Bonita Springs - scenic and tranquil
With easy access to both Naples and Fort Myers, the Bonita Springs area, along with Bonita Beach, offer an engaging welcome to visitors looking for moderate to slightly upscale accommodations while being close to the natural and relatively undeveloped Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida.
Bonita Springs is also home to one of Southwest Florida's most popular factory out malls - located just off I-75 - Prime Outlets.
Restaurants
Tanglewood
Take a trip back to the plantation era while you enjoy well-prepared Continental cuisine with some serious infusion of local ingredients to make for a unique dining experience. Seasonal ingredients are the main driving force of the thoughtful menu selections. 5001 Coconut Road.
Angelina's Ristorante
themed Italian, but with an assortment of diversions - all featuring the very best ingredients. The Sunday Brunch offers a stunning array of goodies. 24041 South Tamiami Trail.
Roys
Asian Fusion cuisine that blends fresh ingredients (mostly seafood) with Asian and French sauces and flavors. 26831 South Bay Drive in the Promenade.
Skillets
Serving American breakfast and lunch - traditional fare, with a family setting and relaxed atmosphere. 9174 Bonita Beach Road.
Big Al's City Grill
This sports bar and restaurant features big screens and plenty of them. The burgers are almost as big, and the menu also offers a variety of Florida seafood favorites including stuffed Grouper. Sports memorabilia fills the walls where the screens miss. 25101 South Tamiami Trail in the Prada Spring Creek Plaza.
Places to Stay
Inn at the Springs
An upscale, local property that offers a more relaxed atmosphere than you're apt to find in either Naples or Fort Myers. Located east of "The Trail" (US 41) with about 100 units. Highly rated, with both conventional styled rooms as well as a series of boutique-styles accommodations. 8901 Highland Woods Blvd.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
With almost as many amenities as there are letters in her name, this property has beautiful views of the backwater mangroves that kiss up against the beach. Golf for him, spa for her, waterslide for them. 5001 Coconut Road.
Bonita Resort & Club
Time share condominium styled lodging with 3-day minimum stay requirement. Bayside on Estero Island with nice views of Estero Bay. 26101 Hickory Blvd.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Convenient area location that's pet friendly and offers a good assortment of amenities. Features a free continental breakfast. 27891 Crown Lake Blvd. - just off Bonita Beach Road.
Trianon Hotel Bonita Bay
Impressive hotel built in the fashion of grand elegance. Located at the Lakeside entrance of Bonita Bay Community and near the Shops at the Promenade. 100 well-appointed rooms with son-site amenities and access to nearby golf and other amenities. 3401 Bay Commons Drive - just off US 41 (Tamiami Trail).
Hampton Inn Bonita Springs
Features an outdoor heated pool, central location and reasonable rates throughout the year. 90+ units on three floors all with interior hallway access. 27900 Crown Lake Blvd.
Attractions
Everglades Wonder Gardens
On old US 41, this small scale zoo/animal park was originally opened in 1936 as a sanctuary for injured animals. Certainly not on the scale of many, but it does offer a look at the endangered Florida Panther and small kids might get a thrill out of the swinging bridge that spans an alligator infested pond. 27180 Old US 41.
Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track
Offers adoption services on-site Friday, Saturday and Sunday during races. 10601 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.
Local Resources
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
A handy spot to collect local brochures of some of the less traveled eateries and attractions.
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive
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