Lovers Key State Park

Absolutely amazing state park. The beach is incredible and the drive through it has cool views. Tickets are priced well, 8$ per car. Ticket booth staff was kind and quick. Lots of parking and not usually busy. Good place for surfing when waves are high. Very close to Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs. Many hotels closeby. Would come back. Recommend coming.

*Watch the snorkeling video I posted* This place has something for everyone. We were visiting family and they suggested coming here for the day. We loved it so much we went back for another day too. We biked, hiked and fished. The trails were so peaceful and we saw lots of wild life! We even had two wild dolphin experiences that will last a life time. I had dolphins come in within 2 feet of me while snorkeling along the beach. It was amazing! We fished from the bridge and saw lots of gar and red fish! We fished from the beach and caught ladyfish, jacks, lizard fish and more. It wasn't busy either time we went which was so nice because we felt like we had the place to ourselves. The admission only cost the two of us $8 and they have restrooms and outdoor showers available. We didn't rent any equipment for kayak tours but we saw a few people headed out on them. This place is special! Go check it out!

My husband saw somewhere that this was a good place to see spoonbills but I’m not sure if that is true. We did not see as much wildlife as we thought we were gonna see we went on the outside trail. I think it was called black something or I can’t quite remember. There was a couple areas that were caution taped off some of them made sense some of them didn’t make sense. The trail was eroding into the water a little bit, but not an excessive amount. The mosquitoes were kind of bad, but not the worst ever my repellent was not working. There was some very ancient in elevation by a couple feet on the trail so I thought that was kind of nice. We saw quite a few gopher tortoises, and that was pretty awesome. It was the first time I saw them in the wild. There was no one working the entry booth when we got there. And it was a Sunday so the discovery center was closed, but thankfully the bathroom was still open.

We went on the black Island trail, which was beautiful, but had a lot of mosquitoes so be sure to prepare for that! The entrance fee was eight dollars, but there was plenty of parking when we went and it was easy access to the beach and they had beach showers :)

we came down a few weeks ago from out of state and have fallen in love with this park! the staff was amazing, especially Sarah. She let us in early to wait until parking was available since it was my boyfriend’s birthday and the other beaches were full. we loved the little trolly ride to the beach and all the beautiful scenery! we definitely will be back and are going to try the bay side next! we walked about a mile down the beach to the left and found so many cool shells!! i highly recommend this place!

Really enjoy this State Park! Well worth the visit and plenty of space along the beach to kick back and relax for the day. There is an $8 per day entry fee, that is good for the whole day, or you can get an annual pass for $60. They are coming back after the hurricanes and it is looking very nice. Parking fills up fast but there is an overflow area you can park and walk a short distance to get to the entry area. There you will find a shuttle that will get you close to the beach! Well worth the money and will be back again.

Had a great day here! While our favorite beach was Barefoot Beach, it has not quite recovered from Hurricane Ian. Lovers Key has. Parking spots ($8) were available at 11am on a Saturday. While it could be a long walk to the beach and tram makes regular loops and moves people nicely. We didn't take time to walk the trails, but they all seemed opened and maintained. The beach was clean and well maintained. It's amazing how well managed this place is over Barefoot Beach despite being only a couple miles away.

Cool discovery center. Don't miss this artfully designed education center at Lovers Key SP! Great staff and free open air transport through the park. Huge osprey nests. Serene beach <3

Beautiful setting, you can either choose the short .5 mile walk to the beach or jump on the tram. The drivers were friendly and quickly to get you from point a to b. Beautiful beach with additional swimming in the channel. Gently waves and nice shallow water for families. Highly recommend!

We participated in the Friends of Lovers Key Earth Day Beach Cleanup on the Saturday before the 2024 Earth Day. There were only four other volunteers, so it was a small group. The park ranger provided us with all the tools for cleanup and we also recorded the types of trash we picked up. It was a very busy, beautiful and warm day on the beach. We concentrated on the estuary side and in the growth on the beach side. Admittedly, it was pretty clean! Each couple probably filled a bucket with trash. We found mostly plastic of all types, construction materials, wipes, a flip flop, and various types of paper. Let's all do our part to keep our beautiful beaches clean. Take out what you take in!

