LEE COUNTY ACCESSIBLE TOURISM GUIDE
A guide to the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel for travelers with disabilities.
The Lee County Accessible Tourism Guide only lists accessible tourism information for persons with disabilities. It is not intended to be inclusive of all tourism resources within Lee County, which is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com. It is updated regularly to reflect information that may be of value to visitors with disabilities. Photos are representative of accessibility for persons with disabilities. This free information resource is available online at www.FortMyersSanibel.com or by emailing [email protected].
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Getting to and from the Airport 2-3 Getting around in Lee County 3-4 Visiting attractions 4-25 Arts & Entertainment 4-9 Beaches, Parks, & Nature 9-19 Outdoor Activities & Sports 19-20 Shopping 20-21 Tours 22-25 Where to stay 25-41 Other helpful information 41-46 Equipment Rentals 41-43 Local Service Organizations 43-44 Local Information Resources 44-46
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GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
Southwest Florida International Airport-- www.flylcpa.com or Accessibility Services . Accessible parking is available in short term and long term parking lots. Push- button call boxes for emergencies are located throughout the parking facilities. . Ramps for wheelchair access available. . Accessible public restrooms available, including Companion Care restrooms. . Accessible elevators available. . Seating for persons with disabilities in check-in and gate areas available. All public areas are accessible, including airline ticket counters, car rental counters, stores and restaurants. . Wheelchair assistance available via airline skycap service. . On-demand taxi service, MBA Airport Transportation, has lift-equipped vehicles. Call 239.225.0428 to reserve or go to taxi stand on commercial curb opposite Door 5. More info: MBA or call 239.482.2777 or email [email protected] . Pre-arranged taxis and limousines: other transportation . Rental Cars available. Wheelchair accessible counters for check-in available. o Most rental car companies provide assistive devices upon request. . Advantage Rent A Car—call 800-777-5500 . Alamo Rent A Car access website or call 800-651-1223 or TTY 800-522-9292 . Avis Access or call 888-879-4273 or TTY/TDD 800-331-2323 . Budget accessibility or call 888-221-1203 . Dollar accessibility or call 800-800-4000 or email [email protected] . Enterprise accessibility or call 866-225-4284 or TTY 866-534- 9270 . EZ Rent a Car—call 800-777-5500 . Hertz car rental services for persons with disabilities or call 800- 654-3131 or TDD 800-654-2280 . Fox Special Needs 239.561.3568. . National accessibility or call 888-273-5262 or TTY 800-328- 6323. . Payless accessibility or call 800-PAYLESS . Sixt Rent A Car wheelchair van rental or call 888-837-5693 . Thrifty accessibility or call 800-847-4398 or email [email protected] o On-site Rental Car: The RSW airport's Rental Car Service Center is located on the ground level of the parking garage. Arriving passengers should proceed downstairs, exit baggage claim and go across the street to the rental car facility. Customers go into the service center and drive out the back, with the exception of off-site car rental companies. When
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returning vehicles, please follow signs for Rental Car Return as you approach the terminal building. Parking will be located on the lower level of the parking garage. o Off-site Car Rental: The off-airport rental car and parking shuttle pickup kiosk is on the east end of the garage on the lower level. Customers need to walk to the far end of the building and around the side of the building for shuttles. Pick up the courtesy phone and press the button for the company you have reserved with. . Public bus transportation provided by LeeTran. Full-size busses are accessible, with pick up and drop off on the Arrivals Level. Go to LeeTran Accessibility for discounted passes, schedules and more information. . Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft are available via Apps. . Information assistance provided at five Certified Visitor Information Centers in the departure and arrival levels, staffed by volunteer Tourism Ambassadors. For more information, call 239-590-4855 or email [email protected]. . Sign Language Interpreter and language assistance available with advance notice. . Map of airport
GETTING AROUND IN LEE COUNTY
. Public Bus Transportation -- provided by LeeTran. Full-size busses are accessible. Go to Accessibility for discounted passes, schedules and more information.
. Rental Cars—accessible vehicles available at Southwest Florida International Airport or at offsite locations throughout Lee County. Wheelchair accessible counters for check-in available. . Most rental car companies provide assistive devices upon request. . Advantage Rent A Car—call 800-777-5500 . Alamo Rent A Car access website or call 800-651-1223 or TTY 800-522-9292 . Avis Access or call 888-879-4273 or TTY/TDD 800-331-2323
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. Budget accessibility or call 888-221-1203 . Dollar accessibility or call 800-800-4000 or email [email protected] . Enterprise accessibility or call 866-225-4284 or TTY 866-534- 9270 . EZ Rent a Car—call 800-777-5500 . Hertz car rental services for persons with disabilities or call 800- 654-3131 or TDD 800-654-2280 . Fox Special Needs 239.561.3568. . National accessibility or call 888-273-5262 or TTY 800-328- 6323. . Payless accessibility or call 800-PAYLESS . Sixt Rent A Car wheelchair van rental or call 888-837-5693 . Thrifty accessibility or call 800-847-4398 or email [email protected]. . Taxi Services—accessible taxi vehicles available at Southwest Florida International airport. UPDATED o On-demand taxi service, MBA Airport Transportation, has two lift- equipped vehicles. Call 239.225.0428 to reserve or go to taxi stand on commercial curb opposite Door 5. More info: MBA or call 239.482.2777 or email [email protected] o Additional rental car options are listed at Other Transportation. o Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft are available via Apps.
VISITING ATTRACTIONS
Arts & Entertainment
Alliance for the Arts Near downtown Fort Myers 239.939.2787 Visual arts, exhibits, special events, theatre, and education. Website: Alliance for the Arts . Accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. . Audio described performances and pre-show touch tours in the theatre. . Audio described theatre performances for the visually impaired; hearing devices for all performances. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and trained staff.
