Guidebook for Fort Myers
Food Scene
The Lodge
2278 First StGood food, sports bar, self-tap 28 different craft beers
Sky bar on 4th floor with view of the Caloosahatchee River, steakhouse in a cool industrial setting and great cocktails. Harvey Firestone vacationed in Fort Myers with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
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The Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
2224 Bay StSky bar on 4th floor with view of the Caloosahatchee River, steakhouse in a cool industrial setting and great cocktails. Harvey Firestone vacationed in Fort Myers with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
The name says everything, Italian food with focus on pizzas. Why Capone? According to local lore, Al used to visit Fort Myers. An old-timer told me Capone rented the yellow stucco house on 2714 Providence St. I couldn't verify that one.
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Capone's Coal Fired Pizza
2225 First StThe name says everything, Italian food with focus on pizzas. Why Capone? According to local lore, Al used to visit Fort Myers. An old-timer told me Capone rented the yellow stucco house on 2714 Providence St. I couldn't verify that one.
Do I have to tell you it's Mexican? But I want you to know it has great food and the best mojitos around.
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Cabos Cantina Taco & Tequila Bar
2226 First StDo I have to tell you it's Mexican? But I want you to know it has great food and the best mojitos around.
A favorite place for the girls at lunch time. Guys like it too. Located in a bungalow from the 20's. Great selection of teas, served in very cute English tea cups. The food is perfect for lunch. I'm there for at least once a week for the house quiche and salad.
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Wisteria Tea Room & Café
2512 Second StA favorite place for the girls at lunch time. Guys like it too. Located in a bungalow from the 20's. Great selection of teas, served in very cute English tea cups. The food is perfect for lunch. I'm there for at least once a week for the house quiche and salad.
Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past 30 years. Where the locals go. During the week at lunch it can be busy with the people from the offices downtown. No-fuss, friendly atmosphere, great food at great prices. Their pancakes are famous.
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Oasis Restaurant
2260 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOpen every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past 30 years. Where the locals go. During the week at lunch it can be busy with the people from the offices downtown. No-fuss, friendly atmosphere, great food at great prices. Their pancakes are famous.
If you are looking for tasty vegan options, gluten free pastries, organic coffee, tea, smoothies, and boba (bubble) tea this is the place. My daughter's favorite place for dessert.
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Green Cup Café
1412 Dean StIf you are looking for tasty vegan options, gluten free pastries, organic coffee, tea, smoothies, and boba (bubble) tea this is the place. My daughter's favorite place for dessert.
Serving southern home cooking since 1952. "Modest joint known for Southern staples made with ingredients from the nearby farmer’s market." An unassuming, very popular, and guarded secret with the locals. Don't be surprised to find a long table with a bunch of firefighters enjoying a meal.
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Farmers Market Restaurant
2736 Edison AveServing southern home cooking since 1952. "Modest joint known for Southern staples made with ingredients from the nearby farmer’s market." An unassuming, very popular, and guarded secret with the locals. Don't be surprised to find a long table with a bunch of firefighters enjoying a meal.
Great place to grab wonderful cocktails and watch the sunset.
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Oxbow Bar & Grill
1300 Hendry StGreat place to grab wonderful cocktails and watch the sunset.
Located on Fort Myers Beach. Voted TripAdvisor's #1 "Everyday Eats" restaurant in the country! There are other locations in Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, and St. Pete Pier. But this is the one voted # 1. And I agree.
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Ft. Myers Beach
708 Fishermans WharfLocated on Fort Myers Beach. Voted TripAdvisor's #1 "Everyday Eats" restaurant in the country! There are other locations in Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, and St. Pete Pier. But this is the one voted # 1. And I agree.
If you are missing a good Italian food from Brooklyn, this is the place. Tucked away on Second Street, this is a family restaurant the locals try to keep a secret.
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Bruno's of Brooklyn - Italian Eatery
2112 Second StIf you are missing a good Italian food from Brooklyn, this is the place. Tucked away on Second Street, this is a family restaurant the locals try to keep a secret.
The historic house, built in 1902, offers sophisticated Southern cuisine in a romantic Old Florida atmosphere since 1978. The food and ambiance will not disappoint.
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The Veranda
2122 Second StThe historic house, built in 1902, offers sophisticated Southern cuisine in a romantic Old Florida atmosphere since 1978. The food and ambiance will not disappoint.
The best view of the sunset from a restaurant downtown. Food is fine, 2 for 1 happy-hour drinks are okay too. But the sunset is the best and if you are hungry and downtown is too busy, just go a little further and it is very relaxing.
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Pinchers
6890 Estero BlvdThe best view of the sunset from a restaurant downtown. Food is fine, 2 for 1 happy-hour drinks are okay too. But the sunset is the best and if you are hungry and downtown is too busy, just go a little further and it is very relaxing.
