Pine Island

Bokeelia, Matlacha and St. James City are among Pine Island’s charming communities. Each exudes its own unique ambiance, but they share a powerful connection to the sea and the flavor of Florida’s bygone era.

The drawbridge over Matlacha Pass is a great fishing spot. Mail your postcards at the tiny post office in Pineland. Rent a kayak and glide among the manatees and dolphins in the aquatic preserve. If you’re ready for an adrenaline rush, hire a charter and guide and set sail in search of the tenacious tarpon. These fighting fish can measure 6 feet long and weigh 350 pounds.

Do you ever dream of escaping to a simpler time and place, surrounded by lush native wildlife in their tropical habitat? Then Pine Island is perfect place for your Southwest Florida vacation. Pine Island is an “Old Florida” style seaside town and the largest island off the west coast of Florida. Its secluded atmosphere is a huge part of its charm. Even the topography is different. Instead of sandy beaches, it’s fringed with mangroves. Pine Island remains a quaint village full of quiet pleasures. If you love to fish, you’ll love Pine Island. After you’ve landed your limit, be sure to visit the Museum of The Islands Historical Society in Pine Island Center. It contains a wealth of information on the Calusas, Southwest Florida’s original native people, as well as “late arrivals” like Ponce de Leon in the 1500s.

Pamper your palate with carambolas, papayas and other exotic native fruits in Bokeelia’s orchards. When it’s time for the white sand beaches that Southwest Florida is famous for, catch a water taxi to nearby barrier islands like Sanibel and Captiva, Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa. Vacation or winter on Pine Island and you enjoy Florida at its unspoiled best.

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Attractions in Pine Island

• Gulf Coast Kayak Rental
• Great Calusa Blueway
• Museum of the Islands
• Randell Research Center
• Tropic Star Cruises

Beaches and Parks in Pine Island

• Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge

Dining in Pine Island

• Bert’s Bar & Grill
• Moretti’s Waterfront Seafood Restaurant
• Lazy Flamingo
• Red’s Fresh Seafood House & Tavern
• Sandy Hook Fish and Rib House

Shopping in Pine Island

• Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery
• Island Visions
• Traders Hitching Post
• Wild Child Art Gallery

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