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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Fort Myers, located on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. 239.481.4849 Features major touring Broadway productions. Website: Accessibility . Accessible parking. Drop-off area near entrance. . Notify Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that restrict seating assignments. Tickets for accessible seating can only be purchased by calling 239.481.4849. . Accessible first floor restrooms and water fountain. . Ushers available to assist; see Patron Services podium in Lobby. . Assistive Listening Devices available; see Usher Station. . Sign Interpretation available for Saturday 2 pm performances of the Broadway Series and upon request for other presentations. Call Box Office at 239.481.4849. . Accessible elevators and wheelchair accessible ticket counters. . Refreshments available for purchase.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Fort Myers 239.278.4422 Dinner Theatre Broadway productions, Black Box theatre, Children’s Theatre, and special engagements. Website: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Assistive listening device available. . Accessible seating available. . Accessible restaurant. . Customer service representatives available to assist.
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Cape Coral Historical Museum Cape Coral 239.772.7037 Website: Cape Coral Historical Museum Featuring history of Cape Coral, including garden tours and events. . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible seating available.
Cultural Park Theatre Cape Coral 239.772.5862 Featuring theatre classes and Broadway series. Website: Cultural Park Theatre . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible seating available. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Fort Myers 239.334.7419 Winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, museum, store and gardens. Website: Edison and Ford Winter Estates Accessibility details: Accessibility . Accessible paved and shell walkways, parking, and access. . Double-wide entry doors to museum and gift shop. . Accessible snack bar on premises. . Accessible restrooms. . Assistive listening device available. . Strobe and sound fire alarm, visual announcements. . Accessible seating available. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters. . Audio tours available. . Customer service representatives available to assist.
Eight-Foot Brewing Cape Coral 239.984.2679 Local brewery and brewery classes, artists, tap room, events. Website: Eight Foot Brewing . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible table and counter seating available. . Audio tours available. Spanish staff interpreter.
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Florida Repertory Theatre Fort Myers 239.332.4665 Featuring Broadway productions, children’s theatre. Website: Florida Rep . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible seating available. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and ramps. . Hearing-impaired patrons can request high tech listening devices—the Williams Sound Amplifier System in both main stage and studio theatres, or the Inductive Hearing Loop System in the main stage theatre. These assistive listening devices amplify and clarify sound. . American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations at select performances. For theatregoers who use ASL as their primary means of communication, we will provide a team of experienced theatre interpreters who stand to the side of the stage and translate what the actors are saying or singing into ASL in both theatres. Specific seats are allocated so that the theatre-goer can read the signers interpretation clearly. . Audio Description offered to visually impaired theatregoers at select performances in the main stage. Patrons utilize a small hand-held receiver with one earpiece, leaving the opposite ear available to hear the dialogue and action occurring on stage. An audio describer occasionally speaks “between the lines” to describe entrances, exits, actions, and key props to people who cannot see them. In addition, before the show and during intermission, the describer “sets up” for the performance by detailing the stage layout, props, characters, and costumes. . Customer service representatives available to assist.
IMAG History & Science Center Fort Myers 239.243.0043 Educational programs, events, science and history exhibits, animal encounters, gift shop, Theater-in-the-Tank. Website: IMAG History & Science Center . Accessible parking. . Automatic or double-wide entry doors. . Accessible restrooms. Bathroom stalls with lift bars and all fixtures designed for accessibility. One restroom accommodates those who require care-takers, with additional space and seating. . Accessible seating. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters. . Customer service representatives available to assist.
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Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum Boca Grande, part of Gasparilla Island State Park 941.964.0060 Historic lighthouse and museum. Website: Barrier Island Parks Society or Florida State Parks . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Wheelchair lifts provided at lighthouse. . Beach wheelchair rentals available.
Randell Research Center & Calusa Heritage Trail Pine Island 239.283.2062 Calusa Indian mounds, trails, historical exhibits, gift shop. Website: Randell Research Center . Accessible hard-packed, shell parking. . Accessible entry. . Accessible restrooms. . Wheelchair accessible gift shop and exhibits. . Shell-packed nature trails somewhat wheelchair accessible. All-terrain wheelchair ideal. Calusa Indian shell mounds not accessible except via steps.
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Sanibel 239.472.4648
Historical village, buildings, and exhibits of Sanibel. Tours available. Website: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village . Accessible parking and entry. . Historical Village is accessible. . Accessible restroom at BIG Arts next door. . Open October – April only.
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Fort Myers 239.333.1933 Art exhibitions, dance, community events. Website: Sidney & Berne David Art Center or Accessibility information . Designated accessible parking. . Wheelchair and walker access through Handicap Accessible Entrance located on Jackson Street/west side of building. . Call to reserve accessible seating. . Wheelchair accessible ticket counters and restroom.
Williams Academy Black History Museum Fort Myers 239.332.8778 Educational programs, events, historical exhibits in early 20th century building. Website: Lee County Black History Museum and Williams Academy . Designated accessible parking and entry. . Limited days and hours.
Beaches, Parks, & Nature
Alva Park and Community Center Alva 239.728.2882 Website: Alva Park . Accessible fitness stations, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, playground, transfer platforms. . Accessible restrooms.
Blind Pass Beach Park Sanibel Located on both the Sanibel and Captiva side of the Blind Pass Bridge. Website: Blindpass Beach Park . Accessible parking; free. . Accessible restroom, Captiva side only. Outdoor shower also. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248.
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Bonita Beach Park Bonita Springs 239.949.4615 Southern tip of Bonita Beach Website: Bonita Beach Park . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Playground, boardwalk, pavilion, food concessions, shelter. . Sand volleyball court. . No fires permitted.
Bowditch Point Park Fort Myers Beach 239.229.1610 17-acre park on the northern tip of Estero Island. Includes 10-acre restoration/preserve area. Website: Bowditch Point Park . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms, showers. . No pets allowed. . Hard packed shell lot with accessible ramps. . Wheelchair accessible shell path leading to beach. . Mobi Mat to access beach to hard pack sand; beach wheelchair best to use. . Accessible boardwalk, boat dock, park area with benches leading to beach and park.
Bowman’s Beach Park Sanibel 239.472.6397 Gulf beach, hiking trail. Website: Bowman's Beach Park . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248. . Canoe/Kayak launch and fishing pier. . 5 minute walk to beach. Sand/shell path to beach.
