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As a land of sunshine and salty waters, Southwest Florida is best experienced outdoors. Whether by shore or by sea, we encourage you to get outside and get moving with the myriad options available.
The aquatically inclined should consider signing up for a scuba course with one of the many local education centers or taking a sailing course, through which you can learn the ropes like a total pro. The family that likes to fish can check out one of the exciting charter companies included in this guide, which offer full- and half-day charter trips both close to the shore and at deep-sea levels.
Land lubbers visiting the area, fear not: There are plenty of high-quality tennis courts and championship golf courses at your disposal. No matter which activity sets you in motion, the Gulfshore will ensure you don’t stop.
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Bonita Springs
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
BIG HICKORY SEAFOOD GRILLE AND MARINA, 266107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-0991. Pontoon boats, charter, kayaks, bait, supplies, fuel and slips. Landing for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail.
BONITA BOAT RENTALS AND BONITA BEACH RESORT MOTEL, 26395 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-2137. Pontoon boats for rent for up to 10- and 12-passenger groups. Rates start at $105 for two-hour rental and up to $310 for full day. bonitabr.com
BONITA JET SKI & PARASAIL, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 825-7559. Jet Skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas, paddleboards/boats, kayaks, sailboats and parasailing. bonitajetski.com
FISH TRAP MARINA INC., 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs, and backwater charter fishing.
FLORIDA EXCURSIONS, 28651 Diesel Drive N., Unit 6, (239) 592-1200. Offers narrated boat cruises and kayak and canoe rentals in a mangrove estuary. Scuba trips available. cruisefishdive.com
HIGH HOPES CHARTERS, departs from Bonita Beach, (239) 273-6122. Private charter fishing aboard a 24-foot center console for up to four passengers. highhopescharters.com
IMPERIAL RIVER BOAT RAMP, 27551 Tamiami Trail S., (239) 949-4615. Restrooms and fishing pier. Parking $5 per vehicle. Facility open from 7 a.m. to sunset; boat ramp open 24 hours. leeparks.org
Golf
BONITA BAY CLUB WEST, 2660 Country Club Drive, (239) 495-0200. Three 18-hole, par-72 Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary courses designed by Arthur Hills. bonitabayclub.net
BONITA FAIRWAYS, 9751 W. Terry St., (239) 947-9100. An 18-hole, 3,400-yard, par-61 executive course. Recently designed holes by Gordon Lewis. bonitafairways.com
HUNTERS RIDGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, (239) 947-6467. An 18-hole, 6,636-yard championship course. huntersridge-ca.com
RAPTOR BAY GOLF CLUB, 23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive, (239) 390-4600. Ranked among the top 10 favorites by Gary Van Sickle, senior writer for Sports Illustrated. First resort course in the world to receive Audubon International’s Gold Signature Sanctuary Certification. raptorbaygolfclub.com
Cape Coral/Pine Island
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
FLORIDA SAILING AND CRUISING SCHOOL, 6095 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, (239) 656-1339. An American Sailing Association certification facility. Courses in powerboat and sailing instruction. flsailandcruiseschool.com
MATLACHA BOAT RAMP, 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, (239) 283-4110. Two-slip boat launch with parking. Access to Matlacha Pass. Parking $10. Open 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. leeparks.org
Golf
ALDEN PINES COUNTRY CLUB, 14261 Clubhouse Drive, Bokeelia, (239) 283-2179. A 5,663-yard, par-71 course with 18 holes. aldenpinesgolf.com
CORAL OAKS GOLF COURSE, 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral, (239) 573-3100. An 18-hole, 6,623-yard, par-72 course. coraloaksgolf.com
HUNTER’S RUN EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE, 1006 SE Fourth Place, Cape Coral, (239) 574-4454. A nine-hole, par-30 course. huntersrungolf.com
Estero
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
ESTERO RIVER OUTFITTERS, 20991 Tamiami Trail S., (239) 992-4050. Canoe, kayak or paddleboard the Estero River to Estero Bay. Rentals and launch. esteroriveroutfitters.com
Golf
