Things to do in Bonita Springs in March

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Overview

March is a great time to visit Bonita Springs. The weather is usually pleasantly warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 62—77°F (17—25°C).

Bonita Springs has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your March trip to Bonita Springs. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to March. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Bonita Springs in March. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout March, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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  • St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
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Weather in Bonita Springs in March

Temperatures on an average day in Bonita Springs in March

The average temperature in Bonita Springs in March for a typical day ranges from a high of 77°F (25°C) to a low of 62°F (17°C). Some would describe the temperature to be pleasantly warm. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Bonita Springs, August, has days with highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows of 80°F (26°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Bonita Springs in March based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in March
77°F
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62°F
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General weather summary

Pleasantly warm, breezy
Feels like
10%
Chance of rain
0.035 in
Amount
12.9 mph
Wind speed
71%
Humidity
12.0 hrs
Daylight length
7:11 AM
Sunrise
7:10 PM
Sunset
66%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
What to wear
What to wear in March
With an average high of 77°F (25°C) and a low of 62°F (17°C), it generally feels pleasantly warm and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt
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Best attractions for Bonita Springs in March

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Bonita Springs has to offer for travelers in March, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Bonita Springs that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Bonita Springs for March.
Barefoot Beach County Preserve
1. Barefoot Beach County Preserve
4.7
(2841)
Nature preserve
Outdoor Activities
Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.
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We rode our bikes to Barefoot Beach and had a great time! It’s a peaceful and beautiful spot with soft white sand and calm water – perfect for relaxing and swimming. Since we came by bike, we didn’t have to pay any entrance or parking fees. Totally worth a visit!
The beach was fairly crowded on a weekday, but a short walk down the beach and it opened up. We sat under palm trees and there were lots of intact shells to search through. Unfortunately the red tide got to us, so we had to leave after two hours, so I would double check the tide status before you go! Lots of cool shore birds as well.
Beach is nice, but not all parking lots are open. Parking at one of the smaller lots equals less people on that part of the beach..which is more relaxing. No permanent restrooms, just port o johns..
As a native, born and raised in Southwest Florida, Barefoot Beach is my favorite beach spot. It’s quiet, and non-touristy. A great place to rest and relax, and experience real Florida nature without nearby hotels, condos or restaurants.
Lots and lots of shells 🐚 I didn’t get a chance to visit this preserve prior hurricane Ian, apparently this place had way more to offer but even though it is still being restored it has its unique charm. It almost felt like I was on an uninhabitable island. Got lucky to see manatees, dolphins, crabs, fishes over there. Parking is cheap. Be mindful, there are only porta potties there, no regular restrooms available. The driveway to the beach itself is worth seeing; it runs thru a beautiful condominium with incredible mansions, had a feeling like I was in a movie.
Expect to pay for parking ( booth is gone though?)and don't be in a hurry on the lovely drive in. Beautiful long natural beach. Washroom facilities look new but we're not yet open at the first parking lot. Johny-on-the-spots were plentiful.
$10 to park = worth it! Lovely beach. Visited during day on a weekday. Very few other people there. I love that it's both a sea and land turtle refuge. Please don't try to walk through parking lot without shoes. Someone asked me if I was a firewalker. Valid question: white rocks were the worst on barefoot. Be smarter than me....go and enjoy driving through the incredibly beautiful houses to get there to enjoy this beautiful beach. This is my choice for viewing sunset.
Drove down to Barefoot beach after finishing my convention. This is a beautiful secluded beach. White sands, small waves and green water. Not a lot of beachgoers after 5 pm. The sunset was amazing and worth the drive. The water was not clear on my visit, but I believe it can be with proper wind and tides. There is a kayak launch across the parking area and the canal side looks beautiful with the mangroves and very natural. I did see the famous gopher turtle crossing the path. Pets are not allowed contrary to this google map information.
Little Hickory Beach
2. Little Hickory Beach
4.7
(1374)
Park
Outdoor Activities
Secluded county park set on a Gulf of Mexico beach offering swimming, fishing & picnic tables
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A local favorite. The beach is still in recovery mode from Hurricane Ian, so be careful walking in the sand... There's port o potty and $2/hrs parking fee you can pay from phone.
