The restroom facilities inside the building and the outdoor rinse shower services have remained inaccessible since Hurricane Ian. However, the parking area is available and provides convenient access for launching kayaks or stand-up paddleboards on the back bay side. It's also a short walk to reach the Gulf side for swimming or paddling. This location is perfect for fishing, watching boats sail by, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets. read more

Not nearly enough parking here and that's really my only complaint. Maybe two dozen paid spaces and they don't turn over very often. If you're coming, take the LeeTran park and ride so that you don't have to deal with that. However, once you do get parked (and pay for your parking), this is an amazing spot at the northern tip of Estero Island. Much of the park remains a nature preserve but there are vending machines, bathroom structures, the bus stop of course and a beautiful flat sand beach with a view of Sanibel in the distance or the Gulf of Mexico. There are benches in some spots where you can sit and watch the nautical traffic go by. It's very peaceful. And don't forget to wear sunscreen! [Review 13357 overall, 675 of 2020.] read more

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Our favorite beach in Fort Myers Beach, every time we go we always see dolphins. Now, you have to get there early or you may find yourself out of space to park. The parking lot is very small and doesn't hold that many cars and now that everybody has discovered about this spot and how beautiful it is, even arriving early May not guarantee that you won't be waiting. Last time we went, we arrived 8:48 am and had to wait a few minutes before the folks that were watching sunrise left before we could park. But totally worth the wait as always! The park is beautiful with full amenities. Bathroom, vending machines and the Lee county bus system has a route that stops right at the park. More than just a beach park, Bowditch point park also has an outdoor amphitheater, walking trails, picnic tables, and breathtaking views. Definitely a must if you are visiting the area even if just for a short time. read more

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Located at the north end of Estero Blvd. Very nice beach with affordable $2.00 per hour parking. Bathrooms are clean, large, and easy accessible. The area is so nice and such a vibe! The boardwalk to the beach is large but short so you're at the beach in no time! During the weekend this place is poppin, but during the weekdays it's the best place to be with plenty of parking. Security often patrols the area and conveniently located next to 5th street! read more

Bowditch Point Park - Beaches Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Need to get some Beach Therapy? Look no further than this beautiful oasis away from the crowds. Feel free to bring along a picnic lunch or even sone charcoal snd grill some burgers.. Their parking lot is based on $2 per hour parking either cash or credit card. Gorgeous picnic areas with tables and some outdoor grills. There are vending machines available for refreshments as well. There are fully operational restrooms and changing areas. There is even a metal table tennis table to play. Just bring your own paddle and ping pong ball. read more

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Beautiful clean beach! We did family photos here and they were gorgeous! Good parking and easily accessible.

Bowditch Point Park is at Northern tip of Fort Myers Beach. It overlooks the Sanibel Island and Estero Bay. This is an ideal location for watching the sunset. You can see the Sanibel Lighthouse and the Causeway Bridge just standing by the beach. Parking fee is $2.00 per hour. It takes bills and credit cards. The major problem is that the parking space is designed for only 75-80 cars. So, you have to go early or wait for an available space. The good news, most sun bather only goes for 1-2 hours due to the strong Florida Sun. You may have to wait for a parking space but you can have your partners set up your gear on your favorite spot while waiting in your car. Please note there is no pets, no alcohol, no life guard or live shelling allowed. However, there are picnic tables and grills available as well as rest rooms. You must pack your own food and drinks. We just have over 14" of rain over last three weeks. The gulf side beach is full of soft and smooth sand. On the bay side, there are many trees with a very small narrow beach area and a small trail. Benches are situated strategically to watch the waves and boats. Many boaters anchored their boats there and make this a private swimming area. If you are lucky, you may see a few tortoises or a few birds or dolphins and manatees. With the recent downpours, there are colonies of mosquitoes. Make sure you spray and shield yourself with mosquito or insect repellent before you enter else mosquitoes will eat you alive! Overall, Bowditch Point offers fairly easy parking, places to picnic if you so desire. You can also simply park and walk to beach area for shelling and wildlife in a quiet and peaceful environment. read more

