BONITA SPRINGS VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Bonita Springs |
| A year-round destination, Bonita Springs is a friendly and family oriented community known for its golfing, shopping, dining, uncrowded beaches and a wide choice of vacation rentals. |
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Bonita Springs Vacation Rental Information |
| Bonita Springs vacation rentals offer an unsurpassed opportunity to sample an amazing blend of its Old Florida heritage within a thriving business community. The Gateway to the Gulf, Bonita Springs is a vacation wonderland. It is located between Fort Myers and Naples and is Southwest Florida’s newest city. Delightful beachfront homes and vacation cottages line the beach, while new golf communities dominate the interior lands. Choose from the |
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| many Bonita Spring beachfront vacation rentals, including waterfront condominiums, waterside villas, beachside homes and vacation townhomes. Usually vacation rentals in Bonita Springs are 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes, which sleep between 2 to 10 people. The beachside vacation resorts are gated communities offering shared facilities of swimming pools, spas, tennis courts and sundecks. Luxury vacation condo amenities often include Jacuzzis, Internet access and game rooms, apart from balconies or patios with picnic sets, cable television and garages. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Bonita Springs |
| Security deposits are often required and may be forfeited if the rental booking is cancelled. Rental seekers may need to consider the needs of any mobility challenged guests. It is advisable to check for rules regarding pets and smoking, as well as for additional guest accommodation. Some amenities may have an additional charge, like cleaning services, so be sure to ask. There may be a minimum rental period. Check for off season discounts and special deals. |
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Must See in Bonita Springs |
Dog racing at Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track is something you cannot afford to miss, once you are in Bonita Springs. There is much to delight the history buff in and around Bonita Springs’ neighboring areas. Naples also has the Museum of Art and plenty of shopping opportunities. In nearby Fort Myers, check out the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, which is a living history museum detailing the lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
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Sights and Attractions in Bonita Springs |
| An array of attractions awaits your arrival in and around Bonita Springs Florida. They offer something for everyone, be it young or old.
• Everglades Wonder Gardens
• Collier County Historical Museum
• Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
• King Richard's Family Fun Park
• Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track
• Edison & Ford Winter Estates
• Southwest Florida Museum of History
• Imaginarium Hands-On Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in Bonita Springs |
| The sports enthusiast, sun worshipper and thrill seeker will always find attractive things to do in Bonita Springs. This island-studded coastline along the Gulf of Mexico has a sandy seashore, forested areas, lakes and streams typical of freshwater wetlands. There is much to keep a vacationer busy for a long time.
• Water Sports
• Germain Arena
• Corkscrew Camp Sanctuary
• Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
• Bonita Beach Park
• J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
• Centinnial Park
• Lover's Key State Park |
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Golfing in Bonita Springs |
Golf is a year-round sport in Bonita Springs Florida. With close to 10 public courses, and just as many resort and private courses, Bonita Springs is a golfer’s paradise. Courses are available to suit any skill level. From May to October, golf courses are never crowded and some private courses allow public use.
A few of the local courses include the Bonita Springs, Old Corkscrew, Quail Village, Palmira and Raptor Bay Golf Clubs, as well as Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club. |
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Bonita Springs Fairs and Festivals |
Several events are organized and conducted by the Bonita Springs Historical Society to celebrate the history and culture of the city. Beginning in January and ending in April, local history lecture luncheons are held at various locations. The Walking Tour of Historic Bonita with a Picnic, the Mayor of Survey, 4th of July and the Historical Society Tea are a few of the events scheduled throughout the year.
The festivities in nearby Fort Myers invite you to soak in the city’s friendly ambience. The Edison Festival of Light is a three-week festival celebrating Thomas Edison. Held annually in January and February, the festival includes science and invention fairs, a sailing regatta, a 5 K run, block parties, orchid shows and much more. The American Sand Sculpting Festival is held annually during the first full weekend of November, so join in the fun. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Bonita Springs |
Whether you prefer quality fine dining, the relaxed atmosphere of a laid back beachfront restaurant or a sampling of a variety of national and international cuisines, Bonita Springs has a wide selection of restaurants that will satisfy any taste. The Promenade has some excellent restaurants in a beautiful setting where you can find something for everyone. All restaurants overlook the garden where community events and small concerts are held. Close by, Fort Myers and Naples are loaded with upscale fine dining establishments.
Lounges and nightclubs will keep the night alive, too. Or, pay a visit to the movie theaters, a performing arts hall or the nearby state university for more nighttime entertainment. Friday Jazz Jams by Sir John Jeffery are held at Promenade at Bonita Bay on last Friday of each month. Sir John plays his vibes with a driving ferocity in the tradition of the late Lionel Hampton. The event is held from 6 PM - 8 PM and admission is free of charge. |
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Shopping in Bonita Springs |
Bonita Springs and the surrounding areas offer several shopping centers for you to browse. Visit The Promenade, an upscale shopping and dining palazzo, with an art gallery, casual shops and ice-cream parlors. Another option in nearby Naples is The Village on Venetian Bay, a collection of almost 60 shops, galleries and restaurants that allow you a comfortable, yet fashionable shopping experience in the area’s trendiest shops and nouveau bistros, set against moss-draped trees and waterways complete the Old and New Florida atmosphere.
At the other end of the spectrum is the Flamingo Island Flea Market. Your treasure hunt here could lead you to articles used by the early settlers—maybe those by Edison and Ford too! There are also paintings and sculptures by locals to be picked up.
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Best Times to Visit Bonita Springs |
Bonita Springs is blessed with the moderate subtropical climate of the Florida coastline. Temperature highs range from the mid-70ºs in January and February to the low-90ºs during the summer months. Most of the region’s rainfall occurs from June to September when you can expect higher levels of humidity and rain showers.
Fall and winter are the best times to visit the Florida beaches. Summers may have rainy afternoons, but the moderate temperatures along the Florida coast make this season ideal for family fun and deals. Fall is the season for the nature lovers who will have plenty to marvel at, in these wetlands. |
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Time Zone for Bonita Springs |
| Eastern Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Bonita Springs |
| There are several airports in the area in and around Cape Canaveral. The closest is the Space Coast Regional Airport, only 14 miles away. The Melbourne International Airport is located approximately 19 miles to the south, the Orlando International Airport is located roughly 43 miles to the west and the Orlando/Sanford Airport is located about 46 miles northwest of Cape Canaveral. There are other airports nearby, as well. Once there, only limited public transit is available in the Space Coast area, so you will most likely be more comfortable traveling by car. Auto rentals are readily available. |
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