This was one of the best beaches I visited, white Shelly sandy water. Smooth to almost not waves, very warm, I wanted to live there forever. I will be coming back more often. A trolley takes you to the side of the beach from the parking area. It costs 8 dollars for a full car of people to park. The trolley comes every 15 minutes free of charge. It is half a mile of ride. I loved it with the family. My children were extremely satisfied as well
Great beach to enjoy the Gulf waters and the amazing sunsets. Nice spot for kids as the water is shallow and one can find nice shells and a decent amount of fish. A less crowded beach than some of the other nearby options which is a plus.
Great beach day in December! Although it looks nothing like Google maps, this was a gorgeous beach! The greenery that shows on the satellite view of Google maps was likely taken away with hurricane Ian in 2022. There are 4 porta-pots big enough to change in if needed, as well as trash cans. Pay to park $2 per hour.
Loved everything about this beach! The water was clear & calm 🏖 Our new go-to.
Beautiful beach, lots of families with children! Families have professional pictures made at sunset. Nice relaxing view!
Great beach, perfect warm water. Hope the entire area can continue to improve from hurricane damage and hotels and churches are able to get back to 100 percent. Everyone we met were friendly and all our meals were delicious.🙂
Beautiful clean beach, clear water, relaxing vibes. Perfect place to spend the day with the whole family
Wonder Gardens
3. Wonder Gardens
4.5
(2089)
Zoo
Nature & Parks
Established in 1936, this attraction features botanical gardens & wildlife enclosures.
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We had our wedding reception here after our ceremony on the beach. It was such a wonderful place to do so, we enjoyed it as well as all of our guest! It was a great activity for them to walk around such a beautiful places and see the animals. The scenery made for such a pretty background around our tent and for photos. The area for the tent worked out so well. I would highly recommended for any event; wedding reception, birthday, anniversary parties, bridal shower (there is a cute green house/tea house for less people), or any other event! Jessica White was so incredibly helpful for everything leading up as well as day of the event helped with anything you could think of and had a great personality!
This place is awesome. Came twice and it was great both times. So much to see. There are so many animals and you can tell they’re all well taken care of. The birds are so cool, some of them will even speak to you. Staff is super friendly, too. Very affordable. Love going to the Wonder Gardens.
This was such an awesome experience! The parrots would dance and show off for you. There were iguanas running around and even a black racer snake! We spent 2 hours there because it was just exciting to check out all they had to offer. The plants, trees, and flowers were an exhibit of their own throughout! They have some great plans for their future also. We will be back! Highly recommend 👌🏼
More zoo than gardens. They have lots of exotic birds, some of which I was not familiar with. Also, favorites like flamingos, peacocks, and lorikeets. The otters were fun to watch. And the ubiquitous iguanas running around the place! Lots of bromeliads and a few orchids. A surviving piece of old Florida tourism.
This place has always been a favorite of mine, but today I was amazed. The place looks great, animals all well cared for and the environment is beautiful. All the staff were so genuine in caring about the animals, and really made my daughter's birthday special. The flamingos were great, the gift shop was awesome, and they sell cool plants! This is a don't miss for sure!!
Wonder Gardens in beautiful Bonita Springs! They have a variety of exotic birds to see! Tortoises, turtles, and a few alligators! Cute gift shop, clean restrooms and friendly staff!
Visited Wonder Gardens today, home to rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals. 🐊🦜🐢 Fun small zoo, we took our time and were there for about an hour and a half.
It's a cute place to take small children. They have a good amount of animals they all look well taken after and again it's really cute.
Bonita Beach Dog Park
4. Bonita Beach Dog Park
4.5
(1105)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Sandy beach & dog run with shallow water, plus free parking, restrooms & canine showers.
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We absolutely love this beach!!!! My little plays in the sand, while my older kiddo plays with all the dogs and most importantly...my 1 year old pup gets exhausted! The amount of other people's plastic trash we pick up on our trips is insane. The full poop bags left behind that we take back to the garbage is gross... I clean up after my dog, I don't want to chan up after yous too! PLEASE throw your trash away!!!! There are garbages in the parking lot! Let's do better for our planet.
Totally worth the wading! Somewhat secluded beach with some mangrove shade. Plenty of shallows for shorter breeds. Kept clean by the responsible visitors and tides. The entrance is covered by 1-2 feet of seawater at high tide so hike your shorts up or check a tide chart. The beach is on the right past the clearing. There are porta-potties and a foot/dog wash area.
This is a great dog park! They allow safe off-leash play, and every dog we’ve met here has been super sweet and well-socialized. We really enjoy coming because my service dog is usually in working mode, and it’s such a gift to give her a chance to relax, run freely, and just be a real puppy for a little while. The park is clean, friendly, and has a wonderful community vibe. We’ll definitely keep coming back — highly recommend for anyone looking for a positive space for their pups!