Best kept secret. Locals love it. International comfort food and a rustic atmosphere, plus live music. Vegan options! Thank God I can take my daughter in law there! But there is a lot of options for carnivores, don't worry.
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King's Kitchen
2150 W First StBest kept secret. Locals love it. International comfort food and a rustic atmosphere, plus live music. Vegan options! Thank God I can take my daughter in law there! But there is a lot of options for carnivores, don't worry.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at First Street Village
2160 McGregor BlvdWhen our daughter comes to visit from San Diego, Mario's is her first stop. And she is not the only one. Snowbirds from New Jersey and New Your have to pay a visit to Mario's too. Great desserts, delicious sandwich, butcher shop, deli, and grocery store.
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Mario's Italian Meat Market
12326 S Cleveland AveWhen our daughter comes to visit from San Diego, Mario's is her first stop. And she is not the only one. Snowbirds from New Jersey and New Your have to pay a visit to Mario's too. Great desserts, delicious sandwich, butcher shop, deli, and grocery store.
Beaches, Parks & Nature
Don't let the name fool you. It is a clean, wide 1.4 mile boardwalk, where you can see a lot of birds, bromeliads, orchids, and an alligator if you are lucky. It is a 3,500 acres cypress swamp preserve. Unfortunately loggers cleared most of the old cypress, and a lot of what you see is relatively new growth. But some of the beautiful old cypress can be found. To know more about it go to http://floridahikes.com/six-mile-cypress. It's a good info site
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance BlvdDon't let the name fool you. It is a clean, wide 1.4 mile boardwalk, where you can see a lot of birds, bromeliads, orchids, and an alligator if you are lucky. It is a 3,500 acres cypress swamp preserve. Unfortunately loggers cleared most of the old cypress, and a lot of what you see is relatively new growth. But some of the beautiful old cypress can be found. To know more about it go to http://floridahikes.com/six-mile-cypress. It's a good info site
If you like plants and have the time, Naples Botanical Garden is worth the trip. Great selection of tropical plants. Check out Fogg Cafe, it's worth it.
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Naples Botanikus Kert
4820 Bayshore DrIf you like plants and have the time, Naples Botanical Garden is worth the trip. Great selection of tropical plants. Check out Fogg Cafe, it's worth it.
My favorite Sunday morning activity: go to Barefoot Beach early. You can walk the beach 2 ways . First way: Go on Bare Beach Blvd all the way to the end to the State Park. It opens at 8am, and admission is $8. Park the car and walk the beach north towards Doc's Beach House and have breakfast, then walk back and find a place close to the car, get a towel and enjoy a peaceful morning. Normally I get out when the crowds arrive by 10:30. If you do it during the week, it's much less crowded. Also enjoy Barefoot Beach Blvd, with its beautiful winter mansions worth several millions. You cannot trespass but you can look from the car. Second way is to park at Bonita Beach Park, pay $2 / hour, and walk south towards Bare Foot Beach. Same beach as Bonita, just a different name and different county.
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Barefoot Beach Preserve
505 Barefoot Beach BlvdMy favorite Sunday morning activity: go to Barefoot Beach early. You can walk the beach 2 ways . First way: Go on Bare Beach Blvd all the way to the end to the State Park. It opens at 8am, and admission is $8. Park the car and walk the beach north towards Doc's Beach House and have breakfast, then walk back and find a place close to the car, get a towel and enjoy a peaceful morning. Normally I get out when the crowds arrive by 10:30. If you do it during the week, it's much less crowded. Also enjoy Barefoot Beach Blvd, with its beautiful winter mansions worth several millions. You cannot trespass but you can look from the car. Second way is to park at Bonita Beach Park, pay $2 / hour, and walk south towards Bare Foot Beach. Same beach as Bonita, just a different name and different county.
Bonita Beach Park attracts a lively crowd of active beach-goers with all sorts of water sports rentals and beach volleyball. The parking is $2/hr, very clean and nice facility. If you want more tranquil beach just turn left, walk south towards Barefoot Beach, same beach different name and county. Going north on Hickory Blvd there are about ten additional smaller public beach accesses, with free but limited parking. And no access to restrooms and showers you find on Bonita Beach Park
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Bonita Beach Park
27954 Hickory BlvdBonita Beach Park attracts a lively crowd of active beach-goers with all sorts of water sports rentals and beach volleyball. The parking is $2/hr, very clean and nice facility. If you want more tranquil beach just turn left, walk south towards Barefoot Beach, same beach different name and county. Going north on Hickory Blvd there are about ten additional smaller public beach accesses, with free but limited parking. And no access to restrooms and showers you find on Bonita Beach Park
Most popular beach on Sanibel. It is isolated and picturesque, great for shelling and amenities make it worth the five minute hike from the parking area to the beach, and the $5/hr parking. Sanibel is known for its shells, and this is the place for shelling.
