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Best Bets for Beaches & Water Recreation
Sand, shells, surf and surprises: check out this compilation of the tried-and-true things to do on land, the beach, near the shore and at sea.
 Fishing Matlacha Pass |
For deep water fishing, catch a ride on a party boat or “six-pack" charter; inshore fisher folk can cast a line from the beach or from one of the piers and bridges.
 Windsurf with Ace Performer |
Learn to windsurf in one hour with Ace Performers on super-wide boards with a seasoned pro.
 Stay on Useppa Island |
Live out an island fantasy: stay in a remote island-style home (North Captiva or Useppa Island) or pitch a tent (Cayo Costa State Park).
 Sun Splash Family Waterpark |
Make a day of it at bargain-priced Sun Splash Family Waterpark waterpark. Thrill-seekers can ride the Electric Slide, one of the longest in Florida.
 Colgate's Offshore Sailing School |
World-renowned Steve and Doris Colgate's Offshore Sailing School offers a popular three day learn-to-sail course. Really on the go? Try the $125 clinic: two hours to brush up on skills (two-person minimum).
 Fort Myers Beach |
Build a sand sculpture with some of the finest, whitest sand on Fort Myers Beach.
 Lovers Key State Park |
Shells are everywhere along the Gulf beaches. Take a shelling cruise or charter to the outer islands early in the morning for the best shot at hard-to-find beauties such as the lion’s paw.
 Great Calusa Blueway |
Paddle the Great Calusa Blueway trail to see dolphins and manatees at play.
 Tropic Star of Pine Island |
Captiva Cruises plies the waters in several vessels, taking passengers to Boca Grande and outer islands, including Useppa, from its marina on Captiva. Take a trip on the Tropic Star to remote, untouched Cayo Costa State Park from Pine Island.
Fishing Matlacha Pass |
Treat everyone to a tour of the islands by water taxi (try Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort & Marina on Captiva Island), or rent a boat, charts in hand, and set out on a nautical adventure.
If you go...
Ace Performer, 239-489-3513, http://www.aceperformer.com
Captiva Cruises, 239-472-5300, http://www.captivacruises.com
Cayo Costa State Park, 941-964-0375, http://floridastateparks.org/
Great Calusa Blueway, 239-461-7400, http://thegreatcalusablueway.com
Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort & Marina, 239-472-5800, http://www.gocaptiva.com
Steve and Doris Colgate’s Offshore Sailing School, 239-454-1700, 800-221-4326, http://www.colgateschools.com
Sun Splash Family Waterpark, 239-574-0557, http://www.sunsplashwaterpark.com
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