Bonita Springs Beach - dog friendly beach
Bonita Beach
Bonita Beach is not quite as energetic as Fort Myers Beach which is to the north. It is a beautiful quiet coastline with two beachfront parks and ten beach access points along three miles of beach. Except for Bonita Beach Park there are no nearby stores or concessions so be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.
Bonita Beach has miles of bike paths that meander along tree-lined streets, past parks, and through nature preserves. Bike rentals are available at Bonita Beach Bike located on Bonita Beach Road.
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Long stretches of beach to walk for exercise or shelling.
The action at Dog Beach.
One of the many breeds at Dog Beach.
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Dog Beach in Bonita Beach is definitely a must do even if you don't have a dog. There is plenty of free parking. There are no factilities for humans. The dogs use the bathroom in or near the water and do-do bags are available near the parking lot. You can anchor your boat at the beach to let your dog get some energy out.
There is no RV parking in Bonita Beach except at Dog Beach and across the street from Dog Beach. We parked our RV horizontal to the bay across from Dog Beach and just walked across the street. We put the awning out and set up the table and chairs. When we wanted a break or were finished with the beach we had a place to go to with shade and the cool breeze off the bay blowing across. Visit Glacier National Park for some wonderful hiking information and pictures.
Josh, Ben, Jason, and Josh's friend Tamara at Dog Beach.
Jason's thoughts - Awesome fun, perfect inter-island kayaking, beach front woods and hiking, mangrove forests for fishing, clear water, big trees, and the awesome Dog Beach - a special beach set aside by the city for dog lovers. Hundreds, and I do mean HUNDREDS, of dogs of every breed and size, color and age plus their unique owners come and go throughout the day. Dogs are play fighting, chasing frisbees and throw toys, wrestling and running full blast right over your blankets and chairs. Many will sit on your lap, pee on your chair, drink your water, and bark as you leave. I don't care if you have a dog or not on the weekends you should definetly VISIT at least once. Free roadside parking within 1,000 feet of the water. Free poop bags but no water or facilities.
"They serve great cazones" said Uncle Manuel about the Italian restaurant.
Kelly's thoughts - Hickory Blvd. in Bonita Beach is lined with condos and beautiful private homes with lush landscaping of tropical plants. The beaches are quiet except for Dog Beach which is extremely exciting and full of barks. Watching the dogs interact with other dogs makes the time pass so quickly, unfortunately. Don't expect to leave without sand thrown all over you and your stuff and at least one shot of dog slobber on your stomach.
Travel Info - Head west off I-75 x 116 Bonita Beach Road. Follow signs to the beach. Bonita Beach Road turns into Hickory Blvd. at the beach. Leaving the beaches via Bonita Beach Road is easy and definitely our choice route.
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