Big Hickory Island Beach
Pick up a beach towel and sun screen from the Poolside Recreational Desk or Stillwater Spa, and grab a snack from The Kofe Nut. A boardwalk just a quarter mile from the resort’s Lagoon Pool leads to a Guest Services shuttle that takes you to the Marina. Friendly Captains and First Mates will ensure a safe and pleasurable15-minute boat ride to Big Hickory Island Beach, a secluded beach on the Gulf of Mexico. You might even spot dolphins and manatees along the way.
Chairs and umbrellas are available at the beach, and keys to the solar powered restroom may be obtained from the boat crew. Big Hickory Island is a protected conservation area for shorebirds, Loggerhead Sea turtles and other indigenous vegetation. Conservation Rangers will be able to answer all your eco-questions.
Schedule changes may occur due to tidal levels or extreme weather conditions. Please confirm daily departure times with the Concierge.
Leave marina:
9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
Leave beach:
10:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
Boat Tours
Visit www.allwaterexcursions.com to learn more about the following tours. Our concierge also has up-to-date information on all the available excursions. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have and make reservations for your boat tour(s) of choice.
Estero Adventure / Dolphin Watch
Our narrated half-hour tour of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve features local history, finding and identifying birds, dolphins, turtles, manatees and explaining the ecology of estuarine systems.
In Search of the Green Flash / Sunset Cruise
Relax on sunset cruise of Estero Bay and watch for the Green Flash, a natural phenomenon that occurs when certain atmospheric conditions exist causing a green glow in the sky.
Shelling Cruise
Relax on the beach at beautiful Lover’s Key State Park or comb the white sand for a variety of Florida shells. As you cruise to the beach aboard the Nautilus vessel, enjoy a narrated eco-tour and soak up the sun. Shelling cruise departure times vary throughout the year. The trip is approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours.
Dinner Cruise
Enjoy an exclusive dining experience at a private club or restaurant on the water, and learn all about Southwest Florida along the way. A narrated eco-tour explains the wildlife and vegetation you will spot as the boat ventures into mangrove trees and explores the area.
Private Charter Sailing
Charter sailing adventures include a half day or overnight excursion aboard a crewed yacht charter with activities like sightseeing, shelling excursions, or lunch / dinner cruises. Participate in a Sailing Regatta or simply sit back and watch a variety of sailboats navigate through markers along a Racing Course designed exclusively for your group.
Boat Rentals
For those who prefer to venture out on their own, rental boats are available for half and full day excursions. The fleet consists of Center Consoles, Pontoons, Deck Boats and more.
Canoe / Kayak Tours
From Pine and Palmetto Uplands to the Mangrove Wetlands, canoe / kayak tours guide you through the Estero Bay Scrub and an historical journey of the Koreshan Village. You can also experience the spirit of the ancient Calusa Indians in a 6 ½ hour adventure to Mound Key which includes a 4 ½ mile paddle throughout the shell mounds of Estero Bay.
Moonlight Paddle
Experienced paddlers can travel beneath the night sky on a 9-mile, 3 ½ hour tour through the beautiful rivers of Estero Bay. There is also a half way turn around stop for those who prefer to be escorted back to the docks.
Airboat Rides and Tours
Journey through the Everglades and its “Mystical Maze of Mangroves” on an airboat ride and enjoy a variety of bird and other creatures in their natural habitats. Half or full day excursions are available.
Museums
Ft. Myers Historical Museum
Take in the rich history of our area at the Ft. Myers Historical Museum.
Open Tues.-Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sun. noon to 4:00 p.m.
Adults - $9.50
3-12 years - $4
Under 3 years – free
2300 Peck St., Ft. Myers, FL
239-332-5955
Ft. Myers Beach Cultural Center
Learn about the Ft. Myers Beach area at our cultural center.
289 Connecticut St., Ft. Myers Beach, FL
239-765-0865
The Mound House: A Cultural & Environmental Learning Center
The Mound House is the oldest surviving home (ca. 1906-21) on Ft. Myers Beach built on a Calusa mound overlooking Estero Bay.
Free Admission
289 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach, FL
239-765-0865
Ft Myers: Edison-Ford Winter Estates
Tours of the historical site include the homes, museum, laboratory and gardens.
Open daily 9:00 a.m. (Sun - noon) to 5:30 p.m. (last tour 4:30 p.m.)
Adults - $14.50
6-12 years - $7.50
Under 6 years – free
239-334-7419
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
Stroll through the 105-acre site with a museum, three nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, a gift shop and meeting and picnic areas.
Open daily 9:00 a.m. (Sun – 11:00 a.m.) to 5:00 p.m.
Imaginarium Children's Museum
Let your child’s imagination run wild at the Imaginarium Children’s Museum.
Open daily 10:00 a.m. (Sat. &Sun. - noon) to 5:00 p.m.
Adults - $7
3-12 years - $4
239-337-3332
Collier County Museum
Enjoy five acres of native gardens, two early Naples cottages, swamp buggies and a logging locomotive as you journey back over 10,000 years of Southwest Florida’s unique history.
Lionel Train Museum
Witness the multi-level Lionel Train Display in action and help operate Lionel accessories. Then ride the outdoor scale train pulled by live steam or diesel locomotives. Explore the original 1909 Soo Line Caboose and the 1947 Club Car.
Adults - $5
Children - $3
1051 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL.
239-262-1776
Teddy Bear Museum
The Teddy Bear Museum is home to more than 5000 teddy bears by artists and manufacturers from around the globe.
Open Tues. to Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Adults - $8
Seniors - $6
Children - $3
2511 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL
866-365-2327
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