Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Tourism promotion for the Fort Myers area and Lee County

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau is the organization responsible for tourism promotion in the Fort Myers area of Florida. Its website, Visit Fort Myers, serves as the official guide to the area's islands, beaches, and neighborhoods, and brings together practical information for planning a visit: lodging, activities, events, restaurants, and planning resources.

Beaches and islands in the area

The beaches directory includes around twenty coastal spots, among them 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 website notes that some beaches remain open while their parking lots are closed for restoration work, and lists among those affected Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bonita Beach Park, and Little Hickory Island Beach Park, with alternative parking options available.

Neighborhoods and communities covered

The coverage area is organized into neighborhoods and communities: 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.

Activities, culture, and nature

The activities and attractions section covers arts and entertainment, murals, parks and natural areas, outdoor sports, paddling trails, shopping, and tours, as well as welcome centers. Featured resources include the Sanibel Wild Mile trail and the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

Dining options are categorized into restaurants, cafes, bars, lounges & clubs, and breweries & distilleries. For lodging, the guide covers bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, condos, cottages, hotels, motels, RV parks, resorts, and vacation rentals.

Events and planning tools

The events calendar includes gatherings such as the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, presented on the website as a festival with more than 60 BMI singer-songwriters, more than 20 intimate venues, and a ten-day run, with most concerts free and tickets available for headliner performances. The schedule shown includes dates in September 2026, among them an experiential dinner with Nate Bass at the Luminary's culinary theater.

To help plan a stay, the site offers itineraries and trip ideas, deals, a Sun Saver digital passport, an events guide, an accessibility guide, information on getting here and around, live webcams, the Shellcast podcast, and a digital visitor guide with interactive maps and galleries. It also includes digital passes with discounts at restaurants and attractions, and a Best of the Best selection.

Institutional profile and industry services

The organization identifies itself as the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and maintains dedicated sections for meetings, weddings, and travel trade professionals, with an industry portal, film permit requests, and an accessibility notice. The website also publishes a privacy policy, cookie preferences, and a tourism accessibility guide.

Location and contact

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