Lovers Key State Park is located between Fort Myers Beach and Naples. No matter where you are, it's worth the drive to this delightfully pristine beach. It has 2 1/2 miles of white power sandy beaches, eight miles of hike or bike trails, kayaking and canoeing in the 744 acres of waterways fed by the Gulf. The south end of the beach has restrooms, showers, snack bar, and rentals. The rest of the beach has been undisturbed. Plus there's tons of shells!
Lovers Key was only accessible by boat until 1965. Prior to that time, it has been said that only lovers made the effort to get to this romantic island, hence, the name, Lovers Key. From the parking lot, it is about a mile to the beach. You can either walk or take the tram. Since we were carrying our usual two beach bags, two beach chairs, and a beach umbrella, the tram seemed like the right option for us. There was plenty of room to put our stuff on board, it's free, and the tram runs every 15 minutes.
We are on the tram and crossing the bridge leading to Lovers Key. This shot is Middle Key.
This is the back side of Lovers Key as seen from the tram.
This gazebo greeted us as we arrived on Lovers Key Beach
We love to walk the beach. You just never know what you'll find on the beach. Local legends suggest that the Black Island (located just behind Lovers Key) was the home of a pirate known as Black Augustus. We didn't find any pirates treasures, but we did find plenty of treasures to share with you!
This Osprey was busy fussing at anyone walking by! No, I don't speak bird, but I know she was fussing!
Hope he has a fishing license!
This Osprey has a fish in his right claw and he's not sharing it with anyone!
He looked at me and said, "Go ahead, make my day!"
Look what Kitty found!!
Lovers Key is full of treasures and if you are ever in the area, you'll treasure your visit here just like we did!
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