San Carlos Bay & Bunche Beach Preserve is a great place to view the many species of birds and fauna native to Southwest Florida. The preserve includes over 719-acres of beach and wetland. Activities include bird watching, swimming, photography, walking, wading, paddling, viewing wildlife, fishing and educational activities.

Bunche Beach Preseve is a designated Great Florida Birding Trail site. For more information, maps and guides visit the Great Florida Birding Trail .

The parking lot is open dawn to dusk and costs $2.00 per hour.

Notice:Saltwater Fishing License is required to saltwater fish from shore. There is no fee for Florida residents.

Get Directions to San Carlos Bay & Bunche Beach Preserve Below:

18201 John Morris Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908


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