Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

8 AM

Lynn Hall Pier Fishing

Lynn Hall Memorial Pier · Family

The rebuilt pier is open daily for fishing — snook, pompano and sheepshead are the targets, rod rentals available.

7:23 PM

sun-timed

Sunset at Lynn Hall Pier

Lynn Hall Memorial Pier · Sunset

The rebuilt pier faces due west over the Gulf — anglers, tourists and a crowd that gathers every evening for the send-off.

Big Days

annual
Feb

Shrimp Festival

Fort Myers Beach's biggest annual event — shrimp, sand sculpture and live music at the north-end beach for a full weekend.

Oct

Pirates in Paradise

A colorful island pirate festival with a parade, costume contest and entertainment all weekend on the beach.

Dec

Holiday Parade & Lighting

Annual holiday parade down Estero Blvd with floats, music and the town lighting ceremony at Times Square.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.