Everyone here is so nice! The tram was great. I wish there were healthier and colder options for food. The beach itself is low key but the shells are not fun to walk on. I wasn't expecting the whole beach to be purely shells instead of soft sand.

Went to Lover's Key Beach this morning which was my fourth time going. I was completely looking forward to spending the day here at the beach. Instead, we were lied to, over paid for parking & had to walk because tram service no longer takes you onto the beach. I went to the website to make sure all amenities I needed were still available and the times the park opened. The gates and ranger station was supposed to be open at 8, the gift/adventure shop was supposed to open at 9. When we first arrived there was no one at the ranger station but the gate was up to pull through. We then got to the parking lot and was instructed to pay for parking in a blue envelope and put the ticket on the dash by a ranger. When trying to pay, there was zero instructions as to the amount or who qualified for the certain prices listed. I have paid $4.00 to enter the beach prior because of my handicapped placard but the instructions didn't say for handicapped pay this...Then there was a QR code to pay that did not work so the only cash I had was a $10.00 bill. In fear of paying the incorrect amount and potentially having the car towed, I put the $10.00 in the envelope and put it in the required slot because a couple extra dollars is ok when we are going to enjoy the day at the beach I thought. Then we got on the tram to be let out half way before the beach without any indication that the tram no longer drops you off right at the beach. I would have brought my crutches to help me walk to the actual beach had I known I would have to walk over the final bridge. The tram driver also stated that there was a person at the beach for chair rentals which we need seeing we are from out of town. After walking over the bridge we got to the chair station to find all the chairs there locked up and no one in sight. We arrived there around 9:10 and found a sign for rentals at 9:30. No one showed up by that time either. Around 9:45, I called the gift/adventure shop to see if anyone was coming to rent chairs and I was told "yes, he's on his way and you should see the golf cart with the umbrellas when he gets there". That was a complete lie! No one was coming. I uncomfortably waited standing up in the hot sun until we left around 10:50. Other people were waiting too and multiple people left. I cannot sit on the ground or stand up for long periods of time. Another person called the store again to get almost the same story that the guy in the golf cart was on their way and you should see him coming. Which was another complete lie. We finally decided to leave because I was completely uncomfortable by this point. We walked back over the bridge to wait for the tram. When the tram came the driver said again that there is a person at the beach ready to rent chairs. I told him maybe he should not be telling people that because it wasn't true, no one was there. He tells me point blank "oh that's because he didn't show up to work today and missed his schedule". So I asked him well why are you telling people they are there because, I would not have waited two hours for someone that wasn't coming in. And why are the people in the shop lying by saying they are almost there and you should be seeing the golf cart when you know that no one is actually coming! I was ready to demand my parking money back but decided to just leave because I was even more angry and disappointed when we got back to the parking area to find the golf cart parked next to the gift/adventure shop with the umbrellas in it and no worker insight. I thought it best just to leave and not get in an argument with anyone. I found each interaction with the staff to be rude, inconsiderate of other peoples time, enjoyment and not understanding that people have limitations but want to enjoy themselves too. A simple chair and a cold water would have done that for me. By not being honest, I was extremely uncomfortable. If they were honest, I would have been understanding and made arrangements to come back another day. But now, I will never go back, I'm annoyed I over paid for parking and did not enjoy one minute at the beach. NOWHERE on the website did it update it's information about rental times, the tram not running to the beach, the lack of cold drinks at the concession or to bring correct cash amounts for parking. We would have planned to go somewhere that was more handicapped accessible with the amenities that non locals need in order to come to your park. I suggest you update your website to reflect your proper hours of operation, make sure your QR codes are in fact working with clearer instruction as to who pays what amount to park, make sure your employees arrive to work as scheduled or dispatch another employee temporarily to the area of need especially seeing the employees were informed that people were waiting and leaving because they were not there doing their job. All in all this was an extremely awful day and experience!

