Hidden Gems in Fort Myers, Florida

“All Things Fort Myers” for the Who Wear There Podcast with the Travel Brats

 

Fort Myers Beach—

Hang out places:

 

Lani Kai Beach Resort: A great place for live music, tropical drinks, beach front service, sports like volleyball and bean bags, and meeting other fun people!

 

https://lanikaiislandresort.com

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelanikai/?hl=en

 

Getaway Marina (I called it Mike’s Marina, but it’s actually Getaway Marina): Grab place to rent boats, kayaks, fishing and other watersports

 

https://www.getawaymarina.com

 

Places to eat and drink:

 

Doc’s Ford:

 

https://www.docfords.com/ft-myers-beach/

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/docfords/

 

 

Nervous Nellie’s:

 

http://www.nervousnellies.net

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nervousnelliesfmb/

 

Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe:

 

https://bonitabills.com

 

PierSide Grill:

 

https://piersidegrill.com/

 

 

Sunset Bar and Grill:

 

 

http://sunsetbeachtropicalgrill.com

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetbeachgrill/

 

 

 

Salty Crab (Rum Buckets):

 

 

https://saltycrabbarandgrill.com

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/SaltyCrabBarGrill/

 

Great Live Music —

 

The Cottage Bar and Grill

 

https://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/listing/gulfshore-grill/45911

 

 

 

Love Boat Ice Cream:

 

 

https://loveboaticecream.com

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/loveboaticecream/

 

For more on Fort Myers Beach,

 

https://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/ftmyerssanibel/

 

Downtown:

 

For Brunch and hanging out:

 

Social House

 

http://www.downtownsoho.com

First Watch — The Daytime Cafe

 

https://www.firstwatch.com

 

Lunch:

 

Cabos Cantina Taco and Tequila Bar

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34230-d3636362-Reviews-Cabos_Cantina_Taco_Tequila_Bar-Fort_Myers_Florida.html

 

Downtown House of Pizza

 

https://downtownhouseofpizza.com

 

 

Coffee and Teas:

 

http://www.kapuakavabar.com

 

Bars:

 

City Tavern

 

https://mycitytavern.com

 

Sky Bar

 

http://www.firestonefl.com

 

 

Celsius Night Club

 

https://www.facebook.com/celsius239/

 

Entertainment/Art:

 

 

Hotel Indigo

 

https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/fort-myers/fmymb/hoteldetail

 

 

For Upcoming Plays

 

http://www.floridarep.org

 

 

 

AIRPORT

 

Fly Fort Myers (RSW)

 

https://www.flylcpa.com

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/flyrsw/

 

 

Flight Recommendations

 

Southwest Airlines:

 

https://www.southwest.com

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/southwestair/?clk=GFOOTER-INSTAGRAM

 

To track flight prices:

 

The Hopper App

 

https://www.hopper.com

 

https://www.instagram.com/hopper/

 

Traveling Deals to save $$$$:

 

Trip Advisor

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com

 

https://www.instagram.com/tripadvisor/?hl=en

 

Global Entry Information (Known Traveler):

 

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry

 

Locate enrollment center:

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/enrollment-centers

 

 

By Florida Gulf Coast University

 

Foodies

 

Bahia Bowls — Acía Bowls

 

https://bahiabowls.com

 

FK Your Diet

 

https://www.fkyourdiet.com

 

Fancys Southern Cafe

 

https://fancyssoutherncafe.com

 

Artisan Eatery

 

https://artisaneatery.com

 

previous blog:

https://thoughtfulblonde.com/2018/12/16/hidden-gem-in-fort-myers-artisan-eatery/

 

Divieto Ristorante

 

https://www.divietoristorante.com

 

 

 

Follow @fgcufoodgods for more local good finds!

 

Shopping:

 

Coconut Point

 

https://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point

 

Miromar Outlets

 

https://www.miromaroutlets.com

 

 

Entertainment:

 

Game Time

 

https://www.gametimeplayers.com/locations/fortmyers/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAs67yBRC7ARIsAF49CdXElwKe2JkxghSdoQLyjht7avUczPEZEiZlMcrrPgMV0zZAj8pOIosaAgxaEALw_wcB

 

Dave and Buster’s

 

https://www.daveandbusters.com

 

 

Painting with a twist

 

https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/fort-myers/

 

Movie Theatre in Coconut Point

 

 

https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-coconut-point/1611#/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=1611&at=2020-02-18&view-mode=list/