Grab the Girls for a Weekend Getaway in Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island beckon nature lovers and friends looking for an outdoor, low-key adventure along Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Newcomers will find plenty to do from kayaking to biking and plenty of opportunity to collect unique seashells along the way.

Check out these top beaches in Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Island. 

Grab the Girls for a Weekend Getaway to Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Island, Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to do on a Girls Trip to Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers is a shelling paradise with over 400 varieties of shells and access to plenty of kayaking and boating to island hop. A stop at the unspoiled Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa will make you feel like castaways on a girls getaway adventure. Here are some tips for shelling in Sanibel Island.

Or stretch your muscles with Tarpon Bay Explorers and kayak out on a two-hour paddling tour for wildlife watching and a lesson on the native flora and fauna of Sanibel Island.

If you’re going out on your own on rented kayaks, time your trip to coincide with the sun setting for a bonding experience on the water. Check out Fun-N-Sun Bike, SUP and Kayak Rentals – they offer free delivery!

Fort Myers, Florida area offers plenty of kayaking and boating to island hop. A stop at the unspoiled Cayo Costa will make you feel like castaways on a girls getaway adventure. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

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Kayak out on a two-hour paddling tour for wildlife watching and a lesson on the native flora and fauna of Sanibel, Florida on a girls getaway trip. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo credit Jennifer Brinkman

For an afternoon on land, a bike ride along Sanibel Island along 25 miles of shared use paths and natural surface paths is a must with your girlfriends. Billy’s Sanibel Bike Rentals can get your group set-up with bikes, or take you out on a Segway tour to explore the area.

A bike ride along Sanibel Island along 25 miles of shared use paths and natural surface paths is a must with your girlfriend weekend getaway to Fort Myers, Florida. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo credit Mary Carol Fitzgerald

Bicycle and palm tree at sunset, South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island, Florida. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo credit Debi Pittman Wilkey

Keep an eye out for dazzling shells or hop on a shelling cruise with Captiva Cruises with a seasoned captain who knows the best spots for dolphin watching and shelling alike.

For an up-close look at the flora and fauna in the area, take a tour of the Botanical Garden at Sanibel Moorings Beach Resort with hundreds of native, non-native, and rare plants.

Take a dolphin or wildlife cruise from Captiva Cruises on a girls getaway trip to Fort Myers, Florida. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo credit Mary Carol Fitzgerald

Take a cruise to go shelling on Cayo Costa, State Park near Fort Myers, Florida on a girls weekend getaway trip. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

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Nightlife Spots

After a day outdoors and reconnecting with nature, gather up the girls and make a stop at the Fort Myers Brewing Company for craft beer and brews along with a game of cornhole for some friendly competition.

For an evening out with a European flair, the Green Flash on Captiva Island delights guests with seafood and waterfront views.

For dessert, stop by Keylime Bistro for a tropical themed experience with live music and that signature Key Lime pie you’ve been dreaming about.

Check out these other nightlife spots in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva Island.

Pathway in the sand to a Sanibel beach sunset near Fort Myers, Florida. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo credit Jennifer Brinkman

The historic Sanibel Lighthouse and sandy beach at dawn girls trip to Sanibel, Florida. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Photo by Jennifer Brinkman

Places to Stay

If you’re staying at a resort with a spa for a girls weekend, book a decadent spa package for your group and save the very best for last. After kayaking, biking, and exploring, the end of your girlfriend getaway is best spent with a massage and facial.

Great resort options include Sanibel Moorings Resort, Island Inn Beachfront Resort, Casa Ybel Resort, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, or The Hibiscus House Bed & Breakfast.

Learn more about the Fort Myers, Florida area in this blog post: Surprising Facts About Fort Myers, Sanibel And Captiva.

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Things to do on a girls getaway trip to Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Island, Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

Written by: Susan Finch | Author Website

Susan Finch is a travel writer and content marketer for the tourism industry who spends her time obsessing over the latest travel trends, wrangling her small kids, and planning her family's next big adventure.