THE CLUB AT GRANDÉZZA, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., (239) 948-3569. The course is defined by undulating greens, rolling fairways and sharp elevation changes. grandezzacc.com
MIROMAR LAKES BEACH & GOLF CLUB, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd. W., (239) 482-7644. An 18-hole, 7,400-yard, par-72 Arthur Hills Signature championship course. miromarlakes.com
OLD CORKSCREW GOLF CLUB, 17320 Corkscrew Road, (239) 949-4700. A Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature member. oldcorkscrew.com
PELICAN SOUND GOLF & RIVER CLUB, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4331. Three nine-hole courses ranging from 4,600 to 7,100 yards. pelicansoundgrc.com
STONEYBROOK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., (239) 948-3933. An 18-hole, par-72, 7,353-yard course. stoneybrookgolfestero.com
VILLAGES AT COUNTRY CREEK, 21180 Country Creek Drive, (239) 947-3840. An 18-hole executive course. villagesatcountrycreek.org
Everglades City
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
CAPTAIN DOUG’S AIRBOAT TOURS, (800) 282-9194. Family-owned for three generations, Captain Doug’s has two locations that provide either a grasslands tour or a mangrove jungle tour of the Everglades. captaindougs.com
EVERGLADES DAY SAFARI, Fort Myers pick-up: 14900 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 472-1559 or (800) 472-3069. Pickup locations throughout Southwest Florida. An intense, all-day excursion from the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands to the swamps of the Everglades. ecosafari.com
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK BOAT TOURS, 815 Oyster Bar Lane, (239) 695-2591. See mangrove forests, manatees, dolphins, bald eagles and roseate spoonbills. evergladesnationalparkboattoursgulfcoast.com
JUNGLE ERV’S AIRBOAT TOURS, 804 Collier Ave., (877) 695-2820. Guided tours of marine and estuarine environments. jungleervairboatworld.com
Fort Myers
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
ADVENTURES IN PARADISE, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Eco-tours, dolphin watches, sunset cruises and fishing. Trolley access. adventuresinparadise.com
CAPT. PAUL HOBBY FISHING CHARTERS, (239) 850-2088. Light-tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon. fishinghobby.com
DAVIS BOAT RAMP, 2227 Davis Blvd., (239) 690-5030. Community boat ramp with parking $5 per day. Dawn to dusk. leeparks.org
J.C. CRUISES, 1300 Hendry St., (239) 334-7474. Lunch, dinner and sightseeing tours aboard a 500-passenger, triple-deck paddle wheeler on the Caloosahatchee River and more. jccruises.com
Kayak Excursions, 17950 John Morris Road, (239) 297-7011. A full-service kayak and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) company that offers many types of kayak rentals, tours, lessons and fishing; as well as SUP rentals and sales. In addition to the Bunche Beach location, the company can help you launch directly from your hotel, home or other location of choice. kayak-excursions.com
MULLOCK CREEK MARINA, 18501 Mullock Creek Lane, (239) 267-4932. No bridges to the Gulf of Mexico. Bait, tackle, ice, concessions and fuel available. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. thecreekshack.com
OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL, 16731 McGregor Blvd., (239) 454-1700. Southwest Florida locations: Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach and South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. Beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, live-aboard cruising, offshore sailing adventures, performance sailing and racing, and more. offshoresailing.com
PUNTA RASSA BOAT RAMP, 15001 Punta Rassa Road, (239) 229-1610. Trailer and car parking, $10 per 24-hour day. Restrooms, two double ramps, fish-cleaning stations. leeparks.org
PURE FLORIDA, 2360 W. First St., (239) 919-2965. River, sunset, eco- and dog-friendly cruises; boat rentals; and private tours and charters. purefl.com
SCUBAVICE DIVE CENTER, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Scuba instruction, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals. scubavicedivers.com
TEAM ARCURE, 1439 S. Larkwood Square, (239) 225-5211. Guided fishing in Pine Island Sound. Offers fly-fishing and light-tackle charters and instruction. teamarcure.com
Golf
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB, 9181 Independence Way, (239) 768-2825. An 18-hole, 7,385-yard, par-72 championship course. colonialgolfclub.com
CROSS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, 13050 Cross Creek Blvd., (239) 768-1922. An 18-hole, semi-private executive course. crosscreekwebsite.com
