8 AM
Low-Tide Shelling
Lovers Key Beach · Family
Two miles of quiet barrier-island sand give up whelks, sand dollars and conchs on a falling tide.
9 AM
Kayak & Paddle Estero Bay
Lovers Key Boat Ramp · Family
Rent a kayak or paddleboard from the park hut and glide the bay for dolphins, manatees and wading birds.
10 AM
Discovery Center & Trails
Lovers Key Discovery Center · Family
The exhibit hall and five miles of Black Island trails for hiking and biking the barrier-island habitats.
7:01 PM
sun-timed
Gulf Sunset
Lovers Key Beach · Sunset
A west-facing beach gets a full over-the-water sunset, though the park gate closes at sundown.
Bonita Springs Seafood & Music Festival
A weekend of fresh seafood and live music just south in Bonita Springs.
Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival
The island's parade and shrimp boil just north on Estero Island, honoring the local shrimping fleet.
Friends of Lovers Key Events
Guided walks, star parties and nature programs hosted by the park's volunteer Friends group through the season.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Lovers Key State Park, the sun sets at 7:31 PM today — about 12h 16m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:15 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Lovers Key State Park update at the top of the conditions page.