Fort Myers Beach, Florida: Southwest Florida Beach Town

Fort Myers Beach, located on Estero Island, is Southwest Florida's most popular beach resort destination — a lively beach town built around Times Square (the island's commercial hub), 7 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, and a laid-back attitude that characterizes the best of Florida beach culture.

Times Square Beach

The northern end of Estero Island centers on "Times Square" — a pedestrian-friendly zone with restaurants, bars, beach shops, and direct beach access. It's the social hub of Fort Myers Beach and offers a complete beach town experience within a compact, walkable area.

Shelling Paradise

Fort Myers Beach and the nearby waters of the Gulf are famous for shelling — the combination of tidal patterns and Gulf currents deposits shells of remarkable variety and quality on the beaches of Estero Island and San Carlos Bay. Early morning low tides in winter produce the best conditions.

Lovers Key State Park

Just south of the island, Lovers Key State Park offers pristine undeveloped beach, kayak trails, and exceptional wildlife — a natural contrast to the resort development of Times Square.

Getting to Fort Myers Beach

• RSW Airport to Fort Myers Beach: 25-35 minutes
• Fort Myers Downtown to Beach: 20-25 minutes
• TPA to Fort Myers Beach: 2-2.5 hours