 | The Art of Shelling Lose yourself in the art of shelling. Every beach yields different finds, but charter captain Mike Fuery touts Cayo Costa as one of the best shelling spots in Florida. Watch now | |  | Find Your Favorite Beach Use this map to locate and learn about the character and amenities of the area's 20 named beaches before planning your ideal day in the sun. Start now | |
 | Slideshow: Beaches in Pictures Whether you're seeking abundant amenities or natural isolation, shelling or surfcasting, romance or family fun, decide through this photo tour which area beach speaks to you. Start now | |  | In Search of Dolphins A dolphin-watch cruise operator explains why the animals thrive in area waters and discusses how to spot – and hear – them, thanks to an underwater microphone. Watch now | |
 | Shelling Tips Heed these tips on when, where and how to study and collect shells. Area beaches and Sanibel Island's Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum are prime places to start. Watch now | |  | Island Hopping Cruise with Capt. Mike Fuery of Captiva's 'Tween Waters Marina to dining and shopping on Cabbage Key or Upper Captiva, natural encounters on Cayo Costa and Useppa Island's historic museum and Collier Inn. Watch now | |
 | Responsible Shelling Did you know that Lee County was the first in Florida to adopt a ban on live shelling? Learn how the law keeps the area at the forefront of conservation. Watch now | |  | Captivating Cruises Celebrate sunset with Captiva Cruises out of South Seas Island Resort; jaunt to Cayo Costa aboard Pine Island's Tropic Star; spot manatees on a jungle cruise with Fort Myers' JC Cruises. Watch now | |
 | Nature Cruise Board the Tropic Star to sample wildlife, beaches and shelling from Pine Island to Cayo Costa State Park, with a lunch stop at Cabbage Key. Watch now | |  | Turtle Time In 1989, Eve Haverfield created Turtle Time to ensure the survival of endangered sea turtles. The group patrols area beaches daily during the loggerhead nesting season. Watch now | |
 | Sailing Schools Embark on a family adventure by attending sailing school together. Schools in Captiva, Fort Myers and North Fort Myers will teach your entire crew. Watch now | |  | Houseboat Holiday Float away with the family on a houseboat. A little captain's know-how, navigational charts suggesting activity and dining stops, and the comforts of home are included. Watch now | |
 | Cabbage Key Daytrip Local traditions include touring a Calusa shell mound and taping dollar bills to the walls of the island's restaurant after enjoying its sung-about cheeseburger. Watch now | |  | Great Calusa Blueway Trail markers and easy launch points along the Great Calusa Blueway enable paddlers to navigate more than 100 miles of trails through Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. Watch now | |
 | Exploring Tarpon Bay At Sanibel's Tarpon Bay Explorers, explore aquariums before embarking on a nature and sea life cruise through the "Ding" Darling Refuge. Or, paddle the bay on your own. Watch now | |  | Alternative Wheelchairs Sanibel Island bike paths and beaches accommodate wheelchair bicycles and all-terrain wheelchairs, which visitors can rent locally. Watch now | |
 | Escape to the Beach On The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, discover a beautiful island sanctuary that promises pure relaxation for all ages. Watch now | |