CROWN COLONY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 8851 Colony Crown Blvd., (239) 590-9044. An 18-hole, Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. crowncolonygcc.com
EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB, 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive, (239) 768-1888. An 18-hole, 6,500-yard championship course with pro-shop and snack bar. playeagleridge.com
EASTWOOD GOLF COURSE, 4600 Bruce Herd Lane, (239) 321-7487. An 18-hole, 6,772-yard, par-72 course. cityftmyers.com/eastwood
FORT MYERS COUNTRY CLUB, 3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 321-7488. Host to The Coors Open, a Pro-Am golf tournament that began in 1963. cityftmyers.com/countryclub
GATEWAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 12091 Gateway Greens Drive, (239) 561-1036. Hosts four major tournaments and 11 casual tournaments throughout the year. gatewaygolf.com
GOLFVIEW GOLF AND RACQUET CLUB, 14849 Hole-in-One Circle, (239) 489-2264. The low-handicap golfer may opt to drive across the 4.5-acre lake on four holes, while the less skilled can stay inland with shorter tee shots.
HERITAGE PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, (239) 278-9090. Two 18-hole championship courses. Repeatedly voted Lee County’s No. 1 Country Club for Golf Course and Restaurant by subscribers of The News-Press in Fort Myers. hpgcc.com
THE HIDEAWAY COUNTRY CLUB, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-6232. An 18-hole, par-67, presidential-length, 5,002-yard course. Open to the public in summer. thehideawaygolf.com
LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, 16257 Willowcrest Way, (239) 437-3380. Water hazards come into play on 17 holes. There are also 88 sand bunkers on the course. lexingtoncountryclub.com
RIVERBEND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 6270 River Club Court, (239) 240-8125. An 18-hole, semi-private, executive, par-60, 3,075-yard course.
SAN CARLOS GOLF CLUB, 7420 Constitution Circle, (239) 267-3131. An 18-hole, semi-
private course. Practice facilities include an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, practice bunker and a large putting green. sancarlosgolfclub.com
SHELL POINT GOLF CLUB, 17401 On Par Blvd., (239) 433-9790. An 18-hole course designed by Gordon Lewis, with eight tees on every hole. shellpointgolf.com
TERRAVERDE COUNTRY CLUB, 17000 Terraverde Circle, Fort Myers. (239) 433-7733. A nine-hole, 1,260-yard course. terraverdecountryclub.net
Tennis
BAY OAKS RECREATION CENTER, 2731 Oak St., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 765-4222. Four outdoor tennis courts operated by the town of Fort Myers Beach. leeparks.org
BROOKS COMMUNITY PARK, 50 South Road, off U.S. 41 just south of Page Field, (239) 707-0584. Tennis courts, pickleball courts and more at a 10-acre park. Dawn to dusk daily. leeparks.org
FORT MYERS RACQUET CLUB, 1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 931-0015. Eight lighted clay courts, two hard courts, club house with snack bar. cityftmyers.com
RUTENBERG COMMUNITY PARK, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., (239) 603-4700. Eight tennis courts on a 40-acre park. Baseball and football. leeparks.org
WA-KE HATCHEE PARK RECREATION CENTER, 16760 Bass Road, (239) 432-2154. Four tennis courts, four pickleball courts, dog park, playground and pavilion. leeparks.org
Fort Myers Beach
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
CAPTAIN TONY’S FISHING ADVENTURES, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Night, full- and half-day fishing charters. capttonys.com
FISH TALE MARINA, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. Full-service marina with dry or wet storage, ship’s store, rentals, charters and service. thefishtalemarina.com
FUN RENTALS, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Rent Harley-Davidson motorcycles, WaveRunners, bicycles and scooters. funrentals.org
GETAWAY MARINA, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Half-day, full-day and night fishing trips. Boat rentals. getawaymarina.com
PARADISE PARASAIL, 1160 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-7272. For all ages, fly up to three people at a time. Group and child rates. paradiseparasail.com
RANALLI PARASAIL, 2000 Estero Blvd. at DiamondHead Beach Resort & Spa, (239) 565-5700. Parasailing, WaveRunner dolphin tours, cabana and umbrella rentals. ranalliparasail.com