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Bowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach RdMost popular beach on Sanibel. It is isolated and picturesque, great for shelling and amenities make it worth the five minute hike from the parking area to the beach, and the $5/hr parking. Sanibel is known for its shells, and this is the place for shelling.
Lighthouse Beach Park due to the ease access, it's often the most crowded beach on Sanibel. This is the first beach visitors pass once they have crossed the causeway from the mainland. Due to its location a large numbers of shells wash up, but they are often picked off quickly, leaving only the most common varieties. If you can get to this beach after a storm, you may get some very interesting shells. That thing about the early bird getting the worm...
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Lighthouse Beach Park
110 Periwinkle WayLighthouse Beach Park due to the ease access, it's often the most crowded beach on Sanibel. This is the first beach visitors pass once they have crossed the causeway from the mainland. Due to its location a large numbers of shells wash up, but they are often picked off quickly, leaving only the most common varieties. If you can get to this beach after a storm, you may get some very interesting shells. That thing about the early bird getting the worm...
Located at the western tip of Sanibel Island along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva Island, Blind Pass Beach has strong currents and is NOT SAFE FOR SWIMMING. Those same currents, however, deposit large quantities of shells, making this small beach one of the most popular with shellers. There is parking, but no other amenities here.
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Blind Pass Beach
6491-6499 Sanibel Captiva RdLocated at the western tip of Sanibel Island along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva Island, Blind Pass Beach has strong currents and is NOT SAFE FOR SWIMMING. Those same currents, however, deposit large quantities of shells, making this small beach one of the most popular with shellers. There is parking, but no other amenities here.
Turner Beach sits across the water from Blind Pass Beach, occupying the southern end of Captiva Island just off the bridge over Blind Pass. Like its sibling, Turner Beach experiences strong currents and is NOT A GOOD PLACE TO SWIM, but it's a dream for those who want to wade a little while looking for prize shells.
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Turner strand
17200 Captiva DrTurner Beach sits across the water from Blind Pass Beach, occupying the southern end of Captiva Island just off the bridge over Blind Pass. Like its sibling, Turner Beach experiences strong currents and is NOT A GOOD PLACE TO SWIM, but it's a dream for those who want to wade a little while looking for prize shells.
From Fort Myers along the Sanibel Causeway there are 2 islands, named simply "A" and "B" in the order they appear from the mainland. They total about 10 acres of sandy beach that are easily accessible from the road at several spots.
Drivers can pull off almost anywhere on either island, from either side of the road, and as an added bonus, there is no parking fee. Popular for non-motorized water sports like stand up paddleboarding, kitesurfing, and kayaking. Fishing is also permitted here, and visitors are welcome to bring grills for use on the beach. No amenities other than parking there is no amenities on Island A, but Island B does have restrooms, picnic tables, and drinking fountains. Leashed dogs are welcome as well.
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Causeway Islands Park
19931 Sanibel CausewayFrom Fort Myers along the Sanibel Causeway there are 2 islands, named simply "A" and "B" in the order they appear from the mainland. They total about 10 acres of sandy beach that are easily accessible from the road at several spots.
Drivers can pull off almost anywhere on either island, from either side of the road, and as an added bonus, there is no parking fee. Popular for non-motorized water sports like stand up paddleboarding, kitesurfing, and kayaking. Fishing is also permitted here, and visitors are welcome to bring grills for use on the beach. No amenities other than parking there is no amenities on Island A, but Island B does have restrooms, picnic tables, and drinking fountains. Leashed dogs are welcome as well.
Halfway up Sanibel Island on the Gulf-facing shore, Gulfside City Park is a lnice place to catch some sun and waves. It's not a very crowded spot despite its location between resorts, making this a good choice for those who want a relaxing day at the beach. The park offers a large grassy area in addition to the white-sand shore, and plenty of parking. Park amenities include restrooms, an outdoor shower, picnic tables, and barbecue grills for public use.
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Gulfside City Park Beach
2001 Algiers LnHalfway up Sanibel Island on the Gulf-facing shore, Gulfside City Park is a lnice place to catch some sun and waves. It's not a very crowded spot despite its location between resorts, making this a good choice for those who want a relaxing day at the beach. The park offers a large grassy area in addition to the white-sand shore, and plenty of parking. Park amenities include restrooms, an outdoor shower, picnic tables, and barbecue grills for public use.
Saving the best for last. Fort Myers Beach sits on a little barrier island, about 7 miles long, and the beach is great – wide, gradually sloping, and packed sand, which can be a little harder to walk on for a a few miles like I do. But I'm older. This is the place with most bars, lots of places to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis. It is a fun place with lots of things to do.
