Lee County's Absolute Essentials

Lee County encompasses a diverse landscape of barrier islands and historical landmarks along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The region features the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, which include a 21-acre botanical garden and historical museum. Sanibel and Captiva Islands provide extensive shelling opportunities at sites like Bowman’s Beach, while Cayo Costa State Park offers nine miles of undeveloped shoreline accessible only by boat. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum serves as a dedicated center for malacology, and the historic Sanibel Lighthouse has guided mariners since 1884.