SALTY SAM’S MARINA, 2500 Main St., (239) 463-7333. Waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, daily Key West Express ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, ship’s store, service, storage and repair. saltysamsmarina.com, seakeywestexpress.com
SEAHORSE SCUBA SCHOOL, (239) 872-6295. Private instruction and certification for adults and children, PADI. seahorsescubaftmyers.com
SNOOK BIGHT YACHT CLUB & MARINA, 4765 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4371. Wet and dry storage, rental boats, boat repairs and maintenance, laundry, fine dining restaurant, members’ benefits and live bait. snookbightmarina.com
Marco Island
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
BLUE RUNNER CHARTERS, Rose Marina, (239) 253-4805. Offshore wreck and reef fishing for groups of up to six people. Children welcome. bluerunner-charters.com
CAXAMBAS PARK, end of South Collier Boulevard, (239) 642-0004. Boat ramp, four-acre park, restrooms, fuel, bait, concessions and picnic area. Open 7 a.m. to dusk daily. colliergov.net
MARCO ISLAND PRINCESS, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-5415. Offers nature and history lunch cruise or sunset dinner cruises. themarcoislandprincess.com
MARCO ISLAND SEA EXCURSIONS, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 642-6400. Offers support services to meeting planners for all water activities available in the area. seaexcursions.com
MARCO ISLAND WATERSPORTS, 400 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 642-2359; 560 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 642-3377; 600 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 394-4344. Dolphin-watch and sunset tours aboard the Calusa Spirit, parasailing, WaveRunners, eco-tours and more. marcoislandwatersports.com
THE MARINA AT FACTORY BAY, 1081 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-2929. Seventy-one floating docks accommodate boats up to 107 feet. Short- or long-term, water, pump-out and clubhouse with wireless internet, laundry, showers, restrooms and ice. themarinaatfactorybay.com
ROSE MARINA, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 394-2502. Half-day and full-day boat rentals, dockage, tackle shop and ship’s store, boat sales, service and repair. rosemarina.com
SCUBA MARCO, 1141 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-7889. Full-service dive shop offering certifications, trips and equipment. scubamarco.com
SUNSHINE TOURS, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-5415. Sightseeing cruises and fishing trips based at the Rose Marina. sunshinetoursmarcoisland.com
Golf
HAMMOCK BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 1370 Borghese Lane, (239) 394-2511. 18-hole championship course. marcoislandmarriott.com
THE ROOKERY AT MARCO, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 389-6600. An 18-hole, 7,180-yard, par-72 course at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa. marcoislandmarriott.com
Tennis
CITY OF MARCO ISLAND RACQUET
CENTER, 1275 San Marco Road, (239) 394-5454. Two hard-surface courts and six Har-Tru clay courts, all lighted. Two indoor racquetball courts. cityofmarcoisland.com
Naples
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
A & B CHARTERS, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 263-8833. Half-, full- and multi-day deep-sea charters for up to 10 passengers; half-day and full-day inland fishing trips for up to six passengers. aandbcharters.com
ALL WATER EXCURSIONS, (239) 594-0213. Sunset charters, eco-tours, fishing excursions, luxury charters, party boat trips, water activities and more. Can customize charters. allwaterexcursions.com
BAYFRONT MARINA, Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41, (239) 649-8700. Short- or long-term dockage. Forty-two slips accommodating crafts up to 40 feet in length. Restrooms, showers, restaurants and shops. bayfrontnaples.com
BAYVIEW PARK, Danford Street off Thomasson Drive, (239) 252-4000. A four-acre park along Naples Bay. Water access, restrooms, picnic shelters and playground. Open sunrise to sundown. colliergov.net
CAPT. MARVEL CHARTERS, 12th Avenue South and Eighth Street South, (239) 261-7159. A six-passenger charter boat offering full-, half- and multi-day (only in summer months) deep-sea fishing trips. captmarvel.com
CAPT. MIKE BAILEY, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 825-4292. Inshore fishing, offshore fishing and eco-tours aboard Ms. B. Haven. fishinnaples.com
COLLIER BOULEVARD BOATING PARK, Collier Boulevard, north of Marco Island, (239) 252-4000. Two boat ramps. Open sunrise to sundown.
