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There aren’t any beaches on this tiny island, but if you’re looking to swim or sunbathe, a boat rental to cruise to nearby beaches in Fort Myers or around Pine Island is your best bet. Rent a boat or book a boat tour for a relaxing day of cruising to beaches near Matlacha.
You can drive to Matlacha from Fort Myers in about 30 minutes by car. If you are going to Matlacha from Fort Myers by boat, it will take about an hour, but you’ll want to stop along the way to take photos of the gorgeous natural scenery around this coast of Florida. You could enjoy a full day, leisurely cruise from Fort Myers to Matlacha on a boat tour.