Cape Coral Beach | This beach is only minutes away from the Villa Nautilus property and has a restaurant, pier, and a covered playground. It’s a gorgeous place to watch a sunset. Directions (From Villa Nautilus): Take Coronado Pkwy South off of Cape Coral Pkwy and follow to the end.

Fort Myers Beach | This long stretch of soft white sand on Estero Island has restaurants, as well as offers jet skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing rentals. Directions (From Villa Nautilus): After the Cape Coral Toll Bridge, take a right on McGregor and follow signs to Fort Myers Beach.

Bonita Beach | This is a 4 acre, pristine, family-friendly beach with many amenities such as picnic shelters, bathrooms, and outdoor showers. There is also a nearby community park with a pool. Directions (From Villa Nautilus): From College Pkwy, take US-41 and head south for about 15 miles, then turn right on Bonita Beach Rd.

Lovers Key | 2 1/2 miles of white sand beaches offer the perfect chance for shelling and swimming. Lovers Key is rated as one of the most romantic beaches in Florida. It’s located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach.

Sanibel | Not only is Sanibel stunning, it is world famous for shelling. It also has plenty of bike rental shops and plenty of biking lanes.