COOL BEANS CRUISES, 292 Capri Blvd., (239) 777-0020. Private charter cruises aboard the Cool Beans catamarans for up to 20 people. coolbeanscruises.com
COREY BILLIE’S AIRBOAT RIDES, 20610 Tamiami Trail E., (239) 389-7433. Native Seminole Indian tour guide takes you on a 45-minute airboat tour of a 200-acre private piece of the Everglades. cbairboatrides.com
DAY STAR CHARTERS, (239) 417-3474. Private boat charters, deep-sea and backwater fishing, dolphin watches, sightseeing cruises, restaurant trips, three-in-one combination trips and sunset cruises for groups of six or fewer. daystarcharters.com
GRAND SLAM LIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING, Port O Call Marina, (239) 793-0969. Capt. Will Geraghty offers backcountry and offshore fishing charters. naplessportfishing.com
JETSKI NAPLES, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-4949. Jet Ski rentals and dolphin and nature tours. jetskinaplesflorida.com
MANATEE SIGHTSEEING ECO-TOURISM ADVENTURE, 525 Newport Drive, (239) 642-8818. Ninety-minute personal eco-boat tour for two to six passengers. Quality visuals of manatees are guaranteed on this waveless ride aboard a covered boat. see-manatees.com
MANGROVE OUTFITTERS FLY SHOP, 4111 Tamiami Trail E., (239) 793-3370. Back-country fishing guides operating out of a full-service fly shop. mangroveoutfitters.com
NAPLES CITY DOCK, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 213-3070. Newer docks accommodating vessels up to 110 feet. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice; close to restaurants, ships’ store and trolley service. naplesgov.com
NAPLES LANDINGS, 1101 Ninth St. S., (239) 213-1819. Public boat ramp. Metered parking.
NAPLES PRINCESS, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 649-2275. See Port Royal or watch the sunset aboard the Naples Princess, a 105-foot yacht. Daily cruises include lunch buffet, sightseeing, sunset hors d’oeuvres and sunset dinner. naplesprincesscruises.com
PORT OF NAPLES MARINA, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 774-0479. Powerboat and other water recreation vehicles available for rent. portofnaplesmarina.com
PURE FLORIDA, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-4949. Sightseeing and sunset cruises aboard the Double Sunshine; deep-sea, coastal or calm bay fishing and charters; jet boat thrill rides; eco-shelling dolphin tours; Jet Ski rentals and tours; private tours; and boat rentals. purefl.com
RISING TIDE EXPLORERS, 1295 Capri Blvd., (239) 734-3231. Kayak and SUP rentals for independent use or biologist-guided tours through local ecosystems like mangrove tunnels and local estuaries. Daytime, sunset and moonlight tours available. risingtidefl.com
SCUBA OUTFITTERS OF NAPLES, 1949 Davis Blvd., Suite 2, (239) 280-5500. Five-Star PADI TecRec Dive Center offering education and equipment, indoor heated pool. scubaout.com
SCUBADVENTURES, 971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. Scuba training, equipment sales and rentals. scubadventureslc.com
*SOUTH BAY MARINA, 179 South Bay Drive, Suite 4, (239) 597-2063. Marina with fuel, bait, tackle, concessions, boat rentals and charters. southbaymarinafl.com
SWEET LIBERTY, 1101 Ninth St S. through 2017, then City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing, dolphin tours, cocktail cruises and eco-tours on a 53-foot catamaran. sweetliberty.com
Golf
ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, (239) 596-1000. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,832-yard course. arrowheadgolfnaples.com
BONITA BAY CLUB NAPLES, 3700 Wildwood Blvd., (239) 949-5061. Two Tom Fazio-
designed Audubon International Signature golf courses. bonitabayclub.net
THE CLUB PELICAN BAY, 707 Gulf Park Drive, (239) 597-1183. Three nine-hole golf courses. theclubpelicanbay.com
