Your Eco-Friendly Vacation Starts Here
From hiking lush parks and paddling the pristine Calusa Blueway to spotting wildlife and marveling at magical sunsets, our islands, beaches and neighborhoods offer a fascinating look at nature. There are many ways you can help to preserve our natural environment during your stay, from choosing an eco-friendly hotel to following tips on how to beach responsibly.
Stay at a Hotel Participating in the Kind Traveler Program
Simply choose to stay at one of the exceptional hotels that are part of the Kind Traveler program, and they'll donate a portion of your booking to a local charity that supports sustainability.
More Ways to Give Back During Your Stay
Florida Green Lodging
These designated hotels meet standards that conserve our environment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Support conservation and wildlife preservation during your stay.
Earth-Friendly Transportation
From electric golf carts to biking, there are plenty of green ways to get around.
Farm-to-Table Dining
Support restaurants that use sustainable practices - and enjoy the results!
Farmer's Markets
From fresh fruits to handmade crafts, find unique delights and support local producers.
From dolphins and manatees to pelicans and egrets, we’re incredibly lucky to have such a wide variety of fascinating animals in Southwest Florida.
We love our resident sea cows so much that we dedicated the last Wednesday of every March to
Working toward a more environmentally sustainable world requires a collective effort, and here in Fort Myers we’ve been doing that for a long time.
Even if you want to spend every moment on the shores of Fort Myers, it's worth it to spend
Fresh Southwest Florida stone crab claws are a delectable, sustainable delicacy.
Endless sun and subtropical conditions lead to great bounties of produce in the Fort Myers area. Go to the source on these culinary adventures.
Discover the feeling of Old Florida on Pine Island, a quiet, laid-back area where fishing reigns supreme and mangrove forests thrive.
All throughout Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods, you’ll find yourself near tranquil spaces.
If you haven’t ever seen a burrowing owl out in nature, you’ll go wild in the Fort Myers area! They’re the smallest owl species — weighing only a few ounces and standing under a foot tall — and they’re the only owl that lives underground.
Sea turtles are a precious part of the ecosystem around Fort Myers. From May to October, you can be a positive part of their story by remembering these guidelines.
Check out these best practices and eco-friendly courtesies to remember when visiting our beaches.
Fort Myers is the birthplace of National Seashell Day, which co
