Bunche Beach

Bunche Beach is located in Fort Myers in Florida, a wetland area that provides pristine and natural recreation spots, whilst protecting local ecosystems. The beach covers some seven hundred acres, set against a backdrop of exotic plants and the colonial type beauty of this, one of the oldest parts of Florida.

The beach has tidal areas on the San Carlos Bay. Part of it runs along salt flats to the Mangrove forests, where those walking on the beach can see a variety of wildlife. In fact, photographers frequently hike through the beach's dunes to capture breathtaking images of the local flora and fauna. Even the sunsets along the beach are outstanding.

The beach has a large activity type center that is located on a large fishing pier. Environmentally friendly restrooms and a three hundred foot boardwalk are part of its immediate charms. However, unlike most beaches in the area, all of the facilities are powered by the sun and there is no fresh water. The large parking lot can accommodate about one hundred cars, including electrical cars with complementary, solar paying and recharging stations.

Bunche Beach was opened to the public in 1949. It has expanded to include facilities for festivals, BBQs and other types of events and ceremonies. In fact, it has been conserved and protected well, keeping it true to its original form and still virtually untouched in places so that visitors can see local landscapes at their best.