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Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239 463 4588
4.5 of 5 stars 210 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Parks
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sunbathing
Description: You can swim, fish, bird-watch, hike, canoe or kayak at this park covering 712 acres over four islands.
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Fort Myers, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

A lot of trails to go on. We saw turtles and great views of lovely birds. Will come back and do more hiking here More

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Eagan, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This State park was an excellent stop. Wear your beach shoes, though--those shells are really sharp! More

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Fort Myers, FL
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful beach. Have been here many times over the years. Very quiet and not too crowded. Plenty of parking, and then you take the tram (or you can walk) to the beach. Facilities at both the parking area and on the beach. More

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Fort Myers, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I love to run the trails or go kayaking! I've seen dolphins and manatees often. It's a walk to the beach but it's worth it. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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186 helpful votes 186 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Pros: Beach was small but quiet. Kayaking was wonderful. Cons: Price was very steep for kayaking. More

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Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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I liked the natural beauty of the park and the transit to the beach area. Did not like the $8 admission. More

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North of Boston
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is really a gem. Tucked away at the very end of the beach. You can take the trolley there for 50 cents from the crowded beach areas. Two dollars to get in (worth it to preserve the areas). And you are surrounded by mangrove trees, water ways, beautiful birds and white sandy beaches. Spend the day here. You wont... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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A tram takes you down to the beach or you can walk. We took the tram it runs every 15 min. Nice covered picnic area. More

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springfield vt
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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We love this place. Much quieter than FMB. Best shelling in area. Kayak rental lots of fun and a great way to see Manatees. We visited many times, over several years. More

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Sagamore Hills, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Board walks and bridges over everglades and waterways. Perfect for water activities and manatee interaction. More

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