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Beaches & Water Recreation

Fort Myers - Sanibel provides endless beach and water recreation. Here you'll discover the best Florida beaches.

Best Beaches For...
See this beach map come to life, showing best beaches for shelling, sunbathing, windsurfing, sports and fishing. More...
 
Best Bets for Beaches & Water Recreation
Sand, shells, surf and surprises: check out this compilation of the tried-and-true things to do on land, the beach, near the shore and at sea. More...
 
Beaches & Waterfront Parks
Boat Ramps
Canoe & Kayak
Marinas
Shelling Locations & Charters
Water Recreation
Videos and Photo Tours

Features
 
Ghost crab
Natural, Healthy Beaches
Beaches groomed by Mother Nature delight visitors and locals with picturesque scenes of sand dunes, sea oats and abundant bird and wildlife. More...
   
Identify Your Shelling Finds
See a small sample of the 400 species of shells you'll find here. More...
 
 

Water Recreation
Kayak excursions, boat tours, windsurfing... you won't be able to resist exploring the waters. More...
   
Shelling the Islands
Warm Gulf waters, white sandy beaches and knowledgeable charter guides reveal 400 species of shells. More...
 
 

Turtle Time
Learn about the life cycle of a sea turtle with this slideshow that follows hatchlings into the sea. More...
   
Beach Facts
From information on tolls and parking to regulations related to pets and beverages, this primer shares tips to help you plan a day at the beach. More...
 
 
Great Calusa Blueway
Great Calusa Blueway
Explore the fabled bays, rivers, backwaters and shorelines of Southwest Florida on 100 miles of paddling trails, the Great Calusa Blueway. More...
   
Explore Beaches and Waterways
Natural sand beaches and warm waters provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing, reading, shelling and, for the adventurous, boating, sailing and windsurfing. More...
 
 

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