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Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach

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#2 of 11 in Nature in Southwest Gulf Coast

State Park Wildlife Area

Lovers Key State Park is a protected coastal area that is as romantic as its name. Visit it to find bottlenose dolphins, marsh rabbits, and manatees that play in the shallow waters and marshes. Watch the skies to see an assortment of bird species, including hawks and warblers. The beach is 3 km (2 mi) of white sand, an area good for swimming. Cross over to Black Island for a kayak rental, or rent a bike to use on the paved trails that crisscross the island. Our Fort Myers Beach trip generator makes visiting Lovers Key State Park and other Fort Myers Beach attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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4.7

Andy H

This place is well worth a visit. Pay around $8 to park for the day, and get access to a nature reserve where we saw eagles, various other birds, and rode bikes around a planned nature trail on the lo... more »
Melissa H

Had some family fun there today. Hit the beach and enjoyed ourselves. I'd love to go back and explore some more. more »
Joseba E

La playa es muy tranquila y las aguas también. Al ser parque natural pagas 8$ la entrada con derecho a aparcamiento y un trenecito te acerca a la misma playa. Tienes un lugar donde tomar algo y pedir ... more »

The beach is very quiet and the waters also. Being natural park pay $ 8 entry entitled to parking and a train brings you to the beach. You have a place to drink and ask for something to eat. Not much but enough for a day at the beach. You have also tables and places to make your barbecue.

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Patrick Donahue

had a great time here. great beach, awesome hiking trails, canoe and paddle sports launch area, concessions, gift shop, clean bathrooms, and fresh water rinse. cheap entrance fee as well. I went back today just for the heck of it after work, awesome spot.

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Philip Nordås

Went out canoeing and was so exited about seeing manatees and a snake. The beach is great for seashells. And the lady how lent us the canoe came out after we returned our gear and gave our daughter a bag of seashells. Made her week to get a bag full of treasures! Thank you so much!

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Michael bacigalupo

This park has it all. The beach is beautiful. There is a kayak & paddleboard launch on the inside calm bay water. There are trails that cut through the island. Love this place!

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John Grimme

Great place to take the family. They have both Kayaks and canoes for rent. We went on a windy day and the waterways are pretty protected by the trees so it was easy paddling.

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Bill Leonard

I know of no other place nearby where you can access a pristine, white sand beach, ride easy dirt bike trails, and kayak along mangrove creeks -- all in the company of bald eagles, manatee, and dolphins. Fishing is also permitted. I never had the chance to try but it looks like it would be stellar! Bikes and kayaks are available to rent at moderate prices. Arrive early to get good parking, especially during the tourist season. Well worth spending a day or two here. We drive an hour from home on Marco Island because it's so nice. Highly recommended!

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