Why visit Bokeelia
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Josslyn Island Site, Mark Pardo Shellworks Site, Pineland Monument Park and Carver Preserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Bokeelia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bokeelia
Bokeelia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located on Pine Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 1,855, up from 1,780 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bokeelia is still home to one of Lee County's first pioneer families, the Padillas, who came by way of Cayo Costa.
From the Wikipedia article Bokeelia, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Josslyn Island Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Archaeological site in Lee County, Florida, USA
Mark Pardo Shellworks Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Archaeological site west of Bokeelia, Florida, USA
Pineland Archeological District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district near Pineland, Florida, USA
Useppa Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Island in Lee County, Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Pineland Monument Park
Park · 1.7 mi
This small park offers historical information of the Calusa Indians. It also offers a view of of the most spectacular sunsets.
13643 Waterfront Drive, Pineland
Carver Preserve
Park · 1.6 mi
This preserve is comprised of mangroves with mosquito ditches. The spoil piles have invasive exotic plants.
Bocilla Preserve
Park · 2.3 mi
Located on the north end of Pine Island, this site is characterized by mangroves, oak hammock, and tropical hardwood hammock.
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Bokeelia
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 52°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 80°F | 55°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 83°F | 58°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 62°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 74°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 83°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 56°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Punta Gorda 4 Ese (18 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lee County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Page Field (FMY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Pine Island Center 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Cape Coral 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- St. James City 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Punta Gorda 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Lochmoor Waterway Estates 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Iona 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Rotonda 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Sanibel 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- McGregor 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- North Fort Myers 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SabalDomingensisBokeeliaFl, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Princess donna, Aquahuntllc, CC BY-SA 4.0
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