a strong rain. Be careful of the very strong current coming around the tip of the island when the tide is going out, though - don't go out farther than knee-deep at that time (it's very shallow, though, so you will still be able to go fairly far out from shore). To get to Bowditch Point Beach (if not walking up the shore from FMB), drive past FMB about a mile until the street dead-ends at a small park. Park at that parking lot, then follow the trail through the wooded area to the beach (4-5...

We visited Ft. Meyer's Beach on Estero Island on record setting, 92 degree day. Breezy, at high tide and surf was up. Still crowded from those on Spring Break, but that was expected. Lots of activity on the beach and pier, but a great day for walking and taking in the sites. Always enjoy this beach. Well maintained, with lots of restaurants and activities including jet ski rental and parasailing. Also, an ice cream vendor...

This location is a little on the rough looking side and kinda sketchy throughout the day. Behind most of the beautiful buildings, condos, hotels ect. If you have Ocean front, you can expirence the sounds and sights of the beautiful ocean. If you don't have ocean front view. Don't waste your...