Estero Bay

Hotels near Estero Bay, Fort Myers Beach, United States .

Though a great deal of Fort Myers Beach is pleasantly peaceful but rather bustling, there is more pristine nature just a short way away. The spot? Estero Bay, one of the many aquatic preserves in the state of Florida.

For travelers uninitiated to the term, an aquatic preserve is a protected area, just like a regular preserve, except these types of preserves also extend to the underwater ecosystem right off-shore. At Estero Bay, preserving the land means protecting a number of sea turtles and dolphins, as well as a curious creature that makes its home in warm Floridian waters, the manatee.

More than just animal life, Estero Bay is also an exciting spot for some of Florida's trademark nature. There are thriving mangroves, a number of sea grasses, and some mud flats where many smaller animals make their home. Visitors to Estero Bay can explore the area by hiking on the land, but the better way to get around is out on the water, either in a kayak or a canoe. Those slower-moving boats also pose less of a threat for the manatees than fast and dangerous motor boats do.

Estero Bay is open from eight in the morning until the sun sets every day of the year. Getting to Estero Bay by car is relatively easy, as it's just a short drive from Fort Myers Beach up the Cypress Parkway. Some of the closer hotels to Estero Bay include Lover's Key Beach Club and Resort, Mariner's Boathouse and Beach, and The Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach Hotel.

For more information: http://www.floridastateparks.org/esterobay/ or http://www.ecotrail.com/eb_preserve.htm

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