-Bonita Beach, 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, Clear water, sugary white sand, covered gazebo (35 minutes away).

-Fort Myers Beach, Lynn Hall Beach, 950 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (45 minutes away). Fun atmosphere with restaurants, music, beach shops, etc.

-Lover’s Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach, FL. Abundant parking, clean water, rarely crowded.

-Wiggins Pass State Park In Naples, FL. Suggest arriving before 9:30 am for parking during the winter season.

-Sanibel/Captiva beaches. Well known shelling. Parking lot normally full after 10 am during the winter season.

-Bunche Beach Kayak Excursions. Rent kayaks. Beautiful mangrove paddling. Plan on 1-2 hours.

-Bunchee Beach Fort Myers. Locals like this non-crowded beach. Not crowded. Great shelling at low-tide.

-Siesta Key Beach , Siesta Key, FL 34242 - One of America's best beaches, sugary white sand, well known, beautiful.

-Vanderbilt Beach - Naples, FL. Sugary sand, clear deep water.

-Sunny Cape Boat Rental, Attn: Kay, 239-297-8910 www.sunnycapeboats.com

-Speed Dock Boat Rentals, Mike Bastian, 3637 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904, 239-888-0369 (texting is best).

-Paradise Boat Rentals, 3013 Del Prado Blvd S Suite 15, Cape Coral, FL 33904, (888) 793-2844, $250-425/day (Discount for multiple days), 12-person Pontoon or 13-person Cruiser + other smaller boats. Ask for Grace River Island Resort 10% discount. Anyone born after 1-1-1988 must complete an approved online boating safety course and obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card.

-Captain Mannis Boat Rentals, 1838 Everest Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Jamie Clement 239-898-2496, 22ft Hurricane, $680/2-days min or $1250/week + other boats.

-Bonita Jetski & Parasail, Jetski (must be used in their local area). Freestyle or with a tour guide, Sailboats, Paddleboards, 27908 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, 239-825-7559.

-All Island Watersports, 61 Avenue C, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, Jetski Rentals (must be used in their local area). Freestyle or with a tour guide. Also, Parasailing, 239-765-1284.

-Mark Yimin, Calusa Fishing Charter Adventures, Estero Bay, 941-677-3474, Rates start at $450. www.calusafishing.com

-Captain Adam Mikelson, 3255 29th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34117, 239-537-6313 (Everglades City/10000 Islands) www.fishgoodland.com

-Todd Godwin, Kickin Tail Charters, Marco Island, 239-825-9694 www.kickintail.com

-Smokin Hooks Fishing Charters, Offshore, Inshore, Dolphin and Sunset Adventures, Captain Brian Smith, 239-292-9992. Rates start at $750 (Can accommodate up to 6, Parker Boats with bathroom on board).

-Captain Chris Lavis, 239-273-4978, 13531 Vanderbilt Dr, Naples, FL 34110 www.seareaperfishingcharters.com

Brian Whitney Fishing Charters, 8691 Nome Ct, St James City, FL 33956, 239-770-131

-Captain Brandon Acosta, Everglades Fishing Charters, 101 Buckner Ave S, Everglades City, FL 34139, (239) 253-9926

-Top Golf, 2021 Topgolf Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913. 239-933-2035. Be advised that wait times can be very long during the evenings and weekends.

-Vernadah Club Golf, 12201 River Village Way, Fort Myers, FL 33905, (239) 694-4229 (5 minutes away). Open to the public, with nice restaurant too.

-Clublender Golf Club Rentals, 323-405-4463, Ships 2-day to your golf course, drop-off at a USP/CVS ship location.

-Billy's Bike Rentals, 1470 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, (239) 472-5248. Free parking. You can bike to the beach or to Ding Darling.

-Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905. Rescued animals, alligators, nature trails, natural history museum, and planetarium. Great for kids and adults of all ages. Open 10am-4pm.

-Lazy Springs Recreation Park, 9591 FL-82, Felda, FL 33930, 239-206-9119, Lakes, zip line, dirt bike trails, off-roading, swimming, jet skiing (Rentals available).

-Sunsplash Water Park, Cape Coral, FL. Open March through September. Fun water park for adults and children.

-Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, Naples. Fun, many slides, lazy river.

-Naples Zoo, Naples, FL. Great place to see tropical animals.

Smugglers Cove Mini Golf. Very friendly staff. Our favorite mini-golf place.

-Castle Mini Golf. Our second favorite mini-golf place.

-Alico Family Golf, driving range, golf lessons, open late under lights.

-Estero River Outfitters Kayak Rentals, 20991 S Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928

-Curry Creek Outfitters, Babcock Ranch, Rentals, Bikes, 4-person Surry, Kayaks, Row Boat, Fishing Poles (Bass), Pedal/Electric Boats, Solar Powered Golf Carts, 941-467-1485