The Gulf’s waterways are teeming with opportunities to fish, wakeboard, waterski and boat; and the year-round sunny skies make for excellent conditions to tee off or play a round of doubles. From golfing to tennis to fishing, around here, you can’t miss. Call or check the organizations’ websites for the latest information.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Fantasea Scuba
3762 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, (941) 627-3888. The operator offers dive courses, equipment rentals and service, plus charters and trips.
Paddle Me Happy
4500 Boulevard, Port Charlotte, (941) 699-6982. Launched in 2022, the tour company offers single and tandem kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals.
Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters
(941) 628-7895. Capt. Michael Manis fly fishes through the mangroves and grass flats of Pine Island Sound, Boca Grande and between Matlacha and Punta Gorda.
Smoke & Roses Private Sailing Charters
140 Leland St. S.E., Port Charlotte, (605) 366-7673. Charter this 47-foot sailing catamaran.
Golf
Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club
14611 Heritage Landing Blvd., Punta Gorda, (941) 347-2222. The 18-hole course, remastered by Gordon Lewis, features a pro shop and practice facilities.
Kings Gate Golf Club
24000 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte, (941) 625-0680. The gated, 55+ community features an 18-hole executive course.
Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood Drive, Port Charlotte, (941) 764-6661. The Gene Bates-designed par-72 championship course features a heavily wooded front nine and wetlands in the back.
Twin Isles Country Club
301 Madrid Blvd., Punta Gorda, (941) 637-1232. The club is home to a 6,722-yard, par-72, 18-hole golf course, plus Har-Tru clay and Deco-Turf all-weather tennis courts.
Tennis & Pickleball
Gilchrist Park
400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, (941) 575-3394. This park along Charlotte Harbor has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts; a playground; fishing pier; and picnic shelters.
Harold Avenue Regional Park
23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte, (941) 627-1074. The center features tennis, pickleball and volleyball, as well as picnic and grill areas.
Pickleplex of Punta Gorda
26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. Located at Florida SouthWestern State College, the destination offers 24 regulation courts—including a new championship court— with bleachers.
South County Regional Park Recreation Center
670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda. (941) 505-8686. Amenities include lit areas for basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and pickleball.
COLLIER COUNTY
Everglades City
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Capt. Mike Merritt’s Native Guide Service
Various locations, (561) 252-4324. An Everglades City native takes you on a 22-foot Pathfinder.
Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours
605 Buckner Ave. N., (239) 294-8456. The outfitter offers kayak and canoe rentals, plus tours of the Everglades, including a package with the Ivey House Everglades Adventures Hotel.
Everglades Fishing Charters
406 N Storter Ave. N., (239) 695-2029. Florida native Capt. Becky Campbell has more than 50 years of experience.
Everglades Florida Adventures
815 Oyster Bar Lane, S.R. 29, (855) 793-5542. Enjoy family fun kayaking or on a boat tour.
evergladesfloridaadventures.com
Everglades Old Time Charters
409 Copeland Ave N., (239) 241-1482. Explore Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park.
Tight Line Fishin’ Charters
Various locations. Hit the water with an eighth-generation Chokoloskee native, Capt. Scout Morris, on a 22-foot Sea Chaser.
Marco Island
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Breakwater Adventures
149 S Barfield Drive, (305) 902-4772. The captains offer private boat tours, plus wakeboarding, tubing and shelling.
Dolphin Explorer
951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-6899. Cruise the Gulf on an eco-tour on this 47-foot catamaran that brings you up close with dolphins.
Key West Express
951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 463-5733. Running to and from Key West, air-conditioned boats with a full bar depart from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island.
Marco Island Princess
951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-5415. Sunset, nature and history cruises are available.
Marco Island Water Sports
400 S. Collier Blvd., 600 S. Collier Blvd., 560 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 642-2359. Eco-tours are available, plus parasailing, paddle boards, banana boats and WaveRunners.
The Marina at Factory Bay
1081 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-2929. Find 72 large short- or long-term boat slips and a clubhouse with Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and ice.
