THE BEACH
The Gulf of Mexico beach is just steps away from your Waterside residence via a private deeded access point. With shallow waters, this expanse of wide, white sand has been ranked among the safest and most beautiful beaches in the world.

WATER SPORTS
For the active, watersport enthusiast, numerous beach vendors offer the opportunity to take flight with a parasail, rent a jet ski, wind surf, waterski, sail and snorkel amongst many other types of water activities.

NATURAL BEAUTY
The peaceful surroundings are conducive to relaxing and sunning with the latest bestseller or taking a stroll or shelling on the beach. Hunt for the treasures of the surf finding shells from the area’s exotic marine life. Wade into the surf and let the winds raise a kite to the deep blue sky. Scan the horizon for dolphins as they frolic offshore. Watch terns and gulls as they glide on the Gulf breezes and sandpipers as they scurry along the beach skirting the receding waves. Gather in the twilight with others to watch one of Southwest Florida’s famous sunsets. Take an evening walk and look for stars shooting across the clear night sky.

PARKS & PRESERVES
The beach is home to several area parks encompassing hundreds of acres. Lynn Hall Memorial Park is a great family beach. Its centerpiece is the Fort Myers Beach Pier. Bowditch Point is a 17-acre park that fronts both the beach and Estero Bay. Matanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve is an unspoiled 56-acre barrier island forest, where visitors can stroll through the preserve’s mangroves to a pavilion overlooking the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. The Lovers Key/Carl Johnson State Recreation Area is a 712-acre park made up of four barrier islands – Lovers Key, Inner Key, Long Key and Black Island with Lovers Key Beach ranked as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Facilities include picnic tables, bike racks and a beach pavilion.