This is a fantastic dog beach and a great place to bring your dog. It gets lively and crowded on the weekend, but all the happy pups just add to the fun. Be prepared to wade through some shallow water if you go during high tide. Oh, and bring fresh water.
Absolutely beautiful beach! Water, portajohns, even a dog shower to RINSE (NO SOAP/SHAMPOO!!) your dog before you leave. Fun little jungle walk to get to the beach, lots of little trails.
We had a lot of fun. Clear water, friendly pups and owners. A field trip experience
We loved this beach and my puppy enjoyed it a lot, this Sunday, August 17, we visited it for the first time and we will be back soon, it was worth driving to this beautiful place, there is a water tank outside to bathe your pet, parking on the side of the road, it is always important to collect your pet's waste to keep the place clean, the entrance has water and you have to cross it and then enjoy a space to bathe our furry ones, most of the dogs are loose and are very friendly, we love this place.
It's like a "hidden gem" , where sometimes to get there, you have to put some extra effort ( to get to the beach or to go back to parking lot) coz high tide will be there in the morning or later afternoon. Never seen any bigger incident between any dogs. Weekends are the best. Lots of people and dogs, lots of boats , music, beer boat, food boat. Also weekdays are great if you want less crowd. Beautiful area, great beach. My favourite beach in Florida. And if people complain about it being dirty and poop bags laying around, then next time help us out and take some extra trash with you when you leave and stop complaining here.
Naples - Ft. Myers Greyhound Track
5. Naples - Ft. Myers Greyhound Track
4.3
(800)
Permanently Closed
Sports complex
Fun & Games
Casino-style setting for poker with tableside beverages plus greyhound racing & horse wagering.
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My husband wanted to come to the dog races because he hadn’t been in several years. So we decided to take the kids while we were in Fort Myers and they absolutely loved it:) I can’t say I was enthralled about this particular adventure, but once I realized I had a knack for picking the “fastest/winning dog”, I suddenly caught myself getting excited when each race began. I liked how there were plenty of places to sit indoors and outdoors; and that you could buy decent food and beverages to enjoy during your visit. Nevertheless, we had a really good time and I’m happy we were able to enjoy the experience as a family before they close in 2020.
Look, I understand all sides of this story but the long and short of it is that these dogs are born and bred to run. I adopted a retired racing greyhound and it loved to run. This place is a great track. People are friendly, the staff is extremely helpful and friendly too! The burgers are good. You can stay inside, go outside - whatever you want to do. If you are in the SW Florida area this is a great afternoon activity - dogs run rain or some. Check out out!! I didn't play any poker so nothing on that.
Our 1st time here. The races are very quick. $1 drinks and food on the 1st and 3rd Friday are very good. Lots if people.
Love this place in the gambling casino. Checked out the Greyhound races for the first time last night and there were tons of people they're having a great time!
Plenty of room to freely roam around. Pleasant people, Easy to wager, lots of seating. Easygoing vibes, family friendly. Free convenient parking.
Excellent time, even though we didn't win. Celebrating with my dearest friend and enjoying the races.
Always fun enjoy watching the dogs run get drink n hot dogs popcorn get some loving from one up for adoption
Great time. We always go with a group. Great time, especially on Dollar Night. Everything is a dollar, hotdogs. pop, popcorn & beer.
Flamingo Island Flea Market
6. Flamingo Island Flea Market
4.0
(1872)
Flea market
Shopping
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Great deals, I have a wide assortment of things you may want and need. this place is large and you will be doing a lot of walking. They have different vendors. There's one for hot sauces and they have a huge assortment of hot sauce . Cool stores with watches.
Went with my cousin and sister and I bought the most things! Had a good Thai milk tea from the Filipino place. Got a glass fish for my sister. Got a free Army decal. Lots of places were closed on Mother's Day but plenty to look at. Electric bikes, Mexican food, Thai food, pretzels.
Seems like this place is doing what it can to hang on but there were huge sections with no vendors and many of them not open on the Friday we went. Of course I'm sure during the weekends it's busier. Does remind me of the good old-fashioned flea markets that existed 30 years ago here in Florida. Like malls, these places seem like they are headed for near extinction. I hope not, I've always enjoyed them.
