Guidebook for Bonita Springs
Sightseeing
Many people haven't heard of this more unused boardwalk and trail on the edge of the main Audubon Corkscrew Swamp. You can park and tour for free. Be careful by the swamps edge, alligators can lurk.
12 locals recommend
Corkscrew Swamp
Many people haven't heard of this more unused boardwalk and trail on the edge of the main Audubon Corkscrew Swamp. You can park and tour for free. Be careful by the swamps edge, alligators can lurk.
A beautiful natural beach. There is a tram you can take from the parking lot. Many people don't know about the great hiking trails on the East side of the park and the canals you can kayak.
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdA beautiful natural beach. There is a tram you can take from the parking lot. Many people don't know about the great hiking trails on the East side of the park and the canals you can kayak.
A fantastic stroll through the largest cypress swamp in North America. On the elevated boardwalk you can have a vantage point on the surrounding wildlife of snakes, alligators, birds, and insects.
93 locals recommend
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary-ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS
375 Sanctuary Rd WA fantastic stroll through the largest cypress swamp in North America. On the elevated boardwalk you can have a vantage point on the surrounding wildlife of snakes, alligators, birds, and insects.
Our favorite local beach! You can experience trails and a walk on the beach all the way to Wiggins Pass. It's a mile with no buildings. Also, you will probably spot Gopher Tortoises driving in.
79 locals recommend
Barefoot Beach Preserve
505 Barefoot Beach BlvdOur favorite local beach! You can experience trails and a walk on the beach all the way to Wiggins Pass. It's a mile with no buildings. Also, you will probably spot Gopher Tortoises driving in.
Essentials
A lovely mix of gourmet groceries, deli, coffee, wine and snacks.
46 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
4129 Tamiami Trail NA lovely mix of gourmet groceries, deli, coffee, wine and snacks.
Publix Super Market at The Center of Bonita Springs
3304 Bonita Beach Rd SWArts & Culture
An "Old Florida" attraction that has recently been taken over by a great local nature photographer. They have many specimens of flora and fauna. You can feed the alligators and see Pink Flamingos!
75 locals recommend
Everglades Wonder Gardens
27180 Old 41 RdAn "Old Florida" attraction that has recently been taken over by a great local nature photographer. They have many specimens of flora and fauna. You can feed the alligators and see Pink Flamingos!
Food Scene
A fun atmosphere to have really good Mexican food.
28 locals recommend
Iguana Mia Mexican of Bonita Springs
28051 S Tamiami TrailA fun atmosphere to have really good Mexican food.
Tasty food by a French Chef. Breakfast and Lunch in an old cottage in downtown Bonita Springs.
29 locals recommend
Survey Cafe
10530 Wilson StTasty food by a French Chef. Breakfast and Lunch in an old cottage in downtown Bonita Springs.
Eat under a thatched roof screened porch by the backwater.
113 locals recommend
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SWEat under a thatched roof screened porch by the backwater.
Flipper's on the Bay
8767 Estero BlvdWhat a great view of Estero Bay and Big Carlos Pass!
Drinks & Nightlife
Momentum Brewhouse
28120 Hunters Ridge BoulevardA family atmosphere and great local beer!
Shopping
Tangerine Coastal Market
4910 Tamiami Trail NorthThe owner of guest cottage owns the shop.