Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is located in Lee County between Fort Myers and Naples along Interstate 75 near the Gulf of Mexico. Bonita Springs is part of the Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Florida metro area. Bonita Springs is an attractive area with beautiful beaches, fine restaurants, and excellent recreational facilities and has become another flourishing Southwest Florida township. Of course, one of the main attractions in the Bonita area is the beach. Lots of beachgoers on weekend’s head to the public areas at Bonita and Barefoot beaches to stroll the clean, wide shore, play in the clear Gulf waters, and exclaim over dolphins curling through the waves jus off shore. Farther north is Lovers Key State Recreation Area. There’s plenty of room to stake our own spot on the sand, fish, or kayak through the interior waterways where you’re likely to encounter a manatee-or several. Swimming, fishing band fishing are all popular activities on this stretch of the Gulf of Mexico. There is also the Imperial River to explore, the starting point of the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. And if you prefer your fun on foot, there are trails through the pristine Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, or a challenging round of golf at any one of many golf courses in the area. For a little taste of everything, head for Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach.
Bonita Spring Attractions
Stillwater Spa
Bonita Springs Public Beach
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Everglades Wonder Gardens
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