CORAL ISLE GOLF CENTER, 4748 Championship Drive, (239) 732-6900. Putting and chipping greens. coralisledrivingrangenaplesmarco.com
CYPRESS WOODS, 3525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 593-3392. Par-72, Gordon Lewis-
designed, 18-hole course. Pro shop. cypresswoodsgolf.com
FOREST GLEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 3855 Forest Glen Blvd., (239) 348-1332. An 18-hole, 6,820-yard, par-72 course. forestglengcc.com
GLEN EAGLE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 354-3167. An 18-hole, 5,600-yard, par-70 course. gleneaglecountryclub.com
HIBISCUS GOLF CLUB, 5375 Hibiscus Drive, (239) 774-0088. An 18-hole, par-72 course with PGA instruction. Clubhouse with pro shop. hibiscusgolf.com
LAPLAYA GOLF COURSE, 333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 254-5001. An 18-hole, par-72, 6902-yard course open to guests of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. laplayaresort.com
LELY RESORT GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (239) 793-2600. Three championship courses. lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com
THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 435-2475. Newly renovated par-71, 6,900-yard championship course designed by John Sanford and Jack Nicklaus. Warm-up range, short-game area, 14,500-square-foot putting green. naplesbeachhotel.com
NAPLES GRANDE GOLF CLUB, 7335 Premier Drive, (239) 659-3700. Designated as one of the 10 best new golf courses in Florida by Travel + Leisure Golf. Private instruction led by South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Mark Durland. naplesgrandegolf.com
NAPLES LAKES COUNTRY CLUB, 4784 Naples Lakes Blvd., (239) 919-1150. An Arnold Palmer Signature Course. Six sets of tees ranging from 4,516 yards to 6,708 yards. napleslakesfl.com
QUALITY INN & SUITES GOLF RESORT, 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 455-1010. A family-friendly, 18-hole, par-72, 6570-yard course with lighted driving range. naplesgolfresort.com
RIVIERA GOLF CLUB, 48 Marseille Drive, (239) 774-2011. An 18-hole, par-62 course. Three sets of tees ranging up to 4,521 yards. rivieragolf.com
TIBURÓN GOLF CLUB, 2620 Tiburón Drive, (239) 593-2200. Two 18-hole courses. Home to the Franklin Templeton Shootout. tiburongcnaples.com
VALENCIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 1725 Double Eagle Trail, (239) 352-0777. An 18-hole, over 7,000-yard, par-72 course. valenciagolfandcountryclub.com
VANDERBILT COUNTRY CLUB, 8250 Danbury Blvd., (239) 348-2662. Newly renovated par-72, 18-hole championship golf course. vanderbiltcountryclub.com
Tennis
ARTHUR L. ALLEN TENNIS CENTER, 735 Eighth St. S., (239) 213-3060. Twelve lighted Hydro-grid Har-Tru courts. Leagues, clinics, lessons and other social events available to all. allentenniscenter.net
EAST NAPLES COMMUNITY PARK, 3500 Thomasson Drive, (239) 793-4414. Eight lighted clay tennis courts, two lighted racquetball courts, soccer and softball fields, walking trail, lighted skate park, roller hockey rink and community center. colliergov.net
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., (239) 252-6128. Four lighted tennis and racquetball courts, baseball and soccer/football fields, playground, paved fitness trail, boat ramp, bocce and shuffleboard courts. colliergov.net
MARY C. WATKINS TENNIS CENTER, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 435-4351. Six Har-Tru clay courts and pro shop. naplesbeachhotel.com
PELICAN BAY COMMUNITY PARK, 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 598-3025. Eight lit clay tennis courts, four lit racquetball courts and more. colliergov.net
VETERANS COMMUNITY PARK, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, (239) 252-4682. Four lighted tennis courts, four racquetball courts and more. colliergov.net