Buckingham Park East Fort Myers 239.340.6027 Website: Buckingham Park . Accessible baseball/softball fields, football fields, playground, transfer platforms. . Accessible restrooms.
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Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Fort Myers 239.275.3435 Environmental education center featuring museum, nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, and historic Iona House. Website: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium . Accessible museum, planetarium, and gift shop. . Most nature trails fully accessible. . Wheelchairs available upon request. . Accessible rest rooms.
Caloosahatchee Regional Park Alva 239.694.0398 Website: Caloosahatchee Regional Park . Accessible parking. . Accessible, unpaved, scenic trail to pavilion overlooking river. . Tent camping, riding trails. . Accessible restrooms.
Causeway Islands Park Connects mainland to Sanibel 239.432.2154 Website: Causeway Islands Park . Accessible parking. . Accessible restrooms. . Sand and shell off the road.
Cayo Costa State Park 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Travel by boat to access. 941.964.0375 Website . Accessible only by boat. Tropic Star offers ferry service; call 239.283.0015. Also Captiva Cruises; 239.472.5100. . Tram provided from boat to beach; call ahead to ensure accessibility. . Accessible restrooms. . Beach wheelchairs available. . Unpaved paths.
Centennial Park Fort Myers 239.321.7000 10-acre city park in historic downtown. Website: Centennial Park . Accessible paved walkways, pier over river, playground. . Accessible restrooms.
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Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Estero/Immokalee 239.657.2253 Website: CREW Land and Water Trust . Accessible Popash Slough boardwalk trails and grass nature trails. . Paved accessible parking. . No restrooms – porta-potty available.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Blair Audubon Center Estero/Naples 239.348.9151 Boardwalk, native wilderness and wildlife, guided walks, gift shop, café. Website: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary . Wheelchairs available on first-come-first-served basis. . Accessible restrooms only in Blair Visitor Center. . Raised wheelchair accessible boardwalk trails.
Crescent Beach Family Park Fort Myers Beach 239.229.1610 2.25 acre beachfront park at the foot of the Matanzas Bridge. Website: Crescent Beach Family Park . Modular restrooms. . Two handicap parking spaces. . Landscaped picnic area, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables. . No pets allowed.
Estero Bay Preserve State Park Estero 239.992.0311 www.floridastateparks.org . Aquatic preserve. Canoe rentals. . Hiking trails. . Wheelchair available – call ahead. . Campground with four accessible sites. . Accessible Restrooms.
Estero Park and Recreation Center Estero 239.533.1470 Website: Estero Park . Accessible restrooms, showers, soccer fields, amphitheater, dog park, picnic areas. . Transfer platforms.
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Four Freedoms Park Cape Coral 239.574.0804 3.2-acres overlooking Bimini Basin. Website: Four Freedoms Park . Fenced playground and picnic areas, covered pavilion. . Accessible restrooms
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Cape Coral 239.549.4606 Website: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve . Second largest preserved green space in Cape Coral. . Accessible boardwalk trail and observation piers . Visitor center, seasonal kayak rentals at the Kayak Shack Outpost (weekends only) . Accessible restrooms and picnic areas.
Galt Preserve St. James City 239.220.7243 Website: Galt Preserve . Accessible hiking trails, boardwalk, dog walking on-leash, restrooms, viewing areas. . Accessible picnic areas, pier/dock.
Gasparilla Island State Park Boca Grande 941.964.0060 Website: Gasparilla Island State Park . Accessible parking and entrance. . Accessible restrooms. . Beach wheelchair rentals available. . Picnicking site only; no swimming from beach due to strong currents.
Gulfside City Beach Park (Algiers) Sanibel 239.472.6397 Mid-island on Algiers Lane off Casa Ybel Rd. Website: Gulfside City Beach Park . 3 free accessible parking spaces. . Accessible restrooms. . Boardwalk to beach. . Picnic tables. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248.
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Hickey Creek Mitigation Park Alva 239.694-0398 Website: Hickey Creek Mitigation Park . Accessible hiking trail to creek and amphitheater. . Accessible restrooms. . Designated Great Florida Birding Trail site.
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Sanibel 239.472.1100 Website: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge . Accessible parking and access. . Double-wide admission doors. . Visual and audio announcements. . Ticket desk accessible. . Concessions accessible. . Accessible restrooms with low sinks and mirrors. . Accessible trams. . Orientation film closed-captioned. . A lift, ramp and ADA door openers lead into the Visitor & Education Center. Hands-on area for children. . Observation Tower has accessible ramp. . Drive, bike, or walk. Trails are paved, shell, and boardwalk. Most trails are accessible by wheelchair. . Shell Mound Trail is ¼ mile accessible, interpretive boardwalk. . Golden Access national park entrance passes applicable. . Tours offered through Tarpon Bay Explorers. . Free wheelchairs to check out with ID.
Jim Jeffers Park Cape Coral 18.7-acre athletic facility and fully accessible park. Website: Jim Jeffers Park . Completely accessible mega playground and athletic facility. . Accessible restrooms and picnic area. . Accessible walking paths.
John Yarbrough Linear Park Fort Myers 239.771.1078 6 mile paved linear park trail. Website: John Yarbrough Linear Park . Dog stations, way-finding signage, and pavilions. . On-leash dog walking. . Accessible paved multiple-use trail.
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Koreshan State Park Estero 239.992.0311 1890s settlement and museum. Website: Koreshan State park . Four (4) historic buildings are accessible. . Canoe rentals, nature trails. . Full-facility campground with four (4) accessible camp sites with accessible grills, picnic tables. . Wheelchair available upon request.
Lakes Park Fort Myers 239.432.2034 Regional park in heart of Lee County. Website: Lakes Regional Park . Accessible family style restrooms. . Accessible boardwalk, paved biking and walking trails, bikes and tandems for rent, amphitheater. . Accessible picnic pavilions, accessible water splash pad, playground, adaptive swings, transfer platforms. . E.Z. Rider Assisted Tour Service—1 to 1 ½ hour tour with commentary on 6-passenger golf cart with certified volunteer guide. Guests who require physical assistance must be accompanied by a caregiver. Reservations required by calling 239-533-7575, ext. 5.
