South Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Castle Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Castle Beach during your trip to Fort Myers Beach?
Estero Boulevard Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Estero Boulevard Beach during your trip to Fort Myers Beach?
Bunche Beach
Find a relatively obscure beach in a popular area of sand, warm water and a fascinating variety of coastal life. You’ll be thankful for the uncrowded space.
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lynn Hall Memorial Park during your travels in Fort Myers Beach? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Bowditch Point Park
You can take time to visit Bowditch Point Park during your travels to Fort Myers Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
You can take time to visit San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve during your travels to Fort Myers Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Fort Myers Beach 90 Minute Round Tiki Boat Cruise
Clear Kayak Guided Eco Tour in North Naples
Our pick of the best South Island Hotel Deals
Pointe Estero Beach Resort
"The beach view was amazing, very clean property"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
GullWing Beach Resort
"Updated bathrooms and kitchen"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Beach Front Bargain at Estero Beach & Tennis Club!
"Unfortunately, due to other circumstances, I was not able to go on the trip and had to cancel. The host did an excellent job of keeping posted about other balcony construction taking place long before I could check in and was fully understanding if I had to cancel at the time. Because of the owner's ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Santa Maria Resort- Great Resort and Condo!! Large pool/Hot Tub & Tiki Hut !!
"Our party of 4 were very pleased with the Santa Maria Resort condo. It was clean and supplied with all we needed. We enjoyed the beautiful pool. It was only a short walk to the gorgeous beach. Groceries, restaurants and shopping very close. Definitely would stay again."
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Mariners Boathouse by Coolvacay
"I booked this place last minute because our original place canceled us last minute. I didn’t have too much time to research and it was our first time in FM beach. I have to say our stay was perfect. The place was very cleaned, quiet, our balcony view was beautiful. The pool wasn’t super big but was ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Gulf Front Condo completely remodeled ,100 steps to the beach.
"This is our new place to stay when we come back to FMB. It's a lot more quiet on the south end, which was exactly what we needed. The beaches are also nice. The condo has everything you need for the beach too! If you get a rental car, dont take it to Times Square. The price to park is extremely expensive. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Island
Mid Island
While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach.
TP Hill's
When in TP Hill's, you can plan a visit to Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Fort Myers Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Myers Beach, Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Estero Boulevard Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Winklers
Winklers might not have many top sights, but Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laguna Shores
While Laguna Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lover's Key Beach and Santini Marina Shopping Plaza.