A few days ago, I took my daughter to a hair accessories store here. The selection was very comprehensive, and the seller even makes some of the items by hand. They were really beautiful. We plan to go again this week. There were also some claw clips that I hadn’t seen before. We’ve discovered a hidden gem for girls!
Had the most amazing FREEZE DRIED CANDY at booth B31. An absolute must even if you have to drive far. I tried a FREE SAMPLE and was amazed. What a culinary experience. I bought all the inventory and chomped it down in one sitting 😋
My favorite place to shop, eat & enjoy the weekend.
The worst flea market ever…. They reward their bullies and blame their victims… they allow their vendors to attack other vendors verbally in front of customers and try to get rid of the victims. The manager caters to the bullies who should not be allowed to be around people because of the way they treat others. This bully vendor has bullied anyone who she thinks is competition until she can’t take it anymore and calls the victims trash because the victims stand up to her. She sells crap trinkets and actually interferes with other vendors sales by saying “we have Michael kors bags over here”. It’s supposedly against the flea markets policy to do that but they don’t do anything about it. They loose the victims who were good vendors who didn’t bother anyone except for the bully and they keep the bully… not a good look
This last time I went, I found a lady who made her own jewelry and lemonade. Great customer service. Her booth was at 89. I tell ya this lemonade is so good. It's definitely worth the price! My mom loved her cuff bracelet I got her. Her lemonade stand was called Shaken not stirred swfl.
Little Hickory Beach
7. Little Hickory Beach
4.7
(1374)
Park
Outdoor Activities
Secluded county park set on a Gulf of Mexico beach offering swimming, fishing & picnic tables
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A local favorite. The beach is still in recovery mode from Hurricane Ian, so be careful walking in the sand... There's port o potty and $2/hrs parking fee you can pay from phone.
This was one of the best beaches I visited, white Shelly sandy water. Smooth to almost not waves, very warm, I wanted to live there forever. I will be coming back more often. A trolley takes you to the side of the beach from the parking area. It costs 8 dollars for a full car of people to park. The trolley comes every 15 minutes free of charge. It is half a mile of ride. I loved it with the family. My children were extremely satisfied as well
Great beach to enjoy the Gulf waters and the amazing sunsets. Nice spot for kids as the water is shallow and one can find nice shells and a decent amount of fish. A less crowded beach than some of the other nearby options which is a plus.
Great beach day in December! Although it looks nothing like Google maps, this was a gorgeous beach! The greenery that shows on the satellite view of Google maps was likely taken away with hurricane Ian in 2022. There are 4 porta-pots big enough to change in if needed, as well as trash cans. Pay to park $2 per hour.
Loved everything about this beach! The water was clear & calm 🏖 Our new go-to.
Beautiful beach, lots of families with children! Families have professional pictures made at sunset. Nice relaxing view!
Great beach, perfect warm water. Hope the entire area can continue to improve from hurricane damage and hotels and churches are able to get back to 100 percent. Everyone we met were friendly and all our meals were delicious.🙂
Beautiful clean beach, clear water, relaxing vibes. Perfect place to spend the day with the whole family
Bonita Springs Dog Park
8. Bonita Springs Dog Park
4.8
(656)
Dog park
Nature & Parks
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The small dogs part of the park is adequate. There’s a dog water fountain, seating, and shade, which are the three requirements of a good dog park, beyond just having space for the dogs to run and play and sniff. Most everybody is good about picking up their dog’s poo. It’s conveniently located, especially if you live in Bonita. But it’s nothing to write home about. Not in a bad way! It’s perfectly adequate for the task! My dog is always happy to come. Just, I don’t know, nothing special i guess 🙃
We took our dog Sunshine to the park and it was great! Lots of other dogs around and in the water. The water doesn’t get deep too quick so it’s lovely to walk around through and make the dog nice and tired. There is a wash off area in the parking lot and a few port-a-potties too.
