This is also a state park where you can rent kayaks/paddle boards, hike or just hang out at the beach!
Sannibel is a quick drive from Fort Myers Beach, which has beautiful shell filled beaches and a small town feel.
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford built their winter homes adjacent to each other in Fort Myers at the turn of the 20th century. For the inventor and the industrialist, the houses were more than a respite from northern winters; they also featured a laboratory and workshop where the two men tinkered endlessly. The Edison Ford Estate is now 21 acres housing a museum and botanical garden, which contains trees and plants from all over the world.
Families of dolphins year round frequent the shallow bays and protected waters of Fort Myers. Visitors often spot the playful animals from shore. However, the best dolphin watching opportunities are found on one of several area dolphin tours that take guests to places where the dolphins like to congregate. Island Time Dolphin Cruises and Just Add Water and Sun provide numerous boat tours. The Estero Bay Express schedules sunset cruises daily.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel Island is the only museum in the country devoted exclusively to seashells and mollusks. The museum has an astounding number of sea shell exhibits that can dazzle the eye, but they have live sea creatures on exhibit as well. Check out the ever-changing daily schedule to find out what program are being offered. Experts hold educational programs at the Live Tank Talk.