# Bonita Springs & Estero: e-bike riding guide (Naples Electric Bikes) > Bonita Beach, the Hickory Boulevard barrier island, Lovers Key, and Old Florida history in downtown Bonita and Koreshan. Canonical page: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/bonita-springs-estero published 2026-10-10, updated 2026-10-10. Bonita Springs and Estero sit at the north end of our delivery zone, and they ride like two different places. Out west, Hickory Boulevard runs the length of a skinny barrier island lined with small public beach paths, with Lovers Key State Park at the far end. Inland, downtown Bonita along Old 41 is a compact cluster of Old Florida: a riverfront park, a garden open since 1936, and a breakfast cafe within a block or two. Estero adds Koreshan State Park and Coconut Point. Ride the beach side and the downtown side as separate outings; US 41 and the six-lane stretch of Bonita Beach Road sit between them. ## At a glance - Good for: Beaches, Nature, History, Long rides - Distance from our base: Inside our delivery zone - Best bike: RadRunner, for range and beach gear - Average ride time: 45 min - 3 hours - Best time of year: Oct - May; summer mornings - Terrain: Flat, with gentle bridge rises over the passes on the way to Lovers Key. - Traffic: Light on Hickory Blvd and downtown side streets. Heavy on US 41 and Bonita Beach Rd east of Old 41. - Bike lanes: Bike lanes and sidewalks on the six-lane section of Bonita Beach Rd; a path along the east side of Hickory Blvd. - Surface: Paved roads and sidewalks; multi-use trails at Lovers Key. - Map center: 26.3819, -81.8263 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bonita+Springs,+FL ## What it's like to ride here **The beach side.** Bonita Beach Road ends at the Gulf, and Hickory Boulevard turns north along the barrier island. Between the road and the water are numbered Lee County beach accesses, each a short sandy path with a few parking spaces that fill early. On a bike you roll right up, lock up, and walk onto a quiet stretch of sand. Keep going north and Hickory becomes Estero Boulevard, crossing the Big Hickory Pass and New Pass bridges to Lovers Key State Park. **The downtown side.** Old 41 Road is where Bonita Springs started. Riverside Park sits on the Imperial River with the historic Liles Hotel and a row of artist cottages, and Everglades Wonder Gardens, open since 1936, is a block north. It's a small area, best treated as a slow loop with a long breakfast in the middle. **Estero.** Koreshan State Park preserves the settlement of an 1890s utopian community on the Estero River, and Coconut Point is the area's big open-air shopping center. The Village of Estero has a long-range bike and pedestrian plan, but for now many of its main roads are built for cars, so use the quieter connectors and ride to a destination rather than along the main roads. ## Lovers Key by bike Lovers Key is one of the best rides in our zone, and a bike is the best way to arrive. The state park charges **$2 per person on foot or bike**, versus $8 for most cars, and beach access is through walking and bicycle entry points. The park also has about five miles of multi-use trails shared by hikers and cyclists. From Bonita Beach Park it's close to 5 miles each way up Hickory and Estero Boulevards, so plan on a half day with beach time. You don't need to cross the Big Carlos Pass bridge to Fort Myers Beach to reach the park; that bridge is just beyond it. ## Beach parks under repair Lee County closed the parking lots and amenities at **Bonita Beach Park** and **Little Hickory Island Park** on September 8, 2026 for Hurricane Ian repairs, with no reopening date announced. The beaches themselves stay open to people arriving on foot, which makes this a good season to come by bike. Don't count on restrooms or showers at either park, and check the county beach pages before you go. The county also notes that storm debris can be buried in the sand, so wear beach shoes. ## Cross US 41 and Bonita Beach Rd at the lights > US 41 and Bonita Beach Road east of Old 41 are six-lane, high-speed roads. Cross them only at signalized crosswalks, and walk the bike if a crossing feels rushed. On Hickory Boulevard, use the path on the east side and watch for cars turning into the beach accesses. ## Stops worth working in Ride wherever you like; these are the stops locals point visitors to. Coordinates are latitude, longitude. ### 1. Bonita Beach Park (Beaches) Lee County's main Bonita beach, right where Bonita Beach Road meets the Gulf, with wide sand and Doc's Beach House next door. - Riding tip: Parking lot and amenities closed for Ian repairs since Sept 8, 2026. Walk in through Beach Access #1 next door. - Address: 27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.331045, -81.845606 - Website: https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/bonitabeach ### 2. Doc's Beach House (Food & drink) Long-running, casual beachfront spot