I am a professional dog park reviewer, and this was my first visit to this dog park (which has the official name of "Bark N Play Dog Park") since it opened about a year and a half ago in Bonita Springs. It is pretty good. It has three sections, based on the size of the dog (which I don't agree with, I prefer to see the sections based on the dog's demeanor and play style) -- small, medium and large. All sections were spacious. I was glad to see that the city had not wasted money on traditional dog agility equipment. All three sections had small rock outcroppings added which dogs naturally like to jump on plus they served as casual seating for the humans. Another negative was that each section was equipped with picnic tables, a big no-no inside dog parks. There were some benches. There were trees that were not yet mature, so there is not yet enough natural shade -- I would have liked to see each section have one manmade shade structure until the time years down the road that they new trees mature. There was a dual species (dog and human) water fountain in each section and a spray area outside the dog parks for rinsing off dirty dogs before they get in their owner's cars. Each section had two poop bag dispensers -- I would have liked to see a third in the back of each section, and an additional waste container in the back of each section if you want dog owners to comply with scooping the poop. The ground cover was a mix of grass and mulch, which worked out nicely. No restrooms for the humans, which is why I only rated it four stars. There was a fair sized off-street parking lot, which they will probably want to enlarge later to handle cars during the busy dog park times. Overall, it is a nice complex. Very cool dog themed art at the entrance to the park, too.
We love the Bonita Springs dog park. We specifically drive a little further just to come here. We love the large runs and the separate spaces for small, medium, and large dogs. The large trees help provide shade and cover during the hot summer months. Owners are always friendly locals and I have never encountered anyone bringing in an unfriendly dog. Our dogs always have such a good time here.
Nice park with 3 separate play areas based upon dog size. Nice walking trails around outside of medium and large dog area. Playground set for kids outside of dog area.
Absolutely fantastic dog park with separate dog size areas, fresh water inside each enclosure, and well maintained grass grounds. Lots of chairs available and shade to sit in.
This is a really really fun dog park with lots of nice people and nice dogs. There are different areas for different size dogs. It’s landscaped well and has plenty of seating for dog owners.
This is a great dog park very well maintained. It has everything you need to clean up after your pet and clean your pet after a fun filled great playdate at the park. We have found some times busier than others. If you're dog is overwhelmed by lots of dogs at one time you might want to show up later in the morning or early afternoon. We have met some great pet owners there and some simply wonderful pets of all types and sizes. 5 barks!
Southwest Florida Event Center
9. Southwest Florida Event Center
4.0
(363)
Permanently Closed
Event venue
Concerts & Shows
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First time and great experience. We went to see a tribute to Motown featuring Glen Leonard (former Temptations) and the Hitsville. The performance was breathtaking, highly entertaining and professional. We were on the first row just by the stage, and the sound was very good. Food and service were also really good. Quick and efficient. Looking forward to the next event... One piece of advice to the management: don't forget to respond to reviews, whether they are good or bad...
We went for the first time recently to see Samantha Fish and her band. We had great seats at this new dinner theatre. The food was OK and the service was quite good. The venue is new and we liked everything about the operation. It was clean and very well organized. While the do sell alcohol it is in no way a dive. Samantha was excellent as we knew she would be having seen her twice before. A sell out crowd was very enthusiastic about her fantastic blues guitar showmanship. We will most likely go again to see another act.
Truly an amazing venue! Loved our concert there, The Gin Blossoms, and we were able to enjoy the entire show. Smaller than a stadium and much more intimate, which allowed us to feel like we were just hanging out watching them perform. Tables and chairs were nice to be able to relax at, although not much space in between, so made moving out of chairs difficult and others had to get up so you could walk out. I recommend eating before you go, they have a minimum dollar amount of food you have to meet, and everything is quite expensive. The food was okay, but not worth the price. Our server Rebecca was awesome, she had to wait on at least 30-40 people in her section, but she still kept a smile on her face and made sure we had drinks the entire show! Definitely recommend his venue for any concert, we cannot wait to go again soon!
This place was exceptional! The building and facilities are eloquent and taken care of very well. The service and food was top notch, my prime rib was a 10. Sister Hazel and the opening band Letters From Jett sounded great! I had a blast and cannot wait to return! Also the owners are so kind and gracious, so many thank you are in order for Jennifer and Richard! 🙏 I highly recommend this venue if you are looking into seeing a concert and dining and having a unique experience! 10/10
Very nice venue I think all the seats were good had good food for a show club good service we had a great time will go back
Great all-around first time experience! Food was fantastic (we had fig and prosciutto flatbread, asparagus and THE BEST FRIES ever). Seriously, the hand cut, triple cooked fries were delicious. Drinks were well proportioned and not made hastily; Every bartender hates old fashioned's) but these were well crafted. On to the show - seating was at a comfortable table with a great view - and both the opening act and headliner (the Wailers) were awesome! What a great place to have in Bonita, we'll be back!