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Beautiful walk on the beach. Lots of fun finds! We went early, best to get ahead of traffic. read more

Bowditch Point Park - Beaches Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Out of all the beaches in Fort Myers, this is the best beach of all. Parking is a little tricky, you may have to wait for somebody to leave to get a spot, but it is well worth the wait. read more

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I'll try any beach that my Lee County parking pass can get me into without having to pay for parking! Finally, checked Bowditch Point Park off my list, and I think I'll be back here often. What a great park! They've got all the amenities and more of your typical beach park - bathrooms, water fountains, parking, views, clean beaches, pavilions, picnic tables and more! There weren't too many spots at this park like Martin mentioned, but we had no problem in October. There were actually plenty of spots when we arrived and when we left. It looked like parking was only $2/hr which isn't bad for beach parking. The beach was peaceful! Unfortunately, the sign read no dogs or alcohol, but both were at the beach during our visit. No one was policing during our time there, so if you are a rule breaker just be sure to clean up after yourself or your pet. The northern tip of Ft. Myers Beach likely has a great view of the sunset, and that's my next plan to visit for a sunset. read more

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I unfortunately visited when there was red tide, however I still enjoyed my visit. There is parking with a fee of course. There are a few trails to walk. It is is at the end if the island giving it a more peaceful or quit feel to it. Its a nice place to stroll the beach. I recommend checking it out. read more

This is a great place with a little bit of everything for everyone. The parking lot doesn't hold many cars and that keeps the crowds down. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out and do their own thing. There are picnic areas, nature trails with random benches spread out to enjoy the views, grass to layout and stare at the clouds and oh yeah... The GULF OF MEXICO!!!! Beach is a bit covered in shells and not maintained as Fort Myers Beach, but the raw beauty is perfect. When you're done for the day there's bathrooms and outdoor showers. Get cleaned up and head down the street for a bite to eat. This is definitely my new hangout. read more

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Awesome place... if you can get a parking spot. Located at the very northern tip of the island, it's right above ft Myers beach. Clean bathrooms, plenty of park benches and a spacious board walk that leads right to the beach. The beach is nice with gorgeous white sands. There is quite a bit of seaweed in the water however. At only $2/hr parking, this place is great! But the caveat is that there's only a few spaces available. There aren't any restaurants to walk to or anything but if you want a bit of quiet from the hustle and bustle of ft Myers beach, check out this great alternative. read more

Wow! I have never seen bugs attack so fast. Also , we were walking towards the north end of the beach an my brother heard guttural cat or animal sounds, we stopped.... Your pick the bugs were horrible read more

Love this beach but unfortunately we only come here right before we head back home! It's a great place to just sit and chill, read a book or take a nap. You could also wade in the water or walk all over the beach. You could even cross the shallow water to go to the other side of the park and enter it close to the car park. I found a dead starfish, a huge dead sand dollar and multiple starfish legs at various times!! read more

This park is a hidden gem. People do not seem to go to the north end of Estero Island and don't realize it is a county park with beaches, picnic areas and natural areas. Yes, many do know it is here, but we had no trouble getting a parking place. You do pay by the hour or use a Lee County Parks annual parking pass. The bus also stops here. read more

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Parking here can be a bit of a challenge if you don't arrive early. Not many spots and not a quick turn around. $2 an hour parking which is cheap in the area. Nice short trails to explore. Some even lead to small secluded shore lines to enjoy a quiet or romantic beach day. Good bird watching and boaters going by. Clean bathrooms w/ lots of stalls. Some grills and picnic benches with trees providing shade. Plenty of sand area to spread out. Water was clear and sand nicely soft. read more

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We ended up here on accident when the main pier was too full! Cheap to park and walk around, clean bathrooms, and BEAUTIFUL beaches. There were a lot of hidden little picnic tables and benches! This place was full of surprises, and I will definitely be back! read more