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Fort Myers Beach
Saving the best for last. Fort Myers Beach sits on a little barrier island, about 7 miles long, and the beach is great – wide, gradually sloping, and packed sand, which can be a little harder to walk on for a a few miles like I do. But I'm older. This is the place with most bars, lots of places to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis. It is a fun place with lots of things to do.
Entertainment, Arts & Culture
Check this one out. The Wall Street Journal called "One of America's Top Repertory Companies!"Open October to May.
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Florida Repertory Theatre
2268 Bay StCheck this one out. The Wall Street Journal called "One of America's Top Repertory Companies!"Open October to May.
Celebrating its 27th Season Broadway Palm Theater offering popular Broadway shows and concerts. Entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility includes a 450-seat dinner theater, a 100-seat “black-box” theater, and a 120 seat dining room.
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Broadway Palm vacsora színház
1380 Colonial BlvdCelebrating its 27th Season Broadway Palm Theater offering popular Broadway shows and concerts. Entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility includes a 450-seat dinner theater, a 100-seat “black-box” theater, and a 120 seat dining room.
Monday Night Movies for Film Lovers
Go to the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, at 10150 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs, to watch the best foreign and independent films. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and popcorn are available. Discussion after each film, led by a Film Society Chairman. Great movies, hidden gems.
Moe Auditorium and Film Center-Performing Arts Center
10150 Bonita Beach Rd SEMonday Night Movies for Film Lovers
Go to the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, at 10150 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs, to watch the best foreign and independent films. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and popcorn are available. Discussion after each film, led by a Film Society Chairman. Great movies, hidden gems.
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is dedicated to bringing world-class art events to the Southwest Florida community. The center presents a wide range of events to the public. From concerts to art exhibitions, galas to lectures, and providing educational arts experiences for children and adults alike.
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First StThe Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is dedicated to bringing world-class art events to the Southwest Florida community. The center presents a wide range of events to the public. From concerts to art exhibitions, galas to lectures, and providing educational arts experiences for children and adults alike.
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
2805 Colonial BlvdSounds corny but everyone who have gone on it, loved it! We had guests staying at our Airbnb who came here specifically for this train experience. It is marked as one-of-a-kind theatrical and culinary experience. New murder mystery shows open throughout the year, running Wednesday through Sunday evenings, with special Christmas-themed show running during the holidays.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train
2805 Colonial BlvdSounds corny but everyone who have gone on it, loved it! We had guests staying at our Airbnb who came here specifically for this train experience. It is marked as one-of-a-kind theatrical and culinary experience. New murder mystery shows open throughout the year, running Wednesday through Sunday evenings, with special Christmas-themed show running during the holidays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Music Walk. On 3rd Friday of the month in the downtown Fort Myers River District where restaurants, bars, art galleries, and shops will showcase a wide range of music. From jazz and blues to rock. Check out the Patio de Leon area.
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Downtown Historic District
Music Walk. On 3rd Friday of the month in the downtown Fort Myers River District where restaurants, bars, art galleries, and shops will showcase a wide range of music. From jazz and blues to rock. Check out the Patio de Leon area.
Music on Saturdays from December through March. Food everyday. Gets really busy at Music Walk (3rd Saturday of the Month)
Patio De Leon
Patio De LeonMusic on Saturdays from December through March. Food everyday. Gets really busy at Music Walk (3rd Saturday of the Month)
Prohibition-inspired bar serving amazing cocktails in a ambiance of bygone era, with vintage chandeliers, carved woodwork and silent movies projecting on the walls . According to local legend it was part of a speakeasy.
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The 86 Room
22 Patio De LeonProhibition-inspired bar serving amazing cocktails in a ambiance of bygone era, with vintage chandeliers, carved woodwork and silent movies projecting on the walls . According to local legend it was part of a speakeasy.
Sightseeing
In downtown The name says it all. It is an alley, and it was used by bootleggers during Prohibition. Now it connects several bars and restaurants, is a nice background for cool pictures, and a place for local artists to display their art.
Bootlegger's Alley
2225 Main StreetIn downtown The name says it all. It is an alley, and it was used by bootleggers during Prohibition. Now it connects several bars and restaurants, is a nice background for cool pictures, and a place for local artists to display their art.
Thomas Edison purchased the original house and 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee river in 1885. By 1906 the property had expanded to accommodate guests included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and President-elect Herbert Hoover. Today visitors have access to the botanical garden, the historical homes, and the laboratory (1927).
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdThomas Edison purchased the original house and 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee river in 1885. By 1906 the property had expanded to accommodate guests included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and President-elect Herbert Hoover. Today visitors have access to the botanical garden, the historical homes, and the laboratory (1927).