Here for a fund raiser. Phil Vassar was the headliner with Johnny Jensen opening. Johnny has a good voice and plays a mean guitar. Loved the show with Phil. Up close and personal, playing favorites and jamming on the piano. Hit a few covers (Piano Man was really great and his rendition of Walking In Memphis was phenomenal). Got a chance to meet and greet afterwards to boot. Great time, great venue.
Intimate venue to see a concert. Great schedule of rock and roll acts for boomers. Beverage and food service available during shows, right at your table. Saw the Outlaws there in January, 2019. Loved it.
Riverside Park
10. Riverside Park
4.6
(1331)
Park
Nature & Parks
This green space with a band shell hosts community events such as festivals & outdoor movies.
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I love the community events that are held here. I also attend church here on Sundays.
The Charlie Kirk prayer vigil was exactly what I had hoped. Quiet, reverent and sincere. Totally cool of Sugar shack to pause the music. If Mr. Kirk had the security we had he'd still be alive.
Riverside Park is decked out for the Happy Haunts Stroll. It's really cute and a great free activity for anyone to enjoy.
This is a wonderful park that is basically the hub for all the festivals during our winter season. There's a church service here every Sunday at 9:30, as well. Nearby there are a variety of eateries and live concert venues so if you were to just visit the park and sit you would be able to hear live music.
There are really three parks in a row, Riverside Park, Depot Park and Island Park. Just depending on which side of the railroad tracks (no longer operational) and which side of the bridge you are on. I walk my dogs here every week when in town. It’s really “Old Florida” at its best.
We went for a concert. Bring your lawn chairs; there are plenty of places to set up and get comfortable. Very enjoyable entertainment. Then walk 1/5 mile to For Heaven's Shakes for ice cream.
If you are in the neighborhood, stop at Riverside Park, and you will see a giant Banyan tree. This is not a busy tourist area, and there are parking spaces just close to the tree. Relax, and walk around it, and take a look at those long heavy branches!! Jack 🌲 December 16, 2023
Large park, yet intimate. I participated in a benefit festival for local victims of hurricane Ian. The crow was having fun. The stage and crew accommodations were stellar. Adequate parking around the area, with plenty of cross walks. A family- friendly area, with accessibility all around. Nov. 2022
Farmer Mike's U-Pick of Bonita Springs
11. Farmer Mike's U-Pick of Bonita Springs
4.4
(759)
Farmers' market
Sights & Landmarks
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Farmer Mike's U-Pick in Bonita Springs is a delightful destination for fresh produce and family fun! 🍎🌽 This charming farmer's market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, making it a fantastic spot for anyone who loves farm-to-table goodness. The kids will have a blast with plenty of activities like a bouncy house, playground, and hay bales to climb on. 🎈🌾 Currently, there are two corn mazes to explore—one regular and one with a Halloween theme to add some spooky excitement! 🌽👻 You can also enjoy a tractor tour around the farm, and don't miss the chance to pick your own sunflowers, a lovely touch to the experience. 🌻 For those looking to stock up for fall, there are plenty of pumpkins available at great prices. 🎃 Farmer Mike's is truly an excellent spot for a family outing, offering fun and freshness all in one beautiful setting! 🚜🍂
Stopped by to attend their Fall Festival 🥮 they had a good selection of pumpkins and you can even pick your own from the fields. They also have a sunflower field where you can pick sunflowers. They have corn maze and a haunted corn maze in the evening as well as a selection of activities for the kids.