Scuba Marco
1141 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-7889. A full-service dive shop offers certifications, trips and equipment.
Golf
Hammock Bay Golf Club
1370 Borghese Lane, (239) 389-6600. The club features an Audubon gold-certified, 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy.
The Rookery at Marco
3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 389-6600. This 18-hole, 7,100-yard course was recently re-designed by acclaimed golf course designers Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy.
Tennis
City of Marco Island Racquet Center
1275 San Marco Road, (239) 394-5454. The center offers lighted, hard-surface courts and clay courts, plus indoor racquetball courts.
Naples
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
All Water Excursions
Various locations, (239) 594-0213. The company offers sunset charters, eco-tours, fishing excursions, luxury charters and party boats.
Bayfront Marina
Goodlette Frank Road and U.S. 41, (239) 434-2300. The marina offers short-term or long-term dockage, with 33 slips for crafts up to 40 feet, plus restaurants and shops.
Cool Beans Cruises
377 Capri Blvd., (239) 777-0020. Book a private catamaran charter.
Corey Billie’s Airboat Rides
20610 Tamiami Trail E., (239) 389-7433. A native Seminole guide tours you through a 200-acre private piece of the Glades.
Grand Slam Light Tackle Sportfishing
550 Port O Call Way, (239) 571-2878. Capt. Will Geraghty offers backcountry and offshore fishing charters.
Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club
7065 Hamilton Ave., (239) 775-0506. Near Rookery Bay, this boathouse can hold 325 boats up to 55 feet long. The yacht club is Clean and Resilient Marina Program-approved, and features a public fuel dock and a bait shop.
Island Sailing Naples
800 12th Ave. S., (239) 398-1483. Here, you can charter a sailboat.
Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Tourism Adventure
525 Newport Drive, (239) 642-8818. Manatee sightings are guaranteed on this covered boat ride.
Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop
1947 Davis Blvd., (239) 793-3370. Backcountry fishing guides operate out of the full-service fly shop.
Ms. B. Haven Fishing & Eco Charters
550 Port O Call Way, (239) 825-4292. Offers inshore and offshore fishing and eco-tours.
Naples Bay Resort & Marina
1500 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 530-5134. The marina has 97 slips, a fuel dock, boat rentals, overnight boat dockage, and a ship’s store and boutique.
Naples Beach Water Sports
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road., (239) 572-2953. Parasailing, paddle boards, banana boats and WaveRunners are available.
Naples City Dock
880 12th Ave. S., (239) 213-3070. Docks can accommodate 30- to 60-foot vessels. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice; ship’s store and trolley service.
Naples Nantucket Yacht Group
850 Central Avenue, Suite 110, (239) 331-6868. Book private charters on yachts like the 95-foot Sunseeker.
Naples Princess
550 Port-O-Call Way, (239) 649-2275. See Port Royal or watch the sunset aboard a 105-foot yacht.
Nauti Exposures
(239) 313-1024. This mobile kayak rental company also offers tours.
Port of Naples Marina
550 Port-O-Call Way, (239) 774-0479. In addition to a tackle shop, food and space for events, the marina offers boat rentals and cruise charters.
Pure Florida
1200 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-4949. Book a sightseeing or sunset cruise aboard the Double Sunshine; go deep-sea or backwater calm bay fishing; take a dolphin, eco- or island shelling-tour; rent a jet ski or deck boat; or enjoy a private charter.
Rising Tide Explorers
1295 Capri Blvd., (239) 734-3231. Join the area’s only biologist-guided kayak and boat tours to explore the estuary in the Rookery Bay Research Reserve. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, watch birds return to roost during a Southwest Florida sunset and find unique shells on remote beaches. Kayak rentals are available, with free delivery, to explore on your own.
Scuba Outfitters of Naples
950 Third Ave. N., (239) 280-5500. This five-star PADI TecRec Dive Center offers dive education and equipment.
SCUBAdventures
971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. The dive shop offers scuba training and equipment rentals.