Lehigh Acres Park Lehigh Acres 239.340.6027 Website: Lehigh Acres Park . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible tennis courts, fitness stations, adaptive swings, playground, transfer platforms.
Little Hickory Island Park - Access #10 Bonita Springs 239.949.4615 Just off Little Hickory Island Website: Little Hickory Island Park . Picnic tables, shelters . Accessible parking available. . Family style restrooms.
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Lighthouse Beach Park Sanibel Historic, functioning, lighthouse located on the eastern tip of island. Website: Lighthouse Beach Park . Accessible parking—4 free spaces. . Accessible restroom. . Accessible nature trail and fishing pier. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248.
Lovers Key State Park Fort Myers Beach 239.463.4588 Beach, nature trails, kayaking/canoing. Website: Lovers Key State Park . Accessible restrooms. . Tram with wheelchair ramp. . Beach equipment rentals, gift shop. . Free beach wheelchairs upon request, based on availability. See tram driver or ranger.
Lynn Hall Memorial Park Fort Myers Beach 239.229.1610 Beside Fort Myers Beach pier. Website: Lynn Hall Memorial Park . Accessible restroom. . Picnic grills, playground, freshwater rinse-off. . Accessible trolley stop. . Mobi Mat available to beach, please call ahead to request.
Manatee Park East Fort Myers 239.690.5030 Website: Manatee Park . Fully accessible park. . See manatees during cold weather, Butterfly Garden, observation decks, accessible boardwalk and walkways, playground, pavilions.
Matanzas Pass Preserve Fort Myers Beach 239.229.1610 Nearly 60-acres of natural sanctuary less than one mile south of Matanzas Pass Bridge. Website: Matanzas Pass Preserve . Accessible boardwalk and viewing areas.
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Matlacha Park and Community Center Pine Island Website: Matlacha Park and Community Center . Walking paths and fishing pier, playground with transfer platforms. . Accessible restrooms.
Rotary Park Environmental Center & Glover Bight Trail Cape Coral 239.549.4606 97 acres of salt marsh, uplands, preserve. Butterfly House. Dog Park. Website: Rotary Park Environmental Center . Accessible restrooms and picnic area. . Nature trails—one rugged and may not be easily accessible. Glover Bight Trail has boardwalk surface for wheelchair accessibility.
San Carlos Bay – Bunche Beach Preserve Fort Myers 239.432.2154 718-acre natural tidal wetlands area and Great Birding Trail site. Website: San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve . Accessible composting restrooms. . Mobi-Mat access to beach. . Kayak Excursions kayak and SUP rentals. . Fishing pier, boardwalk, paddlecraft launch.
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Fort Myers 239.533-7556 Website: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve . Accessible boardwalks, green-certified interpretive center, observation decks, amphitheater. . Accessible restrooms.
Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park Sanibel South end of Tarpon Bay Rd. at West Gulf Drive, mid-island. Website: Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park . Bike parking at beach entrance; no bike fee. . Accessible parking-free. . Accessible restroom. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248.
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Three Oaks Park Fort Myers-Estero 239.826.4426 Website: Three Oaks Park . Accessible restrooms. . Accessible baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground. . Accessible paved trail and transfer platform.
Turner Beach Park Sanibel 239.472.6397 Just past the bridge to Captiva. Website: Turner Beach Park . Accessible parking; free. . Fishing and canoe/kayak launch. . Accessible restrooms. . Beach wheelchair rentals available through Billy’s Rentals on Sanibel. Call 239.472.5248.
Veterans Park and Recreation Center Lehigh Acres 239.369.1521 Website: Veterans Park . Accessible restrooms and showers. . Accessible baseball/softball fields, skate park, dog park, on-leash dog walking, splash pad, tennis courts, adaptive swings, playground, transfer platforms.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center Fort Myers 239.369.1521 Website: . Accessible restrooms and showers. . Accessible skate park, dog park, on-leash dog walking, splash pad, tennis courts, adaptive swings, playground, transfer platforms.
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Yacht Club Community Park Cape Coral 239.574.0806 Website: Yacht Club Community Park . Accessible parking. . Accessible restrooms. . Beach wheelchair available. Call ahead for availability. . Pool access via ramp. . Accessible restaurant. . Accessible playground for ages 2 – 12. . Accessible fishing pier.
More information about beaches and beach access points in Lee County: Beach information
More information about parks in Lee County: Parks
Dog Parks in Lee County: Dog Parks
Outdoor Activities & Sports
CenturyLink Sports Complex Fort Myers 239.533.7695 Website: CenturyLink Sports Complex . Accessible baseball/softball fields, stadium . Accessible restrooms. . Winter home of the Minnesota Twins and Miracle Baseball
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) Global Farm North Fort Myers 239.543.3246 www.echonet.org . Global Farm and Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery featuring tours. . Accessible restrooms.
JetBlue Park Fort Myers 239.533.7222 Website: JetBlue Park . Accessible baseball/softball fields, stadium, soccer fields . Accessible restrooms. . Winter home of the Boston Red Sox.
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Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park North Fort Myers 239.574.4386 Website: Mike Greenwells Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park . Eight (8) accessible miniature golf course holes, go-kart racing. . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms. . Assistive listening device. . Accessible seating. . Accessible snack bar. . Customer service representatives available and trained to assist.
Shell Factory & Nature Park North Fort Myers 239.995.2141 Nature Park, museum, retail shops, outdoor Fun Park. Website: Shell Factory & Nature Park . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms, ramps, seating . Electric scooter and wheelchair available for rent. . Accessible restaurant.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark Cape Coral 239.574.0558 14-acre water park featuring water slides and pools. Open summers only. Website: SunSplash Family Waterpark . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms. . Strobe and sound fire alarm. Visual and audio announcements. . Accessible seating. . Snack bar on premises. . Luna Sea Family Pool and Tot Spot Pool are zero depth entry. . Beach wheelchair available for access into shallow water pool area. . Trained staff/lifeguard assistance available.