My husband and I went to visit Lover's Key State Park and were not disappointed. We drove up and paid the $8 daily entrance fee (per vehicle) and then proceeded to drive through and around the park until we got to our designated parking lot (given to us by the man at the front gate). We found a nearby trail that looked pretty neat and decided to hike on of their trails called, "Black Island Trail". We ended up walking on the beach and exploring the area. The many views along with the beaches were all very beautiful. We also took a ride on their free trolley which goes back and forth from the beach main entrance and the parking lot. Also, we discovered that there are so many different cool things to do at this state park (i.e.: guided tours, kayak/paddle-boat/canoe rentals, hiking, bicycling, beach access, swimming, sunbathing, shelling, fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, etc...). So cool and a great idea to have available for visitors. After our wonderful visit to Lover's Key State Park, we made the decision to purchase an annual pass for $60. The neat thing that we found out about the pass is it lets us into not only Lover's Key State Park but most other Florida State Parks as well. I can't wait to go back to Lover's Key State Park with my friends and family to explore some more. Definitely recommend!!

The water was warm, the beach covered in shells. This was our first visit so next time we'll drive rather than take the Trolee bus, either bring an umbrella and chairs or rent them, and definitely bring a cooler with food and drinks. I could play in the smallish waves constantly hitting the beach for hours. Recommend a swim shirt and hat. There's no shade without an umbrella so the sun gets a little intense. Bathrooms available near the beach at the end of the tram line. A must visit beach!

Lovely area beach with natural surroundings. Nice area to spend the day and very laid back beach. Rarely crowded and a nice beach to enjoy the day with your family and friends.

Beautiful scenery but super busy in the afternoon. Things to know: Parking is limited so expect to walk if you don't get a spot near the tram stop. Be patient when waiting for the tram. It's 1 tram picking up and dropping off. There is an option to walk to the beach (about .5 mile). Lots of shells on the beach so wear footwear. Overall, great spot for shelling and sunbathing.

Nice state park with a short walk to the beach. There is plenty to offer for rentals from beach chairs and umbrellas to kayaks and canoes.

Beautiful vacation in Florida. We always stop at Lovers Key. It is clean and never overcrowded. Great shuttle bus service and you can purchase chairs and umbrellas. But keep in mind they pick up rented items promptly at 4:30.

"Share a Shell Bridge" is what I think I overheard someone call it; the pedestrian bridge that goes from the tram drop off spot to the beach. Totally cool that you can find a nice shell on the bridge to take, and then you are encouraged to find a couple nice ones on the beach and put on the bridge when leaving. Pay it forward! Park was clean and a really nice place to visit. We wrapped up our vacation there yesterday by spending a couple of hours on the sand and the trails before heading to the airport.

its a nice beach. very windy... A LOT OF SHELLS. water is cold at the beach but there is this nice lake that has warmish water. the tram is nice but whatever.

This is a beautiful beach in my opinion. There aren't big crowds that go here. Parking is a little difficult, but that probably helps keep out the riff raff. I love going at low tide and looking for critters and shells. If they are alive, DO NOT take them home! You can look at them, but don't kill them.

Gorgeous, scenic, and relaxing. Five stars for this State Park, it has everything you could want in an outdoor destination. I took my parents and my boyfriend on a kayak tour, and we absolutely loved it! Despite the warning that we would very likely not see manatees in November here, several swam right by us and came to check us out. One even swam right under my kayak - which was the coolest things ever! The mangroves were gorgeous, and the tour guide was genuine, knowledgeable, and fun. He explained all about the different types of mangroves, the different creatures we encountered, and more that we should be on the lookout for. After the kayak tour and dropping into the adorable gift shop, my mom and I walked down the short and scenic path to the beach. The beach was gorgeous, not exactly what I expected right next to mangrove-laden areas. I easily could have spent a week relaxing here. TIP: Get your Florida State Parks passport and get a stamp when you visit. That's what helped me find this gem in the first place!