beside Bonita Beach Park. Burgers, drinks, and your toes nearly in the sand. - Address: 27908 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.331913, -81.845918 - Website: https://www.docsbeachhouse.com ### 3. Hickory Blvd beach accesses (Beaches) A string of small numbered public beach paths along the barrier island. Free, open dawn to dusk, and much quieter than the main park. - Riding tip: Car spaces are few and fill early; a bike just locks up at the entrance. - Address: Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.344575, -81.851165 - Website: https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/bonitabeachaccess ### 4. Little Hickory Island Park (Beaches) Quieter beach park near the north end of Hickory Blvd, by Big Hickory Pass. - Riding tip: Parking closed for repairs since Sept 8, 2026, but the beach is open to anyone arriving on foot or by bike. - Address: 26082 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.358545, -81.859271 - Website: https://www.leegov.com/parks/beaches/littlehickory ### 5. Lovers Key State Park (Parks & nature) Barrier-island state park with a long, natural beach and about five miles of multi-use trails shared by hikers and cyclists. - Riding tip: $2 per person by bike vs. $8 per car. About 5 miles each way from Bonita Beach; plan a half-day out-and-back. - Address: 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 - Coordinates: 26.396875, -81.872962 - Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lovers-key-state-park ### 6. Riverside Park (Parks & nature) Free downtown park on the Imperial River with the historic Liles Hotel, artist cottages, a butterfly garden, and shaded picnic spots. - Riding tip: Kayak and canoe rentals operate from one of the cottages; the Imperial River is part of the Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail. - Address: Old 41 Rd at the Imperial River, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 - Coordinates: 26.340974, -81.779587 ### 7. Everglades Wonder Gardens (Parks & nature) Old Florida botanical garden and refuge for rescued birds and reptiles, open since 1936. A shaded, unhurried hour off the bike. - Riding tip: One block north of Riverside Park. Open 9am to 4pm, last entry 3pm; admission charged. - Address: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 - Coordinates: 26.343316, -81.779601 - Website: https://wondergardens.org ### 8. Coconut Point (Shopping) Estero's big open-air shopping and dining center, with dozens of stores and restaurants along walkable streets. - Riding tip: Approach on Via Coconut Point rather than US 41. - Address: 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero, FL 33928 - Coordinates: 26.403979, -81.807653 - Website: https://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point ### 9. Koreshan State Park (Attraction) The preserved settlement of the Koreshan Unity, an 1890s utopian community, with restored buildings, gardens, and the Estero River. - Riding tip: $2 per person by bike. The entrance is on Corkscrew Rd, a 45 mph road, so keep the Corkscrew stretch as short as you can. - Address: 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928 - Coordinates: 26.432666, -81.81539 - Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park ## Local tips - Bonita Beach Park and Little Hickory Island Park: parking and restrooms closed for Ian repairs since Sept 8, 2026. Beaches open on foot or by bike. - State parks charge $2 per person arriving by bike, at both Lovers Key and Koreshan. - Lee County beach parking is $2/hr at Bonita Beach Park. Bikes park free. - Wear beach shoes; the county warns that hurricane debris can be buried in the sand. - Treat the beach side and the downtown side as separate rides. US 41 and the six-lane part of Bonita Beach Rd sit in between. - The planned Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) would add a car-free spine through the area. It is not rideable yet. ## Pair with - [North Naples](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/north-naples/md): Ride Vanderbilt Drive south from Bonita Beach Road to Barefoot Beach, Delnor-Wiggins, and Vanderbilt Beach. - [Downtown Naples](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/downtown-naples/md): A barrier-island beach day up north, then 5th Avenue and a beach-end sunset for a classic Naples evening. ## Book a bike for this ride Naples Electric Bikes delivers e-bikes to homes, hotels, and vacation rentals in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero (free inside the zone). Every rental includes a helmet, lock, pannier bag, mirror, orientation at delivery, and roadside assistance. Book at https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/ or deep-link with dates: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/?start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD. Orders must be placed before 8 PM Eastern the evening before the start date. Phone (239) 315-3068.