activities

Explore all that lies just beyond our Florida Gulf Coast hotel and resort. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is conveniently located minutes away from some of the area’s best attractions, including parks, beaches, museums, zoos and shopping. Take some time for just the two of you to explore the area around our Bonita Springs Florida resort, or plan an outing for the whole family. Whether by land or by sea, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the tropical paradise that surrounds our hotel. Take an unforgettable boat tour to one of Bonita Springs’ beautiful white sand beaches or tour Lover's Key State Park and shop the Miramar Outlets. Let us help you plan the perfect combination of relaxing or adventurous activities for your ideal vacation.

boat tours

Visit www.allwaterexcursions.com to learn more about the following tours. Our Concierge also has up-to-date information on all the available excursions. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have and make reservations for your boat tour(s) of choice.

Estero Adventure / Dolphin Watch
Our narrated half-hour tour of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve features local history, finding and identifying birds, dolphins, turtles, manatees and explaining the ecology of estuarine systems.

In Search of the Green Flash / Sunset Cruise
Relax on a wine and cheese sunset cruise of Estero Bay and watch for the Green Flash, a natural phenomenon that occurs when certain atmospheric conditions exist causing a green glow in the sky. Recommended for adults only.

Shelling Cruise
Relax on the beach at beautiful Lover’s Key State Park or comb the white sand for a variety of Florida shells. As you cruise to the beach aboard the Nautilus vessel, enjoy a narrated eco-tour and soak up the sun. Shelling cruise departure times vary throughout the year. The trip is approximately 1½ - 2 hours.

Dinner Cruise
Enjoy an exclusive dining experience at a private club or restaurant on the water, and learn all about Southwest Florida along the way. A narrated eco-tour explains the wildlife and vegetation you will spot as the boat ventures into mangrove trees and explores the area.

Private Charter Sailing
Charter sailing adventures include a half day or overnight excursion aboard a crewed yacht charter with activities like sightseeing, shelling excursions, or lunch / dinner cruises. Participate in a Sailing Regatta or simply sit back and watch a variety of sailboats navigate through markers along a Racing Course designed exclusively for your group.

Canoe / Kayak Tours
From Pine and Palmetto Uplands to the Mangrove Wetlands, canoe / kayak tours guide you through the Estero Bay Scrub and an historical journey of the Koreshan Village. You can also experience the spirit of the ancient Calusa Indians in a 6 ½ hour adventure to Mound Key which includes a 4½ mile paddle throughout the shell mounds of Estero Bay.

Airboat Rides and Tours
Journey through the Everglades and its “Mystical Maze of Mangroves” on an airboat ride and enjoy a variety of bird and other creatures in their natural habitats. Half or full day excursions are available.

water excursions

Moonlight Paddle
Experienced paddlers can travel beneath the night sky on a 9-mile, 3½ hour tour through the beautiful rivers of Estero Bay. There is also a half way turn around stop for those who prefer to be escorted back to the docks.

Scuba Diving Instruction and Excursions
On a scuba diving excursion, you will experience a whole new world of marine life below the surface of pristine waters. Swim among hundreds of species of marine life for the adventure of a lifetime.

Parasailing
View the breathtaking coastline of the Gulf of Mexico from 600 to 1,200 feet above. Fly through the skies and experience a free fall dip into the water below.

Water Skiing
Enjoy two ski, slalom, knee-boarding, wakeboarding, barefoot or tubing in a fresh-water lake along a sugar sand beach or in the back bays & inland waterways among the mangroves.

Beginners or advanced enthusiasts are welcome. Equipment, instruction and ski disciplines are included from a team of professional, competitive, recreational and experienced instructors. Half or full day charters are available.

Offshore Fishing
Gather your private group for a half or full day charter fishing experience, where your catch may include a variety of shark, grouper, cobia, barracuda, mackerel, amberjack, jewfish, permit, pompano, snapper, and many more. Enjoy beautiful views of real estate, white sandy beaches, and blue serene waters as you make your way to the Gulf of Mexico aboard a 45’ vessel.

Big Hickory Island Beach
Just a quarter-mile from the resort’s Lagoon Pool is a shuttle that takes you to the marina for a 15-minute boat ride to Big Hickory Island Beach, a secluded beach on the Gulf of Mexico. You might even spot dolphins and manatees along the way. Chairs and umbrellas are available at the beach, and keys to the solar powered restroom may be obtained from the boat crew. Big Hickory Island is a protected conservation area for shorebirds, Loggerhead sea turtles and other indigenous vegetation. Schedule changes may occur due to tidal levels or extreme weather conditions. Confirm daily departure times with the concierge.

outdoor activities

Everglades Wonder Gardens
Enjoy botanical gardens with trees from around the world, a large collection of Florida wildlife, more than 2,000 exotic birds, panthers, alligators, flamingos and bears.

Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The area boasts rare and endangered species, such as the American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee.

Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
One of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast, this park is 342 acres of natural land. Enjoy the natural surroundings and seek out the numerous animal species that reside there. Swimming is safe, and beach access is by boardwalk. 8,200 feet of beach and sand dunes with seat oats provide nesting sites for sea turtles during the summer months. Park Rangers offer a number of programs, including lectures and interpretive programs to educate the public about the importance of the environment and wildlife in Southwest Florida. The park has a butterfly garden, a one-mile nature trail, showers, a picnic area and a concession area.

Bird Watching
Explore our conservation preserve, Estero Bay and Big Hickory Island in search of great egrets, blue herons, osprey and other native species.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Participate in a swamp buggy or off-road bike tour through a cypress swamp.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Visit this gentle area of pristine wilderness, home to more than 200 species of birds, alligators and more.