Okay park. Trails are a little boring. Didn't see any wildlife except for a couple nesting tortoises. Being in season now, the park was full, so we had to park outside and walk in. Still have to pay, even when you walk in.

Beautiful park and beach! This beach has a smaller beach but offers so much, plus it isn't busy compared to most of the public beach's around the area. It's $8.00 for single axle vehicles to enter for the day which is reasonable parking compared to some pay per hour. The day I went was free because their registration system was down so she welcomed me as a guest which I appreciated. Once you enter you have a gift shop and bait shop that's open! The main bridge to the beach is closed so they are offering a tram service to and from the beach! It comes to the front/beach every 10 minutes so you never have to wait long. The lady running it is RAD and super funny. Once on the beach you have a huge gazebo and Hurricane Charlie's restaurant where you can order food, ice cream, umbrellas/chairs, paddle boards, tours, etc! The fun at this park is endless and it's simply beautiful. Fun for shell collecting and nice clean water.

My favorite thing about my visit to Lovers Key State Park was the display of sea shells they have along the boardwalk to the beach. I snapped some pictures to help me identify all the shells I had collected during my stay on the island. Otherwise, I was a little disappointed. Sometimes its just an off day and I think this was one of those days for me! I had researched the park and was looking forward to a walk among the mangrove trees or maybe some kayaking or biking, but nothing turned out the way I thought. The fact that we were greeted by a very grumpy, inhospitable entrance attendant didn't help either Looking back, I think I was the only one among my friends who wanted to be there in the first place. Word of advice: leave your reluctant friends at the hotel pool. Second of all, go early and take advantage of the guided kayak tours. You won't be kayaking alone, you won't need your reluctant friends and the guides say the wildlife is more active in the cool of the morning than the heat of the day. We did spend a little time on the beach, but if you are from out of town (we were) and don't have all the trappings like awnings, umbrellas, chairs and coolers, some of the romance of hanging out on the beach can be lost. But even with all that said, I'm glad I went and I would LOVE to return on my own terms!

I've been to several FLSP's now and this may just be my favorite one so far. It was simply beautiful, lots of mangroves and winding paths. There's a gift shop and bathroom/ main area where you park, and they have a trolley out to the beach which is really nice because it'd be a pretty long walk otherwise. We spent most of our time on the beach, and even on a stormy day it was just stunning. There weren't many waves and the water was crystal clear really far out so it made for a great day to find shells, and there was no shortage of them to look at. I mean, in some areas they were literally just piled up like you would find snow piles in the north. Even found two whole, good-sized sand dollars! We walked all the way down to the end of the beach and back just looking around in the water and that was super fun and made the time fly by. At the end of the beach there's some woody parts that are fun to look at and previous visitors have kind of decorated them with shells and I thought that was neat. I took a lot of pictures of the water because the colors were just break taking and so defined. You can also see Sanibel Island and the bridge over it from Lovers Key, so many great views. There's an option to rent kayaks and paddle boards and go along the mangroves which I'd like to come back and do at some point. They have bathrooms and rinse stations, and a small restaurant right on the beach as well, which a lot of SPs don't have and it's nice to have everything you need yet it still feels mostly untouched by humans and it's so quiet compared to other beaches. Love love love!!!

Great park with lots to do. 8 bucks to get in. Trams back and forth to the beach but the walk isn't bad. We did one day on the beach and one day kayaking. Beach was really nice with plenty of room. Rangers pretty much left you alone. Didn't see one all day. Kayaking was lots of fun. 2.5 out and another to get back. Plenty of exercise to be had but know your limit as five miles is a long way! It was a bit pricey at $70 for a tandem. Overall this is a great park with lots to see and do. Spend the morning kayaking then the afternoon on the beach.

