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We recently went to Bonita Springs on family vacay and wanted to share with you our top favorite things to do in Bonita Springs, Fl as you prepare to go on a spring break or family vacation. We did them and would recommend!

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1. Visit Doc’s Beach House

Doc’s had a really cool vibe from their restaurant on the water to their actual beach. Best part was that the beach had shade, which was huge for us especially with babies in tow. It was also nice to not have to haul food and drinks down to the water and could just grab something right there.

Doc’s Beach House had a great Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich, grilled chicken salad, shrimp tacos and chicken Philly sandwich. If you are looking to just get a drink, the upstairs bar had a fabulous atmosphere.

a photo of Morgan Molitor with her family at Bonita Beach, one of the things to do in Bonita Springs when you come on vacation or spring break

2. Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grill

Coconut Jack’s is where we ate the first night and the ambiance and food were really good! This was our favorite restaurant we ate at. Again, it was right on the water so the view was my favorite. We even got to see an alligator swimming around right off where we were sitting, which actually freaked me out! Ha! But I loved that the boys got to see their first alligator. Coconut Jack’s has been voted the best Bonita’s waterfront restaurant for a number of years now and we know why.

It has a complimentary valet and it’s a first come first serve seating.

Morgan and Jamie Molitor and their two sons on the way to go eat at Mel's Diner | this restaurant is a must for things to do in Bonita Springs

3. Bonita Beach

The home Jamie’s parents rented was just walking distance from Bonita Beach, which was really nice. Bonita beach is just a long strip of beautiful white sand, it is convenient and has multiple access points! Beckam and I took a walk to the beach every morning and almost every night. And then we spent a good three days just relaxing all day, playing and swimming on the beach.

After you are done relaxing, head down to Doc’s Beach House for a drink, snack or meal.

4. Mel’s Diner

We found an amazing breakfast spot, called Mel’s Diner. It brought me back to the Guest House days. I do have a big heart for small town breakfast joints as my parents raised me in one. Mel’s Diner is locally owned and operated. As they say, they have been waking up Bonita Springs with the Best Breakfasts Near ME for decades and I agree. Add this place to your things to do in Bonita Springs list.

5. Sweet Melissa’s Homemade Ice-Creams & Key Lime Pies

Sweet Melissa’s Ice Cream Shoppe is a must when in Bonita Springs, FL. This ice cream parlor features a wide range of flavors, plus pies, shakes, and sundaes. We really enjoyed it. We heard that it’s voted Bonita’s Best Ice Cream, Key Lime Pie & Bonita’s Best Milkshakes for the past 8 years. Add it to your top things to do in Bonita Springs list.

6. Everglades

One of the days all the boys traveled over to the Everglades to take the Gator Park airboat rides. They even brought Greyson with and Jamie said at first he was a little scared he wouldn’t get on the boat. But once he finally did, he had the time of his life and loved every minute he got to hang with the boys. Sadly they didn’t see any alligators, but as a momma I was ok with that! I guess this time of the year they all swim inland. This activity is a great one to put on your things to do in Bonita Springs list.

7. Kamoon Sushi

The last night we were there we ate at Kamoon Sushi and it was sooo delicious! Although it wasn’t on the water and in a strip mall, everything we ordered we’d recommend. Even Beckam and Greyson were inhaling it.

There were a handful of other fun things we had on our list to-do like Barefoot Beach, Lover’s Key, and Momentum Brewhouse…but that will just have to wait until next time!