Shopping – major shopping malls
Coconut Point Mall Estero Outdoor mall featuring over 140 stores. 239.992.9966. Website: Coconut Point Mall . Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. . Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. . Braille/raised letters in public restrooms.
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. Strobe fire alarm. . Accessible restaurant.
Edison Mall Fort Myers Indoor mall featuring over 160 stores. 239.939.5464 Website: Edison Mall . Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. . Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. . Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. . Strobe fire alarm. . Accessible restaurant.
Gulf Coast Town Center Fort Myers Outdoor mall featuring over 100 retail stores and restaurants. 239.267.5107 Website: Gulf Coast Town Center . Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. . Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. . Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. . Strobe fire alarm. . Accessible restaurant.
Miromar Outlets Estero Outdoor mall featuring over 140 retail stores and restaurants. 239.948.3766 Website: Miromar Outlets . Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. . Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. . Braille/raised letters in public restrooms. . Strobe fire alarm. . Accessible restaurant. . Wheelchairs available at mall office and visitor information kiosk.
Sanibel Outlets Fort Myers, near access to Sanibel Island Outdoor mall featuring 40 retail stores. 239.454.1974 Website: Sanibel Outlets . Accessible parking and entry with ramps and curb cuts. . Accessible restrooms and fitting rooms. . Free wheelchairs. Staff trained in working with persons with disabilities.
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Tours
Adventures in Paradise Fort Myers and Sanibel Nature tours, wildlife cruises, trolley tours. 239.472.8443 Website: Adventures in Paradise . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restrooms on boats and in marina. . Most boats accessible and help provided. Call for more information. . Staff trained in working with persons with disabilities.
Babcock Ranch Eco Tours North Fort Myers/Punta Gorda 90-minute narrated eco-tour traveling through four ecosystems, including Telegraph Cypress Swamp. 800.500.5583 Website: Backcock Ranch Eco Tours . Eco-bus tour of a working ranch. Call for details. . Unpaved walking trails. . Retail store. . Gator Shack Restaurant open during tour days.
Billy’s Rentals Sanibel 239.472.5248; 800.575.8717 Billy's Rentals . Segway and bicycle tours available. . Delivers beach wheelchairs to guest accommodations or beach access of choice on Sanibel. . Several beach wheelchair styles have balloon tires for ease of use on the beach, one of which can also go into the water with side floats.
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. Bicycles available which feature wheelchair on the front.
. Reservations required. Can be picked up at Billy’s Rentals or delivered to accommodation.
Captain Bubby’s IsLAND Tours Fort Myers 239.245.7383 Captain Bubby's IsLAND Tours . Tour service throughout Lee County using a van equipped with adaptions for physically challenged and/or visually impaired. . Provides assistance into and out of vehicle; step stool; reading glasses; magnifiying tools; Braille. . Staff trained to work with persons with disabilities.
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Captiva Cruises Captiva 239.472.5300 Native wildlife tours, island hopping, dolphin adventures, and more. Website: Captiva Cruises . Accessible wildlife, dolphin, sunset cruises. . Reservations required
Estero Bay Express Dolphin & Sunset Boat Tours Fort Myers Beach 239.463.3600 Nature and wildlife cruise tours. http://esterobayexpress.com . Accessible parking and entry. . Dock to tour boat has accessible ramp. . All public spaces accessible by ramps, including docks. . Tour boat accessible by ramp and can accommodate multiple wheelchairs on one trip.
Everglades Day Safari Fort Myers 239.472.1559 Tours to the Everglades with trained naturalist guides, including airboat rides. Website: Everglades Day Safari . Accessible parking and tour vehicle. . Different tours available; call for specific accessibility information. . Accessible restaurant.
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Fish-Tale Marina Fort Myers Beach 239.463.3600 Boat rentals, dolphin cruises, sunset tours, fishing charters, kayak rentals, Ship’s Store. Website: Fish Tale Marina . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restaurant. . All public spaces accessible by ramps, including docks.
PURE Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.919.2965 Cruises, fishing, jet boat, eco tours. Website: PURE Florida Fort Myers Naples . Accessible parking and entry. . Accessible restaurant. . All public spaces accessible by ramps, including docks.
Tarpon Bay Explorers Sanibel 239.472.8900 Nature tours, fishing, rentals, kayak trail tour Website: Tarpon Bay Explorers . Sea Life & Nature Cruise tour pontoon boat accessible for persons in wheelchairs or using walkers. Call to reserve.
Tropic Star of Pine Island Bokeelia and Pine Island 239.283.0015 Website: Tropic Star of Pine Island . Accessible boat tours around islands and Cayo Cost. Transportation to outer islands. Call to reserve. . Cottage rentals.
WHERE TO STAY IN LEE COUNTY
All lodgings listed have some or all of the following accessible features or policies for travelers with disabilities. Please call for specific accessible needs. Lodgings listed are alphabetical by area of Lee County. Accessible features: . Level or ramp entrances. . Wheelchair accessible entrance, hallways, restrooms and public areas.
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. Accessible business center, concierge/registration check-in, exercise center. . Wheelchair accessible rooms. . Lowered shelf storage, sink, thermostat controls, toilet in accessible guest room. . Portable shower bench. . Roll-in shower. . TTY for guest use. . Lowered controls in elevators. Audible alerts. . Parking lot or garage nearby with designated accessible spaces (if not onsite). Van-accessible parking. . Policy to block a specific adapted room for guests with disabilities. . Able to reserve adaptive equipment in advance. . Written evacuation procedure for guests with disabilities. Evacuation chair available. . Staff training on evacuating guests with disabilities. . Procedure to flag guests with disabilities in reservation system. . Orientation for guests with vision loss. . Assistive listening devices for meetings upon request. . Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders. . Policy to accept service animals with no fees/deposit.