This park kept popping up in my search for nature experiences in Bonita springs, so I had to pay a visit. I only had a 2 hours to spend at the park, so I walked 2 miles of the Black Island trail and went to one of the ranger talks at the Welcome/Discovery Center. The trail was very relaxing and shaded and had a lovely butterfly garden, but there are not really any scenic views between the trailhead and shortcut 2. I liked that there were shortcuts of different trail lengths, so you have options of 1.2 miles, 2 miles, and 3. I also went to the Magnificent Mangroves talk (my favorite part of the visit) and learned a lot about the four majestic mangrove species in Florida. If I had more time I'd want to go kayaking and visit the beach, but I still enjoyed the walk and informative ranger talk. There is an entrance fee of $4 per single-occupant vehicle or $8 per car if more than 1 person.

My wife and I were on vacation in Fort Myers Beach and she wanted to go see Lovers Key State Park and see the beach, hoping it was a little clearer than the north part of the island. It was a little clearer and nice and hot. They take you via tram to south beach from the parking lot and it seemed like there was an officer patrolling the parking lot, which was nice to see. They have a little food truck on the south beach and the tram driver was super nice. It looks like there could be some manatees in the canals on the way to beach. We went about 10 AM and the place started to really fill up about noon. We sat and floated in the Gulf for a couple of hours and my wife did some nice shelling. Nice little family friendly state park beach. Worth seeing.

This is a very beautiful and well maintained state park, near Fort Myers, Florida. We have visited the Lovers Key State Park a few times over the past few years, but most recently a few months ago. It's very easy to navigate to with the use of a GPS device or Google maps. There is plenty of parking and they can accommodate small and large vehicles. You can just walk the soft beach, relax under the trees, or by kayaking the local waterways. There is restrooms on site. You can walk to or ride the tram from the parking lot to the beach itself.

We went geocaching in this Florida state park. The trails were awesomely maintained. Fine white sand and about eight feet wide. There were many looping trails and we saw lots of critters. Geckos, marsh rabbit, and tiny crabs. The lithe was lush and wild looking. We did find our geocache and recorded it in the app. I can't tell you about it or where we found it. That's your adventure.

Lovers Key is such a great park! Not only are the beaches beautiful, but there's ton of parking for a flat rate for the day. You can purchase snacks on the beach, rent kayaks/paddle boards/canoes, and see tons of wildlife. Both beach accesses have public restrooms, which is another nice amenity. Last year around this time, I went kayaking and we saw about 15 manatee. It was amazing!! I highly recommend this park.

I've been to a lot of beaches in the area and by far this was one that presented the most hassle, Enter at the north end, and you can park for free, but it's $2 admission using the honor system. Although, swimming is not allowed in this section as it indicates the water currents are too rough. Enter at the main entrance and you have to pay $8 for your carload. The park ranger said this is the best beach around--I totally disagree for the following reasons: -first, its not free. You have to pay admission. It rained during our stay and we were only there two hours. Not worth it. -you have to walk a good distance to the beach from the parking lot, perhaps 15 minutes, it's a pain when you're carrying beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, cooler, etc....unless, you take the tram to the south beach. -the beach had seaweed and they obviously had no interest cleaning it up, even for Independence Day weekend. -the sand was light colored but hard -the water this weekend (July 2019) was not clear at all, very green, but other surrounding beaches were clearer. -no showers or change rooms right at the main beach, just sand dunes. (You must take the tram to south end for those things) -dangerous; no lifeguards and signs everywhere warning of alligators. The only reason I can see people coming here is that it's a big quiet beach. You can easily spread out and have privacy. But personally, I don't like the look and feel of a deserted beach.

Closed Due To Hurricane Ian Damage It should have been posted ! Try again in 3 months!