South Bay Marina
179 South Bay Drive, Suite 4, (239) 597-2063. This marina has fuel, bait, tackle, concessions, boat rentals and charters.
Sweet Liberty
880 12th Ave. S., Located in Crayton Cove in Old Naples at the Naples City Dock, (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing, dolphin tours, sunset cruises, cocktail cruises and eco-tours are available on a 53-foot catamaran.
Golf
Bear’s Paw Country Club
2500 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 263-3007. The award-winning 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature championship course features amenities like a clubhouse and fitness center.
Bonita Bay Club Naples
3700 Wildwood Blvd., (239) 353-5100. The club is home to two Tom Fazio-designed Audubon International Signature golf courses.
Club Pelican Bay
707 Gulf Park Drive, (239) 597-2105. The club features a 27-hole, par 36 championship course, plus a practice facility and adult leagues.
The Club at Mediterra
15755 Corso Mediterra Circle, (239) 254-3000. At the Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary-certified golf club, you’ll find Tom Fazio-designed courses, plus tennis, bocce, pickleball, wellness facilities and a private beach.
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club
3525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 593-3392. The club features a par-72, Gordon Lewis-designed, 18-hole course and pro shop.
Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club
11 Cypress View Drive, (239) 793-0500. The golf community sits on 300 acres with an award-winning course.
Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club
1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 354-3167. The club features a Gordon Lewis-designed, par-70 course.
Grey Oaks Country Club
2400 Grey Oaks Drive N., (239) 262-5550. The club is home to three championship courses, a 30,000-square-foot wellness center, tennis, pickleball and bocce.
LaPlaya Golf Club
333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 254-5001. The 18-hole, par-72, 6,902-yard course is at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort.
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (239) 793-2600. Has three championship courses.
lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com
Naples Grande Golf Club
7335 Premier Drive, (239) 659-3700. The club features private instruction from 2021 South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Mark Durland.
Naples Lakes Country Club
4784 Naples Lakes Blvd., (239) 919-1150. The club offers an Arnold Palmer Signature Course with six sets of tees ranging from 4,516 yards to 6,708 yards.
The Old Collier Golf Club
790 Main House Drive, (239) 254-7240. Designed by Tom Fazio, this course has 18 holes of lush greens mixed in with 267 acres of wildlife sanctuary.
Pelican Marsh Golf Club
1810 Persimmon Drive, (239) 597-3000. This is a challenging, award-winning golf course and certified Audubon Sanctuary.
Tiburón Golf Club
2620 Tiburón Drive, (239) 593-2200. The lauded club features two Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole courses and hosts the annual QBE Shootout, CME Tour Championship and the Chubb Classic events.
TPC Treviso Bay
9800 Trevis Bay Blvd., (239) 302-5738. The 18-hole course features 7,367 yards of lush greens, plus PGA TOUR-designed practice facilities.
Vanderbilt Country Club
8250 Danbury Blvd., (239) 348-2662. This par-72, 18-hole championship golf course was re-designed by Kipp Schulties.
Wilderness Country Club
101 Clubhouse Drive, (239) 261-6060. The Arthur Hills-designed, 18-hole course joins a clubhouse and tennis facilities.
Tennis & Pickleball
Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center
735 Eighth Ave. S., (239) 213-3060. The center features 12 lighted Hydro-grid Har-Tru courts and leagues, clinics and lessons.
East Naples Community Park
3500 Thomasson Drive, (239) 252-4414. Home to the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, the park offers 64 pickleball, racquetball and basketball courts.
Emilio Sanchez Academy Florida
2035 Sanchez-Casal Way, (239) 263-1818. The tennis academy houses 38 tennis courts and a club.
emiliosanchezacademy.com/florida
Naples Grande Tennis Club
475 Seagate Drive, (239) 597-3232. Ranked as one of the top 50 tennis resorts in the world, the club hosts 15 championship courses with instruction from Naples Tennis Academy.
Pelican Bay Community Park
764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 598-3025. The park has lighted clay tennis and racquetball courts.