Boca Grande & Outer Islands Boca Grande Real Estate Boca Grande 941.964.0338 or 866.302.0338 Website: Boca Grande Real Estate
Boca Grande Resort Boca Grande 941.964.4443 Website: Boca Grande Resort
The Gasparilla Inn & Club Boca Grande 877.764.1420 Websites: Gasparilla Inn or More Details
Bonita Springs and Estero Bonita Beach Trailer Park Co-op Inc. Bonita Beach 239.498.1605 Website: Bonita Beach Trailer Park Co-op
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Bonita Lake RV Resort Bonita Springs 239.992.2481 Website: Bonita Lake RV Resort
Break Away to Southwest Florida, Inc. Bonita Springs 239.498.2119 Website: Break Away to Southwest Florida
Comfort Inn Bonita Springs Bonita Springs 239.992.5001 Website: Comfort Inn Bonita Springs
Embassy Suites Fort Myers-Estero Estero 239.949.4222 Websites: Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero or Accessible details
Gulf Coast Camping Resort Bonita Springs 239.992.380 Website: Gulf Coast Camping Resort or More Details
Hampton Inn Bonita Springs/Naples-North Bonita Springs 239.947.9393 Website: Hampton Inn Bonita Springs/Naples-North Accessible details: More accessible details
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero /FGCU Estero 239.947.5566 Website: Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/FGCU Accessible details: More accessible details
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Naples North - Bonita Springs Bonita Springs 239.948.0699 Website: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Naples North-Bonita Springs
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Bonita Springs Bonita Springs 239.949.5913 Website: Homewood Suites by Hilton Bonita Springs Accessible details: More accessible details
Hyatt Place Coconut Point Estero 239.495.1395 Website: Hyatt Place Coconut Point
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Bonita Springs 239.444.1234 Website: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites Bonita Springs 239.495.9255 Websites: La Quinta Bonita Springs or Accessible Details
Ortus Hotel Bonita Springs Bonita Springs 239.992.5001 Website: Ortus Hotel Bonita Springs
Trianon Bonita Bay Bonita Springs 239.948.4400 Website: Trianon Bonita Bay or More Details
Cape Coral Cape Harbour Vacation Rentals Cape Coral 239.540.1851 Website: Cape Harbour Vacation Rentals
Casa Loma Motel on the Waterfront Cape Coral 239.549.6000 Website: Casa Loma Motel on the Waterfront
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Hampton Inn & Suites-Cape Coral/Fort Myers Cape Coral 239.540.1050 Website: Hampton Inn & Suites-Cape Coral/Fort Myers Accessible details: More accessible details
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral Fort Myers Area Cape Coral 239.542.2121 Website: Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Cape Coral 239.541.5000 Website: The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Parking: Designated Accessible Accessible Entry: Yes Accessible Guestrooms: 15. Assistive listening devices; roll-in showers; tubs with grab bars and portable seat. Portable communication kits containing visual fire alarms and notification devices. Mobility-accessible doors with at least 32” width. TTY televisions with closed captioning for hearing-impaired. Accessible Restaurant on premises: Yes More info: Assistive listening devices available. Accessible elevator to all floors and parking garage. Pool lift. Accessible public bathrooms with grab bars in stalls. Staff training in working with persons with disabilities.
Fort Myers America’s Best Value Inn Fort Myers 239.936.3993 Website: America's Best Value Inn
Baymont Inn & Suites Airport Fort Myers 239.454.0040 Website: Baymont Inn & Suites Airport
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Best Western – Ft. Myers Airport Inn Fort Myers 239.561.7000 Website: Best Western - Ft. Myers Airport Inn
Best Western Fort Myers Waterfront Fort Myers, across Caloosahatchee River on banks of North Fort Myers 239.997.5511; 800.274.5511 Website: Best Western Fort Myers Waterfront
Best Western Plus Ft. Myers Inn & Suites Fort Myers 239.278.3949 Website: Best Western Plus Ft. Myers Inn & Suites
Candlewood Suites Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.210.7777 Website: Candlewood Suites
Comfort Inn Fort Myers, East 239.694.9200 Website: Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 866.238.4218 Website: Comfort Inn & Suites Airport Fort Myers
Courtyard by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral Fort Myers 239.275.8600 Website: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers Cape Coral
Courtyard by Marriott @ I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center Fort Myers 239.332.4747 Website: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.482.2900 Website: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
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Cypress Woods RV Resort Fort Myers 239.694.2191 Website: Cypress Woods
Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Myers Springs Resort Fort Myers 239.236.5020 Website: Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Myers Springs Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.215.4881 Website: Days inn by Wyndham Fort Myers
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral Fort Myers 239.437.5600 Website: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Myers Airport Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.322.1399 Website: Four Points by Sheraton
Groves RV Resort Fort Myers 888.451.6672 Website: Groves or More Details
Hampton Inn Ft. Myers-Airport I-75 Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.768.2525 Website: Hampton Inn Ft. Myers-Airport I-75 Accessible details: More accessible details
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers – Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers 239.931.5300 Website: Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd. Accessible details: More accessible details
Hibiscus House Fort Myers, near downtown Historic District 239.332.2651 Website: Hibiscus House
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Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers 239.790.3500 Fort Myers Website: Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Accessible details webpage: Accessible Details
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU Fort Myers 239.210.7200 Website: Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU Accessible details: More accessible details
Holiday Inn Edison at Midtown Fort Myers 239.332.3232 Website: Holiday Inn Edison at Midtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Myers East-The Forum Fort Myers 239.936.0410 Website: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers East-The Forum
Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport at Town Center Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.561.1550 Website: Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport at Town Center
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport/FGCU Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.210.7300 Website: Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport/FGCU Accessible details: More accessible details
Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Bell Tower Shops Fort Myers 239.275.6000 Website: Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Bell Tower Shops Accessible details: More accessible details
Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District Fort Myers, in historic district 299.337.3446 Website: Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ft. Myers Fort Myers 239.201.2341 Website: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ft. Myers
Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum Fort Myers 239.418.1844 Website: Hyatt Place at the Forum
InTown Suites Fort Myers 239.415.8440 Website: InTown Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport Fort Myers, near Southwest Florida International Airport 239.466.0012 Website: LaQuinta Fort Myers Airport Accessibility: More accessible details
La Quinta Inn & Suites Ft. Myers Central Fort Myers 239.275.3300 Website: La Quinta Fort Myers Central Accessibility: More accessible details
La Quinta Inn & Suites Ft. Myers – Sanibel Gateway Fort Myers 239.466.1200 Website: La Quinta Inn & Suites Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway Accessibility: More accessible details
Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites Fort Myers, downtown Historic district 239.332.2048 Website: Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites
Quality Suites Airport Fort Myers 239.768.0005 Websites: Quality Suites Airport
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Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers 239.936.0110 Websites: Residence Inn Fort Myers or Accessibility amenities
Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel Fort Myers 239.415.4150 Websites: Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel or Accesssible Amenities
Rock Lake Resort Fort Myers 239.332.4080 Websites: Rock Lake Resort or More Details
Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa Fort Myers 239.466.4000 Website: Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa Parking: Designated Accessible Accessible Entry: Yes. Accessible Guestrooms: 28. Widened doorways to bathroom; grab bars for toilet and shower; shower/tub combo with adjustable and removable shower head. Nine (9) guest rooms have roll-in showers. More info: Staff speaks multiple languages and is trained to work with persons with disabilities. All public spaces accessible via ramps, elevators, golf carts, etc. Pool lifts. Wheelchair available for guest use, if needed. Visible and audible smoke alarms/fire enunciation in bedroom and bathroom and lowered shelving in closet. Wheelchair available for guest use.
