Summer is Here: Paradise Coast Beach Adventures

Summer is here, and fun in the sun is never far away when you call Southwest Florida home. Now is the perfect time to start planning your summer beach adventures, and there are so many great options to choose from on the Paradise Coast. Our real estate agents have the details on 6 summer adventures that you won't want to miss in Southwest Florida.

• Chasin' Tales Fishing Charters – 880 12th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
  Set sail from the docks near Naples homes for sale and prepare to reel in the catch of a lifetime with the help of the crew from Chasin' Tales Fishing Charters. Captain Geoff Crouse serves as your expert guide to the waters around Naples and is always ready to assist anglers of all experience levels. The team here specializes in fly fishing and light tackle fishing, from the backcountry to points far offshore. Popular charter options include fly fishing, inshore fishing, tarpon fishing, and night fishing.

• SCUBAdventures Naples – 971 Creech Rd., Naples, FL 34103
  Ever wonder what sort of incredible discoveries are hiding just beneath the beautiful waters of Naples? For more than 25 years, SCUBAdventures Naples has been offering diving equipment, lessons, and tips for divers of all experience levels. The team here offers SCUBA certification classes from beginner to expert, as well as diving trips on the coast of Southwest Florida and to locations far beyond. See the Paradise Coast from a new perspective, and discover why divers love spending time in Florida.

• Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – 375 Sanctuary Rd. W., Naples, FL 34120
  Located just a few miles from the beach, you'll find the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, the perfect place for a nature walk this summer. Explore the beauty of protected wetlands as you travel along the 2.25-mile boardwalk trail, with native flora and wildlife all around, as well as friendly volunteers who are happy to tell you more about the species that you see. After your exploration, you can visit the on-site nature center to learn more about Southwest Florida ecosystems and stop by the cafe for a pleasant meal.

• The Dolphin Explorer – 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
  Perhaps you'd like to spot some wildlife at sea, as well? The Dolphin Explorer is part eco-tour, part research project, offering two three-hour tours every day to the public. You will learn all about the dolphins that call the Paradise Coast home, and your dolphin sightings help compile data for the research project. This is a very family-friendly, educational, and fun adventure to enjoy this summer. It's the only study of its kind in the country to involve the public in the research process, offering a truly unique experience that you'll only find in Southwest Florida near Marco Island homes for sale.

• Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum – 3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957
  Going shelling on the spectacular beaches of Sanibel is a time-honored summer tradition for locals and visitors alike, so why not enhance your enjoyment of that tradition with a trip to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum? The museum is the perfect place to learn more about the shells that you discover and browse exhibits that include some of the largest, most interesting shells ever found on the island.

• J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge – 1 Wildlife Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957
  For some of the best bird watching and nature hiking in Southwest Florida, try a trip to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which covers thousands of acres on the coast of Sanibel Island. There are nearly 250 species of birds which reside within the refuge at different times of the year, along with many other species of wildlife, including manatees. The Indigo Trail is a popular, four-mile loop trail which connects to the Wildlife Education Boardwalk. The Bailey Tract is located off the beaten path near the wetlands and is a great place to spot rare birds near Sanibel homes for sale.

Is shopping for a home near the beach at the top of your summer to-do list? Let our team help you find the perfect match. Contact us to buy and sell homes in your favorite Southwest Florida communities.