Veterans Community Park
1895 Veterans Park Drive, (239) 252-4682. The park features 14 pickleball courts, plus lighted bocce, tennis and racquetball courts.
Vineyards Community Park
6231 Arbor Blvd. W., (239) 252-4105. Here, you will find comfort-cushioned tennis courts.
LEE COUNTY
Bonita Springs
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Bonita Bay Marina
27598 Marina Pointe Drive, (239) 495-3222. Located on the Imperial River, the marina features a waterfront restaurant open in season, boat lifts, dry boat storage, a fuel dock, and a fully stocked ship’s store.
Big Hickory Seafood Grille & Marina
26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-0991. The marina features pontoon boats, kayaks, bait, supplies, fuel and slips, and is the landing site for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail. Temporarily Closed.
Bonita Jet Ski & Parasail
27890 Hickory Blvd., (239) 399-5277. Find jet skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas, paddleboards, kayaks, parasailing and jet ski dolphin tours.
CGT Kayaks, Inc
27300 Old 41 Road, (239) 221-8218. The outfitter specializes in Imperial River paddling and offers kayak, SUP rentals and guided tours.
Ebb-N-Flow SUP Tours & Rentals
4279 Bonita Beach Road S.W., (239) 221-7853. Arrange SUP, kayak or bike rentals, or book tours of Turkey Bay. Also services Naples.
ebbnflowsuptoursandrentals.com
Get Hooked Charter Fishing
27598 Marina Pointe Drive, (239) 691-1464. Capt. Matt DeAngelis offers inshore saltwater fishing.
Cruise Fish Dive
28811 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 3, (239) 592-1200. The company offers narrated boat cruises in a mangrove estuary, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing charters, helicopter tours, dive certifications and scuba trips.
Paddle Naples Tours & Rentals
Estero Blvd., (239) 301-8888. Launch from Big Hickory Island in Estero Bay for guided kayak, stand-up paddleboard and fishing tours, and rentals.
Sweetwater Adventures
27598 Marina Pointe Drive, (239) 405-7155. Near the Imperial River; here, you can partake in sightseeing and fishing.
Golf
Bonita Bay Club
26660 Country Club Drive, (239) 495-0200. The club features multiple 18-hole, par-72 certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary courses designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, Har-Tru tennis courts, gel-surface pickleball courts and a championship croquet court.
Bonita Fairways Golf Club
26740 Sammoset Way, (239) 947-9100. The club features an 18-hole, par-61 executive course designed by Gordon Lewis.
The Colony Golf & Country Club
4101 Pelican Colony Blvd., (239) 390-4700. Former U.S. OPEN champion Jerry Pate designed the 18-hole, par-72 championship course.
Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club
28400 Hunters Ridge Blvd., (239) 992-4900. This private club has an 18-hole championship course.
huntersridgegolfandcountryclub.com
Palmira Golf Club
28501 Matteotti View, (239) 949-4466. Designed by Gordon Lewis, this 27-hole private course allows members to choose their own difficulties when playing.
Saltleaf Golf Preserve
23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive, (239) 390-4600. Formerly Raptor Bay Golf Club, this newly renovated course balances 144 acres of native vegetation and aquatic preserves.
Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club
9801 Treasure Cay Lane, (239) 992-5522. This club features 27 holes of championship golf courses designed by Gordon Lewis and Bruce Howard. It also offers Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce courts, pickleball lessons and a
fitness center.
Tennis & Pickleball
Peak Performance Pickleball Academy
27200 Kent Road, (239) 333-1668. Co-owned by US OPEN champion Simone Jardim, the academy offers lessons, clinics, and day camps at the Bonita Springs YMCA.
Pelican Landing Tennis Center
24501 Walden Center Drive, (239) 947-5977. The center features 12 renovated Har-Tru courts.
The Club at Barefoot Beach
105 Shell Drive, (239) 992-0024. The full-service beach club features two Har-Tru tennis courts.
Cape Coral/Pine Island
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Southwest Florida Yachts Inc.
