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Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach: Our 2026 Island-Time Guide
Welcome to Fort Myers Beach, where flip-flops count as formal wear and the biggest decision of the day is whether to watch the sunset from the sand or from the dock.
The island has been through a lot these past few years, and we’re happy to report it’s…
Fort Myers Beach to Key West by Ferry: The Easy Day Trip (2026 Guide)
Picture this: coffee on the Gulf Coast, lunch on Duval Street, and back on the water before dinner. The Key West Express leaves right from Fort Myers Beach, about 5 minutes from Siesta Dreams, and it’s one of our guests’ favorite day trips. No five-hour drive, no airport, just a smooth ride and a day in the Conch Republic…
Best Beaches Near Fort Myers Beach, With Drive Times From Our Door
Here’s the best part about staying where we do: you’re not stuck with just one beach. Within an easy drive of Siesta Dreams, you can shell on Sanibel, spot manatees at Lovers Key, watch shorebirds on the Bunche Beach flats, or plant your umbrella on 7 miles of Fort Myers Beach sand, all in the same week.
The short version: the best beach for every kind of day…
Best Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach (2026): Waterfront Spots, Seafood & Local Favorites
Ask us where to eat and you’ll get a long answer, because on Fort Myers Beach, dinner usually comes with a water view, a cold drink, and a little live music. Plenty of local favorites have reopened since the storms, and a few came back better than ever.
The short version: our favorite Fort Myers Beach restaurants right now…