VINEYARDS COMMUNITY PARK, 6231 Arbor Blvd., (239) 252-4105. Four lighted, comfort-cushioned tennis courts and four racquetball courts. Hosts ralleyball for kids. colliergov.net
North Fort Myers
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
MARINATOWN YACHT HARBOUR, 3446 Marinatown Lane, (239) 997-7711. Live-aboard marina with 135 deep-water slips, laundry facilities, showers and restrooms, water, power, wireless internet hookup and pump-out service. marinatown.net
Golf
DEL TURA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 18621 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 731-7814. A 27-hole, Presidential course. Amenities include a full-service restaurant and pro-shop. delturagolfclub.com
EL RIO GOLF CLUB, 1801 Skyline Drive, (239) 995-2204. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,004-yard executive course. elriogc.com
HERONS GLEN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 2250 Avenida Del Vera, (239) 731-4520. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,468-yard semi-private course. hggcc.com
PELICAN PRESERVE GOLF CLUB, 9802 Pelican Reserve Blvd., (239) 985-1707. Twenty-seven holes of championship golf by renowned course architect Chip Powell. pelicanpreservelifestyles.com
SABAL SPRINGS GOLF & RACQUET CLUB, 3410 Clubview Drive, (239) 731-0101. Semi-private, 18-hole, 3,279-yard, par-60 course. sabalspringsgolf.com
Sanibel/Captiva Islands
Boat Tours and Charters, Watersports and Marinas
CAPTIVA CRUISES, (239) 472-5300. Daily trips to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa. Wildlife cruises, sunset cruises with live entertainment, sailing charters. captivacruises.com
JENSEN’S TWIN PALM COTTAGES & MARINA, 15107 Captiva Drive, (239) 472-5800. Water taxi service to outer islands. Boat rentals and charters. gocaptiva.com
ROYAL SHELL PORT SANIBEL MARINA, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 437-1660. Offers 104 stationary docks, a new dry-storage facility, ship store, boardwalk, and canoe and kayak tours. portsanibelmarina.com
SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT AND SPA, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. Thirteen boat slips, WaveRunner, canoe and kayak rentals, and dolphin adventure eco-tours. Dinner cruises offered on the 100-foot Sanibel Harbour Princess. sanibelmarriott.com
’TWEEN WATERS MARINA, 15951 Captiva Drive, (239) 472-5161. Dockage, charter boats and kayaking excursions, plus canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. tween-waters.com
ULTIMATE CHARTERS, (239) 542-9315. Light-tackle fishing, sightseeing and shelling cruises around Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island. ultimatecharters.com
YOLO WATERSPORTS, 11534 Andy Rosse Lane, (239) 472-9656. Provides a wide range of watersports activities, including tubing, WaveRunner rides and parasailing. Sailboats, stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, beach equipment and more available for rent. yolowatersports.com
Golf
CAPTIVA COURSE, South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, (239) 579-1480. A Gulf-side, nine-hole, 1,394-yard, par-27 course open to guests of the resort. southseas.com
THE DUNES GOLF & TENNIS CLUB, 949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, (239) 472-2535. An 18-hole, par-70, 5,606-yard course. dunesgolfsanibel.com
SANIBEL ISLAND GOLF CLUB, 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel, (239) 472-2626. An 18-hole, par-70, semi-private course. sanibelislandgc.com
Tennis
SANIBEL ISLAND GOLF CLUB, 1100 ParView Drive, (239) 472-9099. Five Hydro-grid courts, pro-shop. sanibelislandgc.com
THE DUNES GOLF & TENNIS CLUB, 949 Sand Castle Road, (239) 472-3522. Seven Har-Tru courts, clinics, full-service pro shop, weekly tournaments. dunesgolfsanibel.com/tennis