5991 Silver King Blvd., Suite 108, (239) 257-2788. Charter a yacht or learn at this American Sailing Association certification facility, which features courses in powerboat and sailing instruction.
Gulf Coast Kayak
3916 Ceitus Parkway, (239) 283-1125. Embark on kayak and SUP rentals, tours and fishing excursions. Previously based in Matlacha, the business is temporarily operating from Serenia Kayak Launch.
Golf
Alden Pines Country Club
14261 Clubhouse Drive, Bokeelia, (239) 283-2179. The only golf course on Pine Island has a par-71 course with 18 holes. Currently Closed.
Coral Oaks Golf Course
1800 NW. 28th Ave., Cape Coral, (239) 573-3100. The public course features one of the largest practice facilities in the area.
Tennis & Pickleball
Camelot Park
1718 SW. 52 Terrace, Cape Coral, (239) 573-3100. This 6.4-acre park offers tennis and pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground and picnic shelters.
Joe Stonis Park
3444 Ceitus Parkway, Cape Coral, (239) 573-3128. The 7-acre park features tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard courts.
Estero
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Estero River Outfitters
20991 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 992-4050. With this company, you can canoe, kayak or paddleboard along the Estero River.
Golf
Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club
20091 Wimbleton Court, (239) 992-5959. The club features an 18-hole, par-3 golf course, lighted Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts.
The Club at Grandézza
11481 Grande Oak Blvd., (239) 948-3569. The club features a par-72 course with rolling fairways.
Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd. W., (239) 425-2340. This is an 18-hole, 7,100-yard, par-72 Arthur Hills Signature course.
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
17320 Corkscrew Road, (239) 949-4700. The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course is certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature member.
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club
4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4331. The club’s 27-hole private courses range from 4,600 to 7,100 yards.
Shadow Wood Country Club
22801 Oakwilde Blvd., (239) 992-6000. The private club features three championship courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce ball courts and clubhouses.
Stoneybrook Golf Club
21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., (239) 948-3933. The 18-hole, par-72 course is 7,353 yards long.
Villages at Country Creek
21180 Country Creek Drive, (239) 947-3840. The 3,871-yard, par-61, 18-hole course was designed by Gordon Lewis.
West Bay Club
4606 West Bay Blvd., (239) 444-2310. The 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course also features a tennis center.
Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club
20300 Country Club Drive, (239) 947-6066. The club features an 18-hole, par-72 Arnold Palmer-designed golf course and Har-Tru tennis courts.
Tennis & Pickleball
The Club at Rapallo
8551 Via Rapallo Drive, (239) 949-3347. Located at Coconut Point, the club features a tennis center.
Estero Park & Recreation Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., (239) 533-1470. Find nine indoor pickleball courts.
Fort Myers
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Ace Performer
16842 McGregor Blvd., (239) 565-4860. Kayak, paddle board, windsurfing, wing foil and kiteboarding lessons, rentals and equipment sales. Ask about wearable, swimmable mermaid tails.
Adventures in Paradise
14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Find eco-tours, dolphin watching, sunset cruises and fishing, plus trolley access.
Calusa Fishing Adventures
17543 Taylor Drive, (941) 677-3474. Capt. Mark Yimin leads custom inshore and night fishing.
Capt. Paul Hobby Fishing Charters
13371 Electron Drive, (239) 850-2088. The charter specializes in light tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon.
Endless Summer Charters
14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 610-5173. The company offers back-bay, inshore and offshore charters, eco-tours, sightseeing tours and sunset cruises.
sanibelislandfishingcharters.com
Gaea Guides—Guided Kayak Nature Tours
Five locations to launch from, (239) 694-5513. Certified Florida Master Naturalists lead clinics and bird, manatee, full moon, sunset kayak tours.
Gulf Coast Kayak
4120 Pine Island Road, (239) 283-1125. Kayak through the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve on the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail.
