LEE ISLAND COAST
Welcome to the Lee Island Coast. You're about to discover why we're often called "Florida's Florida".
Our natural environment is a tropical paradise that has become a favorite vacation spot for Floridians as much as for visitors from across the United States and abroad. Here you can experience the magnificent natural beauty of old Florida.
You'll also learn that there are many destinations within the Lee Island Coast, each offering a variety of natural and historical attractions as well as endless sports and recreation. This page and its links describe much that awaits you in Florida's Florida. Please come visit us soon. For a free "Vacationer's Guide to the Lee Island Coast," call toll-free, 1-800-533-4753, extension 700
Weather: Average annual
air temperature is 73.9 F, avg high is 83.8 and avg low is 63.9F.
Sports Capsule: There
are 34 golf courses in Lee County
Population: There are
367,410 residents here in the county and we host 1.6 million visitors
annually.
Boating: There are 53
marinas and 35 of them offer rentals. Come boat with us!
Airport: Southwest Florida
International Airport (RSW) is located in Ft. Myers and is served
by most major domestic carriers.
Fort Myers
The cultural hub of the county, strategically located on the shores of the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Click here to sample the highlights of this community.
North Ft. Myers
Two beautiful fixed bridges, the Caloosahatchee River Bridge and the Thomas Alva Edison Bridge, connect North Fort Myers and Ft. Myers. These communities are only a mile apart, but enjoy entirely different cultures. Click here to learn more about this thriving community...
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
A scenic ride across the beautiful Sanibel Causeway and Bridge complex takes you to the exciting island resort area. Come visit and rent a bicycle for the day. Click here for all the excitement these barrier islands offer.
Ft. Myers Beach
For information on the "in scene", click on this link. This is the place to watch the beach action.
Cape Coral
America's "miracle community" was incorporated in 1958 and now is the largest city in the county. Click here to learn all about some fun family activities.
Bonita Springs
For adventure, click on this fabulous site! Dog racing, canoe rides, nature trails and much more are fares you must sample during your stay here in Southwest Florida.
Pine Island & the Out Islands
Want to sample what the real Florida looked like years ago with sleepy fishing villages, fantastic seafood restaurants and island beauty you won't believe? Click here to learn more.
Lehigh Acres
A self-contained community 15 miles east of Ft. Myers has realized outstanding growth. Reasonable property values have made this area a popular choice for our retiree population. Click here for more information.