It took us 7 years, after moving to Florida, to finally get to Farmer Mikes’s! We chose the Bonita location. It was nice to go with friends & have the experience but we left with a feeling that it wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be, unfortunately. Definitely have activities for younger kids with a farm irrigation tube slide, giant sand pit with farm giant tractors tires in it, basketball hoops, a small playground, bounce houses, swings & a mini corn maze made out of bales of hay. All of this is there but in my opinion could be leveled up to be done in a much for elevated way to create a better experience. It’s done pretty simply. For example in my opinion- a few things to upgrade this experience could be the farm irrigation Tube slide could have a second, much larger & taller option with two slides, for bigger kids, teens & adults to enjoy, maybe in a separate area. There could be a large open air jump pillow available, not bounce houses, or both options. A zip line, smaller tractor ride for just the kids to enjoy & maybe all of this spread out more. The current area where all the activities are at is too small & confined. This creates a closed in feeling, while we are outside in a field! There is one small tent with picnic tables near the activity area. This also felt unkept, with people leaving trash everywhere & the employees were not keeping it tidy. Definitely could have several of these around & available for families to use to eat & hydrate while taking a break. There is one tented area near the front with tables but during our time it was roped off for possibly a private event. As for the family friendly corn maze, most of the stations were broken, so my kid was not able to solve the puzzle to win a prize. He still made it through the maze in under 30 mins. The cutest part of the entire place was The Pumpkin House & the coffee vendor located near this spot. That coffee vendor had the best coffee I’ve ever had, like ever & I drink a lot of coffee. The Pumpkin house was amazingly decorated & perfect for fall pictures! If they took this concept & elevated the entire experience like this one spot, the whole Farmer Mikes experience would be amazing. There’s a farmers market which has a small restaurant & the produce looked fresh along with the premade goodies offered for sale. The fresh strawberry lemonade was a big hit for my boys & worth the wait. The food looked really good but we ordered from a vendor instead. The tractor ride, we missed out on because it got too busy later in the evening. There’s ax throwing but you have to pay more money to partake, doesn’t come with the entrance fee There are vendors around with coffee ( best coffee ever), boba, chocolate, ice cream, pizza, Asian cuisine, Italian cuisine & dipping dots where all the vendor offerings the night we went. The pumpkin patch is smaller & we didn’t pick from there, we just bought one at the cute tent that had some already picked. Be prepared to spend money on your per pound, pay by the weight pumpkin! The sunflower patch is tucked in the back, next to the haunted corn maze, unfortunately we missed the season & they were mostly gone. You pay per flower For the older kids & adults…the main attraction would be the haunted corn maze, if you like to be scared! This starts late at night & be prepared to wait in a long carline to get onto the property to park. So plan ahead! As for parking, there is a substantial amount but there will be some walking to get into the place. But tickets ahead, print or download the QR code, to have on your phone to get in. Wear closed toe shoes, the entire place is sand, dirt & grass…It’s in a field so your feet will get dirty. Oh and lastly there are ports potties available which I find annoying. This is such a favorite & popular spot for locals & visitors - not just for Halloween! So I kinda think they could level up the bathroom situation with a “porta potty trailer” , trailer, that is a mobile bathroom, that is a better option. And there should be two, one near family area & maze area
Very nice to take the children and have fun, BUT: My 8-year-old son fell and hit his head when he fell through that hole, thank God he is fine, and also the normal entrance costs $9 per person, BUT to enter the barn $20!!!! I feel it’s exaggerated! But well .... I thought it was better, I had a lot of expectations of the place
Fun place to vist especially the haunted corn maze. Pumpkin ice cream cone was delightful. Great fun for kids of all ages. Farmer's market had a great variety. Fun hayride around the corn fields
I always enjoy visiting here for the annual pumpkin festival. They offer several options for food and drinks, activities for kids and adults and have vendors selling unique items. Best of all, you can purchase pumpkins of various sizes and colors and cut your own sunflowers. Fun experience for all ages.
I love this farm! It’s great to go any day but extra nice during the fall fast and some of the other events. We are also participating in their annual CSA program for the first time. Each week’s delivery has been amazing! I’ve never seen a more perfect eggplant and all of the fruits and vegetables were in pristine condition and extra tasty! It also includes a bouquet of flowers each week, which just brings some extra cheer! The person who overseas the CSA program is extremely nice and response promptly to questions! I also appreciate the attention to detail. I had recently moved into a new house and notified them in the herb. They gave me that week was Sage, which was greatly appreciated as I believe it’s blessings for a new home. The sunflowers were also very cheerful. This next week got some Thanksgiving themed items and fall themed items. Highly recommend for anyone to try next year!
I think $20 a person to get into this place is ridiculous. They told me that was for the mazes the bounce houses digging area, the pumpkin patch, the sunflower, patch the hayride, etc. With that being said 90% of the stuff wasn’t even running when we were there. There was no pumpkin patch to go to or sunflowers to pick. None of the vendors were open. And to top it off with they charge me $23 for a pumpkin. I could’ve bought at Publix for nine bucks. But that being said I was there three years ago with my grandson. The place was amazing. Now it’s rundown and overpriced extremely dirty broken toys laying around trash everywhere. Save your money go to Lake Park. Much better time.
Cullum's Bonita Trail
12. Cullum's Bonita Trail
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I have lived here 22 years and had never been. Highly recommend.
Private Chef Sebastian Mazzotts
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Beautiful day spent at the Farmers market & Art Walk.... I would recommend this Saturday treat. We will definitely be back
Outstanding crab cakes , easy to cook at home . Large chunks of delicious crab meat .