Kayak Excursions
17950 John Morris Road, (239) 788-0173. The kayak and SUP company offers paddle rentals and sales, tours, lessons and fishing.
J.C. Cruises
1300 Hendry St., (239) 334-7474. Hop on a triple-deck paddle wheeler on the Caloosahatchee River.
The Marina at Edison Ford
2360 W. First St., (239) 895-7703. The marina offers 45 public slips, pump-out services, electrical hook-ups, showers and restrooms. There’s also a Pinchers restaurant. Temporarily Closed.
Offshore Sailing School
6338 Presidential Court, Suite 201, (888) 454-7015. Find beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, liveaboard cruising, offshore sailing and more.
Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina
14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 437-1660. The marina offers 95 stationary docks, dry storage, a ship’s store, a boardwalk, and canoe and kayak tours. There are also showers, laundry and a restaurant onsite.
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. The harbor has boat slips, WaveRunner, canoe and kayak rentals, dolphin adventure tours and dinner cruises on the Sanibel Harbour Princess.
Scubavice Diving Center
12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. The center specializes in scuba instruction, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals.
SkyHigh Jetpacks & Flyboards
17590 East St., (239) 699-2487. Hover above the water with a flying hoverboard or water-powered jet pack.
Manatee Kayaking Company
10901 Palm Beach Blvd., (239) 913-9993. The two-hour tour travels down the Orange River for an up-close look at manatees.
Golf
The Club at Renaissance
12801 Renaissance Way, (239) 561-4170. The private club features an 18-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills and championship red clay tennis courts, as well as pickleball courts and bocce ball courts.
Colonial Country Club
9181 Independence Way, (239) 747-0035. The club has an 18-hole, par-72 championship course.
The Golf Club at Crown Colony
8851 Crown Colony Blvd., (239) 933-6623. This is an 18-hole, certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Cypress Lake Golf Club
6767 Winkler Road, (239) 481-1333. The member-owned club features one of the area’s oldest private golf courses, designed in 1959 by Dick Wilson and renovated in 2017.
Del Tura Golf & Country Club
18621 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 731-7814. The club offers a 27-hole presidential course, a pro shop and an onsite restaurant.
Eastwood Golf Course
4600 Bruce Herd Lane, (239) 321-7487. The course, which includes a driving range and practice green, is located only 15 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport.
The Forest Country Club
6100 Club Blvd. SW, (239) 482-8378. The club features two tree-lined courses punctuated by lakes and streams and a renovated clubhouse.
Fort Myers Country Club
3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 321-7488. The club’s course has been open since 1917 and hosts the Yuengling Open, a pro-am golf tournament that began in 1963.
Golfview Golf & Racquet Club
14849 Hole-in-One Circle, (239) 489-2264. Golfers can drive across the 4.5-acre lake on four holes or stay inland with shorter tee shots.
Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club
10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, (239) 278-9090. Play on two 18-hole championship courses.
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
14500 Vista River Drive, (239) 433-5111. One of Fort Myers’ most prestigious country clubs has an 18-hole championship golf course; eight Hydro-Grid clay courts; a wellness center, with a spa and salon; casual and formal waterfront dining; and a deep-water marina.
Herons Glen Golf & Country Club
2250 Herons Glen Blvd., (239) 731-4520. The club has a recently renovated 18-hole course by Ron Garl.
The Hideaway Country Club
5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-6232. The club features an 18-hole, par-67 course that is open to the public in summer.
The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club
4425 S. Landings Drive, Suite 100, (239) 482-3211. Located on 250 acres of riverfront, the club features an 18-hole, 3,078-yard golf course, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a full-service marina.
Lexington Country Club
16257 Willowcrest Way, (239) 437-3380. Kipp Schulties designed the private course with water hazards, large greens and enhanced
landscaping.
Pelican Preserve Golf Club
9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., (239) 985-1647. Here you’ll find 27 holes of championship golf by renowned course architect Chip Powell.
Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club
3410 Clubview Drive, (239) 731-0101. Enjoy play on this semi-private, 18-hole, 3,274-yard, par-60 course.
San Carlos Golf Club
7420 Constitution Circle, 267-3131. This is an 18-hole, semi-private course with an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, a putting green and PGA professional instruction available.
Shell Point Golf Club
17500 On Par Blvd., (239) 433-9790. The club features a Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course.
Terraverde Country Club
17000 Terraverde Circle, (239) 433-7733. The club has a nine-hole, 1,260-yard course.
Tennis & Pickleball
Fort Myers Racquet Club
1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 980-7116. It offers eight lighted tennis courts at the Sam Fleishman Regional Sports Complex.
Rutenberg Community Park
6500 South Pointe Blvd., (239) 340-0397. The 40-acre park features eight tennis courts.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Recreation Center
16760 Bass Road, (239) 432-2154. The center offers tennis and pickleball courts, plus a dog park, playground and pavilion.
Fort Myers Beach
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Captain Tony’s Fishing Adventures
18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 980-1064. Book night, full-day and half-day charters.
Estero Island Parasail
Multiple locations, (239) 887-0095. Find flights for first-timers and for thrill-seekers.
Excursions Marina
18450 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 297-7011. This new location includes a full marina, offering kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons and tours, plus boat rentals, excursions, tiki cruises, sailing trips and private charters, including inshore fishing.
Gulf Star Marina
708 Fishermans Wharf, (239) 463-9552. Opened in 2020 and said to be the first smart marina in the U.S., the facility offers high-tech, automated dry storage for boats up to 40 feet.
Fish Tale Marina
7225 Estero Blvd., (813) 295-4387. The marina offers dry or wet storage, ship’s store, rentals and charters.
Mid-Island Water Sports
Multiple locations, (239) 765-0965. Located at the Sandpiper Gulf and Wyndham resorts, the center offers JetSki and SUP rentals, parasailing and WaveRunner dolphin tours. Temporarily Closed.
Ranalli Parasail
61 Avenue C, (239) 565-5700. Find parasailing and WaveRunner dolphin tours, cabana and umbrella rentals.
Rebel Water Sports
1010 Estero Blvd., (239) 677-6782. Book dolphin tours, WaveRunners or banana boat rides. Temporarily Closed.
Salty Sam’s Marina
2500 Main St., (239) 463-7333. The marina offers waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, a daily Key West Express ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, a ship’s store, service, storage and repair.
Snook Bight Marina
4765 Estero Blvd., (239) 221-2800. Find dry storage, rental boats, repairs and maintenance.
Sanibel/Captiva Islands
Note: Many locales on Sanibel and Captiva were affected by Hurricane Ian. Call for latest info.
Boat Charters, Watersports & Marinas
Captiva Cruises
11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, (239) 472-5300. Find daily trips to places like Cabbage Key and Useppa Island, plus sunset, shelling, dolphin and wildlife cruises and private charters.
Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina & Cottage
15107 Captiva Drive, Captiva, (833) 668-7768. The full-service marina includes boat rentals, charters, water taxi and historic guest cottages. Temporarily Closed.
The Marina at ’Tween Waters
15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, (800) 223-5865. The marina offers dockage, charter boats and kayaking excursions, plus canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals.
Sanibel Marina
634 N. Yachtsman Drive, Sanibel (239) 472-2723. The full-service designated Clean Marina offers charters, rentals and an onsite restaurant.
YOLO Watersports
11534 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, (239) 472-9656. Find tubing, WaveRunners, flyboarding, paddleboarding and parasailing, plus rentals for sailboats, SUP, surfboards and beach equipment.
Golf
Captiva Course
South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, (866) 565-5089. The Gulfside, nine-hole, 1,394-yard, par-27 course was designed by Chip Powell and features a pro shop. Temporarily Closed.
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, (239) 472-2535. The club features pickleball courts, Har-Tru tennis courts, driving range and newly regrassed fairways.
Sanibel Island Golf Club
1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel, (239) 822-1012. The club includes an 18-hole, par-70, semi-private course.
