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BUNCHE BEACH
Paddling in the area
There are many unique destinations to choose from when you launch from Bunche Beach. Heading west toward Sanibel and Pine Island Sound will take you along an all-natural shoreline of beaches and Mangroves. This area is home to a great variety of Wading and shorebirds. You’ll be paddling in water mostly less than 4 feet deep. Or you could head east toward Estero Bay. Here you can explore some of the mangrove-lined canals all along the shoreline. After a short paddle, you will end up in Pelican and Hurricane Bays at the northern end of Estero Bay. Fort Myers Beach is less than a mile from Bunche Beach. You can easily paddle over for lunch at one of the many restaurants or just to hang out on the Beach. If you want to stay close, you could explore Rock Creek and the many mangrove tunnels that meander through the preserve. These are only a few of the great destinations that this location offers within easy paddling distance. There are also many more challenging routes for more adventurous souls.
The Great Calusa Blueway
Bunche Beach also happens to be the starting point for 2 phases of The Great Calusa Blueway. What’s that you ask? It’s a 190 mile marked Paddling trail through the bays and islands dotting the Lee County Coast. Phase 1 will take you east through Estero Bay, while Phase 2 takes you west to Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. The Great Calusa Blueway is not just for experts, but for novices as well. It can be paddled in short trips ranging from a couple of hours to all day to multiple days.
Hours
We are open 9am-5pm daily, weather permitting. Our last rentals depart at 2pm. During the summer, we highly recommend morning departure times, because afternoon thunderstorms are a frequent occurrence. Even though we don’t require reservations for rentals at this location, we do encourage them in order to avoid disappointment in case of unavailability. If you would like to go on a guided tour from Bunche Beach, please call ahead or book online so we can guarantee availability.
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