Love the Promenade and the Farmers Market, they have so many really good stands. Try the cheese at Stamp--- not sure if the name but great cheese curds with garlic & dill and jack cheese with basil. The vegetable stands are great, pick up some heirloom tomatoes 😋 and the fresh bread stands so good that you will want to eat the bread in your car. Every Saturday it's the place to be.
Lovely day to enjoy some fresh foods and some arts and crafts. Nice variety of fruits, veggies, cheeses, and prepared foods.
I would HIGHLY not recommend using this Farmer's Market if they decide to use delivery service again in the future. They were missing items from the order, there were moldy fruits delivered and overall a poor example set forth for customer service on their final delivery. I have tried to contact their "listed" number multiple times, emailed their company multiple times and even tried to text the listed number. No response. I tried to help out with the local market during this time only to have them throwing their hands up at the last delivery. If I could give zero stars I would. It's a bad reflection on the community.
Great vendors here. Grabbed great jellies and soaps. Also found 2 guys there from about that grout who did color grout sealing very very reasonable and did such an incredible job. I never would have thought I'd find so much in one place. I go almost every saturday
Always a great experience. Fresh fruit and veggies much less expensive than grocery stores. Pickles and olives that are our favorite. Bakery, seafood, hand crafted jewelry and clothing. The market moves to different locations during the week. Today we even had live music. Vacationers and locals alike, this is a must if you enjoy the outdoors, music and a great variety of food and treats. Highest recommendations. Plus dog friendly for friendly dogs.
This is the best “farmers” market in SWFL imo. I come here every Saturday for produce. There are 3 different large produce stalls to choose from. Farmer Mikes has a stall with the best heirloom tomatoes and local farmer produce. There’s a stall with a higher Asian Produce focus, and a stall with a higher focus on locally produced citrus/fruit. Many specialty stalls including cheese, beef, seafood, Italian, German, French, pastries, bakery, flowers, coffee, bbq, along with many other niche stalls. So if you actually like to buy food, this is the “farmers” market to go to. The only challenge is that as the season progresses, the crowds get bigger and the parking gets more troublesome. Still it’s worth the trouble.
Rodes Seafood Restaurant
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Family-run seafood restaurant & market featuring a bar & lounge with TVs & live entertainment.
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Fantastic! We drove down from Minnesota and got in a little later than planned. We walked into the restaurant at 830p and they still served us, HAPPILY. I would've been so frustrated if I was the wait staff because it was my family of 7, who hadn't seen eachother in 10-15 years. But they weren't. They were very accommodating, friendly, and they have great food. Choose Rodes if you like seafood.
Great Food and a Great story... Be sure to visit the store front.... staff was helpful and friendly....
This place was horrible! The food was very cold and the portions were extremely small. Never will I return to this place. This was for $30 NOT including drinks. Very disappointed!
A great place for food. It draws an older crowd but still worth going if you have kids. I have encountered some firm/rude waitstaff but most are great. Bartenders are great. Drink and food specials are amazing. Prime rib and grouper options are fantastic.
Best part of this place are the staff. They all seem very nice and cordial. Place looks ok and clean. Then to the food, is overpriced for the product you get nothing that delicious or plentiful. Two of us had the so called Captains Platter lists Cod as a fish which are just pieces not a main dish, to go with shrimp couple oysters and clam strips all breaded and fried covering the size of meat a few veggies green beans under cooked on three plates ordered. For $28.00 sure don't see the value.
We have eaten lunch and dinner at Rodes in the last two weeks. Both times service was excellent and so was the food. The fish bites are truly delicious and my hubby had walleye which he loved. Salad, rolls and veggies -all good. Reasonable prices too. Can't wait to go again.
Just ate dinner there and had one of the worst services I've ever had. We both ordered early bird specials and that's the last we saw of our waitress. The food was good, but waited forever for our bill. She dropped it off and left quickly. I was charged the regular price for my dinner, another looong wait to tell our waitress. She had to find the manager to correct it. Another long wait, finally received correct bill. Many diners around us were experiencing the same poor service.
They've got fresh seafood in their seafood market, and their little tourist shop is cute. For a while they really went downhill, but we'd heard they made changes so we went to lunch there. $65 later we were thoroughly disgusted. I ordered and was charged for grouper, and I assure you that it was not grouper! I couldn't quite place the fish they substituted, but as soon as I do I'll update. Bottom line is that we won't be back, and will share our experience with others to save them eating their time and money.

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