Shady Acres RV Park Fort Myers 239.267.8448 Website: Shady Acres or More Details
Siesta Bay RV Resort Fort Myers 888.886.2477 Website: Siesta Bay RV
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers 239.561.1803 Website: Springhill Suites Fort Myers Airport or Accessible Details
Super 8 Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.275.3500 Website: Super 8 or More Details
Travelodge Airport - Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.561.1117 Websites: Travelodge or More Details
Travelodge Fort Myers Fort Myers 239.275.1111 Websites: Travelodge or More Details
Upriver Campground RV Resort Fort Myers 239.301.3551 Website: Upriver or More Details
Fort Myers Beach Abaco Beach Villas Fort Myers Beach 239.463.2611 Website: Abaco Beach Villas . Beach wheelchair available.
Beach Accommodations Vacation Rentals Fort Myers Beach 239.765.1998 Website: Beach Accommodations Vacation Rentals
Beach Shell Inn 888.364.0202 or 239.463.9193 Fort Myers Beach Website: Beach Shell Inn
Casa Playa Fort Myers Beach 239.765.0510 Website: Casa Playa
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Rental Division Fort Myers Beach 239.463.3151 Website: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Rental Division
Cornerstone Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach 239.463.5778 Website: Cornerstone Beach Resort Rentals
DiamondHead Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach 844.652.3696 Website: DiamondHead Beach Resort
Edison Beach House Fort Myers Beach 800.399.2511 or 239.463.1530 Website: Edison Beach House
Gulf Waters RV Resort Fort Myers Beach 239.437.5888 Website: Gulf Waters or More Details
GullWing Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach 239.765.4300 Website: www.gullwingfl.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway Fort Myers Beach 239.437.8888 Website: Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway Accessible details: More accessible details
Indian Creek RV Resort Fort Myers Beach 888.853.6457 Website: Indian Creek
Leisure American Vacation Rentals Fort Myers Beach 800.741.5694 Website: Leisure American Vacation Rentals
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Lighthouse Island Resort Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach 239.463.9392 Website: Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
Lover’s Key Resort Fort Myers Beach 877.798.4879 Website: Lover's Key Resort
Manatee Bay Inn Fort Myers Beach 239.463.6906 website: Manatee Bay Inn
Pierview Hotel & Suites Fort Myers Beach 239.463.6158 Websites: Pierview Hotel & Suites or More Details
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Fort Myers Beach 239.463.6181; 888.222.7465 Website: www.pinkshell.com or More Details Parking: Designated Accessible; Valet Parking Accessible Entry: Yes Accessible Guestrooms: 11. Grab bars in bathrooms and showers. Some rooms have walk-in showers and shower chairs. Some rooms have lowered vanities, counters and closets. Accessible doorways. Equipment for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Hearing-impaired kits available. More info: Other accessible services available as requested. One zero entry pool. Pool lift available for other, non-zero entry, pool.
