Bokeelia Guidebook

Jennifer
Bokeelia Guidebook

Food scene

Rebuilt and open again after Ian! Tacos and beer, or salad and wine, our favorite go-to spot, with a perfect patio on the canal outdoors!
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Blue Dog Bar & Grill
4597 Pine Island Rd
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Rebuilt and open again after Ian! Tacos and beer, or salad and wine, our favorite go-to spot, with a perfect patio on the canal outdoors!
Confirmed open! A local spot with a nice view of the docks. Great smoked fish and burgers!
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Lazy Flamingo 3
Stringfellow Road
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Confirmed open! A local spot with a nice view of the docks. Great smoked fish and burgers!
Confirmed open! Sit for appetizers and wine on the patio with a fire going before your seated delicious dinner with views! Great for special occasions.
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Tarpon Lodge Restaurant
13771 Waterfront Dr
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Confirmed open! Sit for appetizers and wine on the patio with a fire going before your seated delicious dinner with views! Great for special occasions.
Unknown if open after hurricane Ian. South of the island in St. James City (just a 10 min drive from our place). Barbeque, seafood and large portions!
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Saltwater Smokehouse
10251 Stringfellow Rd
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Unknown if open after hurricane Ian. South of the island in St. James City (just a 10 min drive from our place). Barbeque, seafood and large portions!
Seafood as fresh as it can get!
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Island Seafood Market
4330 Pine Island Rd
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Seafood as fresh as it can get!
Confirmed open! Fresh roasted coffee and breakfast at this little hidden gem.
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Perfect Cup
4548 Pine Island Rd
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Confirmed open! Fresh roasted coffee and breakfast at this little hidden gem.

Things To Do Nearby

Learn about the island, the natives and the history!
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Museum of the Islands
5728 Sesame Dr
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Learn about the island, the natives and the history!
A salt water pool is just a walk or bike-ride​ away! Shaded areas, lots of lounge chairs and tables, water slides and diving board!
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Pine Island Community Pool
5675 Sesame Dr
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A salt water pool is just a walk or bike-ride​ away! Shaded areas, lots of lounge chairs and tables, water slides and diving board!
Learn about the Calusa Indians, walk along the trails and take a free guided tour.
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Randell Research Center
13810 Waterfront Dr
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Learn about the Calusa Indians, walk along the trails and take a free guided tour.
The perfect spot to go fishing, watch the sunset or a storm roll in.
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Bokeelia Fishing Pier
8421 Main St
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The perfect spot to go fishing, watch the sunset or a storm roll in.
Only 5 star reviews for this charter! Head out to sea for epic fishing!
Falling Tide Charters
16501 Stringfellow Rd
Only 5 star reviews for this charter! Head out to sea for epic fishing!
Whether you're a novice fisherman or pro, set up your fishing charter and have a great day fishing!
Tide Walker Charters
7290 Barrancas Avenue
Whether you're a novice fisherman or pro, set up your fishing charter and have a great day fishing!
Goats, yoga, need we say more? Knock one off the bucket list and get your stretch in too! They also have delicious goat cheese, produce and other yummy goodies at their shop!
Goat Yoga
12570 Aubrey Ln
Goats, yoga, need we say more? Knock one off the bucket list and get your stretch in too! They also have delicious goat cheese, produce and other yummy goodies at their shop!
Mangos mangos mangos! Visit this spot for a little tour and some delicious goodies like.. mangos of course, salsas, jams and more!
Promised Land Mangoes
7127 Pineland Rd
Mangos mangos mangos! Visit this spot for a little tour and some delicious goodies like.. mangos of course, salsas, jams and more!
Explore the mangroves, sealife and Great Calusa Blueway all by kayak! One of our favorite must dos!
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Gulf Coast Kayak (Kayaking, Kayak Rentals, Kayak Tours) )
5971 Pine Island Rd
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Explore the mangroves, sealife and Great Calusa Blueway all by kayak! One of our favorite must dos!
Nature spot with trails suitable for most all abilities. Watch for wildlife from eagles to alligators. You can also fish and kayak here! They also have covered table area for picnics.
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Galt Preserve
3661 Stringfellow Rd
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Nature spot with trails suitable for most all abilities. Watch for wildlife from eagles to alligators. You can also fish and kayak here! They also have covered table area for picnics.
An easy and informative trail about island life and the Calusa Indians.
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Calusa trail
13810 Waterfront Dr
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An easy and informative trail about island life and the Calusa Indians.
Catch a boat to Cayo Costa state park, out to lunch on Cabbage Key island all on the blue waters watching dolphins and more!
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Tropic Star of Pine Island Inc
13851 Waterfront Drive
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Catch a boat to Cayo Costa state park, out to lunch on Cabbage Key island all on the blue waters watching dolphins and more!

Sandy Beaches

Take a charter over to this island for beaches and views!
Useppa Island
Take a charter over to this island for beaches and views!
Clear blue water, uncrowded beaches.
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Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse Lane
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Clear blue water, uncrowded beaches.
A large beach with plenty of restaurants and people watching! It is a bit further out, but if you want a more vibrant, people watching nightlife vibe, this is the spot! Unsure status of some of the close-by things to do here. NOTE: This beach was ravaged by Hurricane Ian in late September 2022. Recovery is slow but beaches and some shops and restaurants are open!
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Fort Myers Beach
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A large beach with plenty of restaurants and people watching! It is a bit further out, but if you want a more vibrant, people watching nightlife vibe, this is the spot! Unsure status of some of the close-by things to do here. NOTE: This beach was ravaged by Hurricane Ian in late September 2022. Recovery is slow but beaches and some shops and restaurants are open!