Mound Key Expedition
Take a boat to the former home of the Calusa Indians. A guide will tour you through Indian shell mounds and the entire island.

Lover's Key State Recreation Area
This two-mile beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking and sunbathing. The area is home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits and bald eagles.

Clam Pass County Park
Explore the 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3,200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico at Clam Pass County Park.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area
This park's mile-long stretch of white sugar sand has been rated as one of the best beaches in the nation. The beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, and picnicking.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Enjoy a full day of fun activities in the zoo’s tropical setting. A paved path winds past rare animals residing in a jungle of exotic plants.

Pools
Guests have access to timeshare pools near our Hyatt hotel, including Alligator Alley with 1,000 feet of rambling river to float in an inner tube, tropical pools with underwater seating, Verandah Pool adult lap pool with adjacent hot tub and steam / sauna rooms, and Manatee Springs toddlers' pool.

shopping

Miromar Outlets
Located near Germain Arena in Estero, the Miromar Outlets feature assorted stores including Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Perry Ellis, DKNY, Coach Factory, Nautica and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Bell Tower Shoppes
Enjoy this outdoor mall with more than 50 boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants, as well as meandering walkways where live entertainers perform in the evenings.

Edison Mall
Shop the Edison Mall where Burdines, Dillard's, JC Penney and Sears are the anchor stores.

The Promenade
Discover an extraordinary collection of fine shops including ladies apparel, jewelry, art galleries and boutiques. Enjoy fine or casual dining with seating available inside and out near sparkling waterfalls and ponds. The tropical ambiance of the Promenade is an inviting and memorable shopping experience.

Waterside Shoppes
The Waterside Shoppes feature stores including Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Village on Venetian Bay
Browse through more than 50 waterfront specialty shops with upscale clothing, art, jewelry, etc.

Coastland Center Mall
Visit Coastland Center Mall including Burdine's, Dillard's, JC Penney, Sears and more.

Third Street South
Third Street South features Tommy Bahama's, Chico's & other specialty shops

Fifth Avenue South
Take a trip to Fifth Avenue South in Downtown Naples – known as a miniature Rodeo Drive. Jewelers, galleries, antique shops and fashion boutiques line the Avenue with the finest quality shopping and dining.

Olde Marine Marketplace at Tin City
Olde Marine Marketplace at Tin City offers more than 50 shops selling souvenirs, nautical antiques, maps and sporting goods.

Naples Pier
Naples Pier features fine dining and upscale shopping.

The Shops at Coconut Point
Stroll through the Shops at Coconut Point with its many stores, restaurants and a multi-screen theater.

For Goodness Sake Marketplace and Café
Enjoy natural, nutritious foods at For Goodness Sake.

Page Field Commons
Page Field Commons is a popular shopping spot with stores such as Best Buy, Michaels, Toys R Us, Books-A-Million, Old Navy and Pier 1 Imports.

museums

Ft. Myers Historical Museum
Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view the exhibits. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour.

The Mound House: A Cultural & Environmental Learning Center
The Mound House is the oldest surviving home (ca. 1906-21) on Ft. Myers Beach built on a Calusa mound overlooking Estero Bay.

Ft Myers: Edison-Ford Winter Estates
Tours of the historical site include the homes, museum, laboratory and gardens.

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
Stroll through the 105-acre site with a museum, three nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, a gift shop and meeting and picnic areas.

Imaginarium Children's Museum
Let your child’s imagination run wild at the Imaginarium Children’s Museum.

Collier County Museum
Enjoy five acres of native gardens, two early Naples cottages, swamp buggies and a logging locomotive as you journey back over 10,000 years of Southwest Florida’s unique history.

Lionel Train Museum
Witness the multi-level Lionel Train Display in action and help operate Lionel accessories. Then ride the outdoor scale train pulled by live steam or diesel locomotives. Explore the original 1909 Soo Line Caboose and the 1947 Club Car.

art / theater

The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre serves up vibrant musicals after each lunch or dinner.

The Florida Repertory Theatre
The performing arts are presented in the historic Arcade Theatre, a charming, renovated Victorian playhouse.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Enjoy acts from Bill Cosby and Howie Mandel to Tony Bennett and Olivia Newton John, and concerts by The Southwest Florida Symphony.

Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Home of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonic Center for the Arts is the premier performing arts hall in Southwest Florida, hosting more than 400 events a year including world class dance, opera, classical and popular music and Broadway musicals.

Seminole Gulf Railway’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Board the Seminole Gulf Railway’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train and dine amid a hilarious “whodunnit" performance. Cocktails, fine wines and five-course dinners are served while guests help pinpoint the murderer as the mystery unfolds. The train winds north toward Punta Gorda on its three-and-a-half-hour trek, crossing the scenic Caloosahatchee River and the Intercoastal Waterway.

The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery of Fine Art at Edison College
Enjoy a variety of exhibitions at The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery of Fine Art.

Seaweed Gallery
With locations at Sanibel, Captiva and Matlacha, Seaweed showcases the works of more than 60 different artists and artisans. The gallery features art glass, pottery, photography, furniture, jewelry and paintings.

Big Arts
In addition to monthly changing exhibits by Southwest Florida based artists at its Phillips and Founders Galleries, Big Arts hosts workshops, a speakers forum, an independent film series and a variety of plays and special dance and musical performances.

ArtFest Ft. Myers
Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival takes place in downtown Ft. Myers in February. The free, two-day celebration of the arts decorates downtown with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children’s art activities.

Bonita Springs National Art Festivals
Bonita Springs National Art Festivals are held in January and March and feature the artwork of 206 national and international artists.