Lovers Key State Park is a coworking space in Fort Myers Beach. This place has 5026 reviews and an average rating of 4.7 of 5. This is a superb rating!
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This is a great day experience if you are looking to get away from some of the more tourist type beaches in Fort Myers. Located on the barrier islands between Fort Myers and Bonita Beach, the state park is easy to get to as long as you go early in the morning. The park opens at 8 am and Lovers Key Adventures opens at 9 am. As with any state park, there is an $8 fee to enter however the parking, when you can find it and if you can squeeze your car into the narrower than normal space, is free after you are in.
The Lovers Key Kayak Adventure is a 5 mile out and back water trail that is definitely worth the price. $63 for a double kayak (singles also available) for 4 hours which is plenty of enough time to go out 2.5 miles and then back. Along the way, we saw three manatees that swam right underneath our kayak, an alligator along the shore, a falcon, and hundreds of comb jellyfish. Staff was great and there is no need to make reservations unless you are planning to go on a guided tour. There are great walking and bike trails along the estuary as well.
After you are done kayaking, walk the 1000 feet to the beach or take the tram to the south end of the island where they have restrooms and concessions. Great sand and surf! A truly great way to spend the day. Did I mention that you should get there early?
Lovers Key is a pleasant state park with several recreational opportunities. The beach is not scenic, but hosts a wide expanse of sugar sand and ocean access. We were there on a weekday in February and had no trouble finding a parking spot. There is a desk for renting canoes and kayaks if you wish to paddle or fish in the mangroves and people were reporting seeing manatees in the area. A sturdy fishing pier is also available. A tram will take you from the parking lot to the beach which is about 1000 feet away. There is a food truck stationed at the beach for hot dogs, burgers, nachos and non alcoholic beverages. Watch for gofer tortoises in the park. They are endangered and often seen in this habitat. Many shorebirds for birdwatching. If you drive north after your day, beware the severe road congestion at Ft. Myers Beach and plan to double your travel time.
Beautiful beach and don't miss a bucket of fun at flippers!
Awesome beach a little off the beaten path.
Gorgeous Florida beach! We came in January so we didn't swim but it was beautiful to walk the beach looking for shells. A boardwalk separates you from the beach and it is quite a walk. There is a golf cart tram service but I'm not sure the cost. They had rentals there as well as trails. The location is also close to a neat dog beach down the road. We stayed at nearby Koreshan state park and it was a short drive away. I'd love to go back in the summer as gulf beaches have smaller waves then the East coast beaches.
Address: 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Opening Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Visit the website
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