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A prime attraction for beachgoers and nature lovers alike is the Gorgeous Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd. (tel. 239/463-4588), on the totally preserved Lovers Key, south of Estero Island.
Although the highway runs down the center of the island, access to this unspoiled beach from the parking lot is restricted to footpaths and a tractor-pulled tram through a bird-filled forest of mangroves. The beach itself is known for its multitude of shells. Facilities include a snack shop and bathhouses with outdoor showers. The park is open daily from 8am to sunset. Admission is $5 per vehicle with two to eight occupants, $3 for vehicles with a single occupant, and $1 for pedestrians and bicyclists. No alcohol is allowed, nor are pets permitted on the beach or in the water (you must keep them on a leash elsewhere in the park). On Estero Island, Lynn Hall Memorial Parkhas a fishing pier and beach in the middle ofTimes Square. It has changing rooms, restrooms, and one of the few public parking lots in the area; the meter costs $1 hour, so keep it fed. At the island's north end, Bowditch Regional Park has picnic tables, showers, and changing rooms. Parking is only for drivers with disabilities permits, but the park is also the turnaround point for the Beach Connection Trolley. Several beach locations are hotbeds of parasailing, jet-skiing, sailboating, and other beach activities. Times Square, at San Carlos and Estero boulevards, and the Best Western Beach Resort, about a quarter-mile north, are popular spots on Estero's busy north end. 
Other hot spots are Diamond Head Beach Resort, just south of Times Square, and the Junkanoo Beach Bar, in the midbeach area. Down south, activities are centered on the Outrigger Beach Resort. Playing in the Sand -- At the American Sandsculpting Festival, held each November on Fort Myers Beach, sand sculptors from around the world compete for prize money in two competitions, one for amateurs and one for pros.
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Boating & Boat Rentals
Powerboats are available from the Snook Bight Marina (tel. 239/765-4371), the
Gulf Star Marina (tel. 239/463-9552), 708 Fisherman’s Wharf Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, Fish Tale Marina(tel. 239/463-3600), and Salty Sam's Marina (tel. 239/463-7333; www.saltysamsmarina.com). Holiday Watersports (tel. 239/765-4386; www.holidaywatersportsfmb.com) rents brand-new boats at the Pink Shell Beach Resort, on Estero Island's northern end. Boat rental costs about $130 for a half-day, $200 to $600 for a full day. For canoers and kayakers, the big news is that the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel have rolled out the Great Calusa Blueway (www.greatcalusablueway.com), a new 40-mile paddling trail that covers the waters of Lovers Key State Recreation Area; Mound Key State Archaeological Site; Koreshan State Historic Site; Fort Myers Beach; and Sanibel, Captiva, and Pine islands, ending at Cayo Costa. Even cooler, the Blueway utilizes GPS technology, marking key points along the trail to aid navigation. Kayak Excursions(tel. 239/297-7011; www.kayak-excursions.com) offers rentals; guided tours including wildlife, manatee, and full moon tours; and kayak classes. 
For an action-packed thrill ride in a cigarette-style, 14-passenger speedboat, check outSea Rocket USA(tel. 239/233-1578; www.searocketusa.com), 1030 Estero Blvd., which whisks passengers up to 70 mph and then slows down so you can catch a glimpse of dolphins. Cost is $35 per person for 75 minutes and $500 per person for 4 hours.The Key West Express (tel. 239/463-5733) offers daily boat service from Fort Myers Beach to Key West for $129 per person round-trip. The boat leaves from Salty Sam's Marina, 2200 Main St.
Fishing
You can surf-cast, throw your line off the pier at Times Square, or venture offshore on a number of charter-fishing boats here. The staff at Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., about a half-mile north of the Sky Bridge (tel. 239/466-3600; www.getawaymarina.com), is adept at matching clients with skilled charter-boat skippers. Expect to spend about $175 per person for a full day's fishing for up to six persons, $55 for a half-day.No reservations are required on party boats that take groups out. Operating year-round, the Great Getaway and Great Getaway II (tel. 239/466-3600) sail from the Getaway Marina, about a half-mile north of the bridge. Boats depart between 9am and 3pm; cost $55 per adult, $30 for kids, and $25 for those who don't fish; and have air-conditioned lounges with bars. Call for details and reservations.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Scuba diving is available at Seahorse Scuba, 15600 San Carlos Blvd. (tel. 239/872-6295). Two-tank dives start at $75. In business since 1989, the company also teaches diver-certification courses.The liveaboard dive boatUltimate Getaway, based at Rick's Marina, 18450 San Carlos Blvd. (tel. 239/466-0466; www.ultimategetaway.net), makes 4- and 5-day voyages to the Dry Tortugas (70 miles west of Key West). This 100-foot vessel carries a maximum of 20 divers and is equipped with a dive platform, chase boat, and TV/DVD. Price varies and includes tanks, weights, belt, food, and soft drinks. Reservations are essential. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Read More - Frommer's - Fort Myers Beach
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