Discovered this state park tucked off of the Bonita Beach beaten path. $8 granted our vehicle (8 people) access to the main parking lot situated in front of public restrooms, concessions, a long path to the beach and a tram stop. We had some difficulty finding a space at 1045a on a Wednesday but eventually scored a spot. If you own a sunshade, use it before locking up. The driver of our "tram," a truck pulling an aluminum trailer with bench seats, said they run every 15 minutes until park close. Once our octet boarded, we were treated to splendid views of nature and waterways. Some visitors reported gator sightings but we didn't see any. The ride ended at a section of 4 shaded benches in front of the public beachfront with restrooms and a sign displaying "free WiFi." Sweet!!! The sun was hot and bright but the beach wasn't too terribly crowded which made finding a spot easier, until we encountered the plethora of shoreline shells. The sight of us high-stepping while carrying our loads of beach gear to avoid getting foot cuts was surely entertaining, like a ritual hazing. I didn't get into the water but my kids said it was warm but higher in salt content than expected. As a result, we observed every child that arrived to the beach jump in, then dart back to their towels shouting "my eyes burn." After 3.5 hours of frolicking and taking in the Florida sun, we headed out to the rinse stations, ~75ft from the tram stop. While waiting, there seemed to be an influx of people accumulating which clearly wouldn't fit on the tram. When it finally arrived, we had to make a mad dash to board as common courtesy to those waiting the longest was ignored.

A beautiful beach to swim and visit in the Fort Myers area. The water is super clear and the sand is white and clean. The farther you walk along this beach the more secluded and quiet it becomes. This park also has some great trails to hike. This place is a great experience and is a must visit.

Beautiful beach and park. $8 to park the car for the day Large are with great beach front

This is a really nice beach and picnic area. Water is nice, beach sand is soft and there is free parking!

So, so lovely - mangrove forest, great trails, white-sand beach. Highly recommended - take the tram in for big variety of nature.

This to me was the most beautiful beach we visited on the gulf. Amazing views warm water very calm. Glad we got to see it.

Lovely day with 80 degree temps and low humidity...Lots of Birds, white sands,,, Loved It! We were there on a Sunday afternoon after taking a 10 am cruise on Estero Bay. This is a perfect place to come to in the afternoon. Lots of sea gulls and younglings of sea gulls. Seemed like the adults were training the young ones in how to fish in the beach!! (See pictures)! The white sands and the Gulf waters were phenomenal. We walked up and down the beach taking in the sights.Very Relaxing!! Just be careful if you go swimming. There are no life guards on duty here! We will be back again!

Wonderful beach location. This is a state managed park. That means a small gate fee. That also means less crowded because some people don't want to pay. Better for us! Yayyy! Gorgeous beach, not crowded, clean, organized, accessible restrooms, and friendly gate staff. If you're looking for a nice, clean beach this is it!

Great natural beach. Walk or ride the tram to the beach from parking lot. Love this beach!

This is the best beach in the area for swimming because the water is so clear and beautiful. There are not many shells here, just small and broken ones, but the sand is so soft and white just like St. Pete's. You will need to take a tram from the parking lot to the beach (don't forget to tip!) There are bathrooms at the beach, a soda machine and a food stand. The scene is as pretty as a picture, like an impressionist painting done in shades of seagreen. It's worth the drive out.

Beautiful, affordable, and much better than staying in a motel on the beach, "a.k.a. Wyndham". Overlooking Estero bay is much more beautiful than the ocean. It is full of life other than human life. From our room on the 8th we saw dolphins, a manatee, all kinds of birds, and a no kidding gator.

Lover's key is a well-maintained beach preserve between Fort Myers Beach and Naples. For $8 a car, you can drive into the South Gate parking area, where you rent kayak, canoe, bikes and buy some gift and snacks. You can walk and follow the broad walk directly to the beach or take the tram. The tram will drop you off in the South side where a funky hot dog hut called Hurricane Charley's will provide with more rentals, snacks and drinks. However, a little note will tell you they suspended selling hot dogs and hamburgers. For now, only cheese Nacho, soft drinks and ice creams are available. There is a huge gazebo where you can stay in the shade to avoid sun burn. There are shells on the beach and dunes have plants to prevent erosion and habitat for wide animals. Today, it is little cloudy around noon, so the place is relatively empty. Other times, it is packed. We strolled along the beach and took a short hike. There are several ponds and they are home to birds and alligators. One time, we took the Black Island trail with total distance around 2.6-3.0 miles. Depending on luck, you may see manatee, dolphin, osprey, gopher tortoises, blue heron and wading birds. Educational signs are installed to identify plants and animals along the trail. This park is great for swimming, fishing, kayaking, biking and hiking. If you go, please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and hat. We love this park!