Pointe Estero Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach 855.674.1470 Websites: Pointe Estero or More Details
Red Coconut RV Park Fort Myers Beach 239.463.7200 Websites: Red Coconut RV Park or More Details
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Sandpiper Gulf Resort Fort Myers Beach 800.684.1449 Websites: Sandpiper or Accessible Details
Seaside – All Suites Resort Fort Myers Beach 239.463-4944 Website: Seaside
Silver Sands Villas Fort Myers Beach 239.463.2755 Websites: Silver Sands or More Details
Tip Top Isles Waterfront Resort & Marina Fort Myers Beach 239.466.3393 Websites: Tip Top Isles or More Details
Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach 239.316.4463 Websites: Wyndham Garden or More Details
North Fort Myers Best Western Fort Myers Waterfront North Fort Myers 239.997.5511 Website: Best Western or More Details
Days Inn North Fort Myers North Fort Myers 239.995.0535 Website: Days Inn North
Econo Lodge North North Fort Myers 239.995.0571 Website: Econo Lodge North
Pioneer Village Resort North Fort Myers 877.570.2267 Websites: Pioneer Village RV Resort or More Details
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Raintree RV Resort North Fort Myers 239.731.1441 or 800-628-6095 Websites: Raintree RV Resort or More Details
Red Roof Inn North Fort Myers 239.656.4000 Website: Red Roof
Seminole Campground North Fort Myers 239.543.2919 Websites: Seminole Campground or More Details
Pine Island Bayview Bed & Breakfast Pine Island, Matlacha 239.283.7510 Website: Bayview
Golden Palms Waterfront Resort Pine Island, St. James City 239.229.0437 Website: Golden Palms Waterfront Resort
Lahser House Pine Island, Bokeelia 239.558.5134 Website: Lahser House
Pine Island Resort/KOA Pine Island, St. James City 239.283.2415 Website: Fort Myers/Pine Island KOA or More Details
Sanibel and Captiva Islands Captiva Island Inn Captiva 800.454.9898 Website: Captiva Island Inn
Caribe Beach Resort Sanibel 239.472.1166 Website: Caribe Beach Resort 39
Cottages to Castles of Sanibel & Captiva Sanibel 800.472.5385 Website: Cottages to Castles of Sanibel & Captiva
Lighthouse Resort & Club Sanibel 800.330.1593 Website: Lighthouse Resort & Club
Nani Li’i Captiva Bayside Cottages Captiva 239.395.2490 Website: Nani Li'i Captiva Bayside Cottages
Pelicans Roost Condominiums Sanibel 239.472.2996 or 877.757.6678 websites: Accessibility information or Pelican's Roost
Sandy Bend Beachfront Condominiums & Cottage Sanibel 239.472.2100 Websites: Sandy Bend Condominiums & Cottage or More Details
Sanibel Beach Club II Sanibel 800.330.1593 Websites: Sanibel Vacation Rentals & Sales or More Details
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Sanibel 239.472.4123 Websites: Sanibel Island Beach Resort or More Details
Sanibel Moorings Condominium Resort Sanibel 239.472.4119 Websites: Sanibel Moorings or More Details
Seaside Inn Sanibel 866.565.5092 Websites: Seaside Inn or More Details
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Song of the Sea Sanibel 239.472.2220 Websites: Song of the Sea or More Details
South Seas Island Resort Sanibel 239.472.5111 Websites: South Seas Island Resort or Accessible Rooms
Sunset Beach Inn Sanibel 866.565.5091 Websites: Sunset Beach Inn or More Details
‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa Captiva 239.472.5161 Website: 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa or More Details
Waterside Inn on the Beach Sanibel 800.741.6166 Website: Waterside Inn on the Beach or More Details
West Wind Inn on Sanibel Island Captiva 239.472.5161 Website: West Wind Inn on Sanibel Island or More Details
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS:
Advanced Mobility Medical Depot North Fort Myers 239.997.3000 Weekly or monthly rentals Website: www.allmobilitysystems.com Not a typical beach wheelchair; see photo of lounger beach chair at this link: Beach wheelchair
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Billy’s Rentals Sanibel Island 239.472.5248; 800.575.8717 Website: www.billysrentals.com
Fun Rentals Fort Myers Beach 239.463.8844 Daily, weekly, monthly rentals Website: Fun Rentals
Happy Baby Rentals Fort Myers Beach 239.765.7368 Website: Happy Baby Rentals
Scooters Plus Fort Myers 239.337.1773 No daily rentals; 2 day or longer rentals Website: Scooters Plus
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS:
Advanced Mobility & Medical Depot North Fort Myers 239.997.3000 . Beach Wheelchairs available Website: Advanced Mobility
Billy’s Rentals Sanibel 239.472.5248; 800.575.8717 www.billysrentals.com . Beach Wheelchairs and bicycles available
Budget Mobility Fort Myers 239.936.5577 Website: Budget Mobility
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Fun Rentals Fort Myers Beach 239.463.8844 Daily, weekly, monthly rentals Website: Fun Rentals
Happy Baby Rentals Fort Myers Beach 239.765.7368 Website: Happy Baby Rentals
Island Rental Services Sanibel & Captiva Islands 239.472.9789; 866.553.9789 Website: Island Rental Services
Medical Department Store Fort Myers 239.482.6111 Website: Medical Department Store
Scooters Plus Fort Myers 239.337.1773 No daily rentals; 2 day or longer rentals Website: Scooters Plus
The Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast Fort Myers 855.260.4575 or 239.260.4575 . Shower Benches, Commodes, other equipment, may be available for use. Website: Center for Independent Living
LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast Fort Myers 855.260.4575 or 239.260.4575 . Adaptive aids & equipment. . Disabled person services. . Medical supplies & equipment. Website: Center for Independent Living
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Florida Division of Blind Services Serves southwest Florida 239.278.7130; 800.219.0180 . Transportation to medical appointments. . Counseling & guidance. . Reader & other services. Website: Division of Blind Services
Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center Fort Myers 239.461.0334 voice or 239.247.5821 vp Website: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center . Interpreter Services. . Assistive devices. . Information & referrals.
United Way 211 Serves southwest Florida 239.433.3900 . Dial 211 from any telephone 24/7. . Information & referral service. Website: 211 information
LOCAL INFORMATION RESOURCES:
Access Pass for National Parks National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands free pass for life for U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities. Obtained in person at the national park with appropriate documentation. Website information: Access Pass
Chambers of Commerce Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Boca Grande 941.964.0568 Website: Boca Grande
Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce Bonita Springs 239.992.2943 Website: Bonita Springs
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Cape Coral 239.549.6900 Website: Cape Coral
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Estero Chamber of Commerce Estero 239.948.7990 Website: Estero
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Fort Myers 239.332.3624 Website: Fort Myers
Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Fort Myers Beach 239.454.7500 Website: Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber
Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce Pine Island 239.283.0888 Website: Pine Island
Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce Lehigh Acres 239.369.3322 Website: Lehigh Acres
North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce North Fort Myers 239.997.9111 Website: North Fort Myers
Sanibel and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Sanibel 239.472.1080 Website: Sanibel and Captiva
Visitor Services: Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel/ Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau 239.590.4855 or [email protected] Located at the Southwest Florida International Airport, five Visitor Information Booths are located in the arrivals and departure areas. Volunteer Tourism Ambassadors and staff provide information and resources about the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. Open from 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., Mon. – Sun.
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Main Office: Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel/ Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau 239.338.3500 or [email protected] Website: Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel
FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, CONTACT VISITOR SERVICES AT [email protected] OR 239.590.4855.
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