Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Lee County tourism office for the Fort Myers and Sanibel area

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau is the official tourism promotion organization for Lee County, Florida. Its work focuses on showcasing the islands, beaches and neighborhoods that make up the Fort Myers and Sanibel destination, and on making it easier to plan visits to the region.

Destination areas and communities

Its promotion covers a broad range of towns and coastal areas. Among the areas included are Alva, Buckingham & Lehigh Acres; Boca Grande & Outer Islands; Bonita Springs & Estero; Cape Coral; Captiva Island; Fort Myers; Fort Myers Beach; Matlacha; North Fort Myers; Pine Island; and Sanibel Island.

Beaches and natural areas

The destination brings together an extensive list of beaches and coastal parks. Offerings include Alison Hagerup Beach Park, Blind Pass Beach Park, Boca Grande Beach Accesses, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point Park, Bowman's Beach Park, San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve, Causeway Islands Park, Cayo Costa State Park, Crescent Beach Family Park, Dog Beach Park, Gasparilla Island State Park, Gulfside City Beach Park, Lighthouse Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Park, Lovers Key State Park, Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Tarpon Bay Beach, Turner Beach and Yacht Club Beach.

The site notes that some beaches remain open while their parking lots are closed for restoration work, specifically Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bonita Beach Park and Little Hickory Island Beach Park, along with information on alternative parking options.

Activities, culture and leisure

The things-to-do offering is organized around arts & entertainment, murals, attractions, digital passes, parks, points & perks, outdoor activities & sports, paddling trails, shopping, tours & welcome centers. The Sanibel Wild Mile and the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest are also mentioned.

In the dining sphere, the destination groups restaurants, cafes, bars, lounges & clubs, as well as breweries & distilleries. For lodging, it covers bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, condos, cottages, hotels, motels, RV parks, resorts and vacation rentals.

Featured events

The calendar includes the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, scheduled for September 18–27, 2026, with more than 60 acclaimed BMI singer-songwriters, more than 20 intimate venues and ten days of events; most shows are free, and tickets are available for headliner performances. It also features a dinner experience in Luminary's culinary theater with Nate Bass, of the British trio Essex County.

Trip-planning resources

The office offers a digital visitor guide with interactive maps, galleries and experience ideas; itineraries and trip ideas; deals; the Sun Saver Passport; accessibility information; and resources on getting here and around. It also maintains dedicated sections for meetings, weddings and travel trade, and publishes articles, the Shellcast podcast and live webcams.

The site lets you personalize your experience by traveler type —family, partner, friends or solo traveler— and offers a quiz to build lists of family activities. The Fort Myers community is presented in the material as a destination rebuilding with resilience and optimism, and invites people to share memories under the hashtag #MyFortMyers.

Location and contact

2201 Second Street Suite 600, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 · Phone: (239) 338-3500