This was a for-sure planned stop on my trip for exploring. I drove in, paid a few bucks at the check in hut but did not stay very long. It was neat though, nice beach. Very windy. Lots of shells. A trolley had been taking off near the parking area /restrooms. I was told I was welcome to hop on and so I did. I had no idea where we were going but I had all day. I think it runs every 15 min. The trolley truck drivers were cool. Several minutes after crossing a couple of little bridges, the mighty beach lay before me and extended as far as the eye could see. The food hut was closed and with the weather, no one was really sitting on the beach. So, next trolley, I was out. I drove then through the park for a few minutes. It was well kept, clean and the arrows kept you going the right way. I saw people with boards/kayaks and fishing poles. Glad I could stop in for a bit and donate to the State Park.

By far the best beach we have visited this trip. Entrance to the park is $8 per car for the day. You can walk to the mid section of the beach or take the free tram to the south end. We opted for the tram. Our driver Jim was polite and knowledgeable. At the south end there are restrooms, concessions and a large gazebo. Water was so clear and clean. Hope we go back to this beach tomorrow! We left after 2 hours due to incoming rain.

Oh lovers key is amazing... Great sand, great sunset, great place from kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, and any other family fun. Food stand right on the beach and suvenier store near by. Super clean beach. Love coming here for manatee sight seeing. They also have alligator warnings lol. I highly recommend.

The parking situation at the main entrance is confusing. We couldn't figure out where to park and which path to drive on, so we went to the north entrance about 5 mins down the road, which did have parking and a pay station. Went on a nature walk that ran parallel with the canal, and it was gorgeous. Secluded, quiet, nice views. Lots of Geckos running around in the brush, and we saw Manatees! Do your research on parking and path locations, but this is a great place to spend an afternoon.

This is a BEAUTIFUL state park that we just happened upon- on ACCIDENT! And I'm so glad we did! We got the privilege to watch the sun begin to set over the gulf coast while picking up an abundance of beautiful shells. The park closes at sunset, but I'd love to come back and spend an entire day here. It's quite a walk to the beach on a scenic boardwalk, but it's totally worth it! Probably one of the most beautiful beaches here on the West coast! It is $8 to enter.

We had a great day at Lovers Key State Park Beach! The red flag was out so we weren't able to kayak or paddle board but these are available to rent. You can also rent chairs and umbrellas. There is a snack bar too! The women's restroom was clean! If you want to avoid the crowd of the Ft Myers strip I highly recommend this place. Lovers Key is beautiful and feels like you are on a nature retreat. We only visited the beach today but I look forward to the trails and playground next visit. $8/carload or $2/ person for a fantastic experience!

Easy parking and easy walk to the beach. The beach has a lot of people, but everyone still respects your space. Had no problems with gnats which I can't say for some other sections of the beach around FMB.

Great beach. Remember to bring $8 in cash to park, or you can scan QR code to pay by charge, but it takes a long time to enter data.

This place is so huge and beautiful for all ages. The beach has been the best for shelling & water clearness. We have enjoyed a night visit and day visit to the beach area. The second time is staring raining in the afternoon and they had a cazebo to go under and wait for the

Went here with daughter on July 20th, very beautiful. They charge $8 per car, but we only paid $4 wince two of us. No additional charge for parking. They have a couple showers and bathrooms at the beach and parking area. There are rentals at both locations too. The walk to the beach is 5-10 min, but there is a tram running until 4:45. Beach are water conditions are the same and everywhere in the area, amenity and price is better. Bonus: we got to see a turtle.

Had a blast looking for shells here. Beautiful beach. Cost was $12 for the car to get in. Well worth it. Beautiful sand. Not overly crowded like some other beaches.