Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs is a city of 55,904 people in Lee County, Florida, founded in 1999.
Why visit Bonita Springs
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bonita Beach Causeway, Hodges University, Bonita Springs School and Koreshan State Historic Site.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Bonita Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is a city in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 53,644 at the 2020 census, up from 43,914 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, on the state's southwest coast.
From the Wikipedia article Bonita Springs, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bonita Beach Causeway
Bridge · 7.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Hodges University
School · 6.1 mi
Private university located in the U.S. state of Florida
Museums and landmarks6
Bonita Springs School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic school in Bonita Springs, Florida, USA
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Koreshan State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
State park in Lee County, Florida, USA
Mound Key Archeological State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Florida State Park, located in Estero Bay, USA
Dixie Highway from Fort Myers to Marco (1919)
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Golf Club at Palmira
Golf course · 4.7 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Osprey, Egret & Ibis Courses
28501 Matteotti View, Bonita Springs
Hunters Ridge Golf and Country Club
Golf course · 3.3 mi
18 hole Par 72
12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, Bonita Springs
The Club at the Strand
Golf course · 4.9 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Sabal, Savannah & Preserve Courses
5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Ceremony Brewing
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Chicken, Diner, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
10441 Packinghouse Lane
Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Donut · 2.2 mi
28155 South Tamiami Trail
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger · 1.6 mi
10347 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00
Leonis Pizzeria Bonita
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
4131 Bonita Beach Road Southwest, Naples
Mo-Sa 11:00 - 22:00,Su 12:00 - 22:00
Noodle Saigon Restaurant
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 4.3 mi
13500 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
We-Mo 11:00-21:00
Old 41 Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop, Burger, Sandwich, Fish And Chips · 1.7 mi
25091 Bernwood Drive, Bonita Springs
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Skillets
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Pancake, Sandwich · 1.8 mi
9174 Bonita Beach Road Southeast
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Survey Cafe
Cafe · French · 0.9 mi
10530 Wilson Street
Tu-Sa 08:30-14:00; Fr-Sa 15:30-20:30; Su 08:00-14:00
A Table Apart Global Cuisine
Restaurant · Seafood, Hawaiian · 3.0 mi
4295 Bonita Beach Road Southwest, Naples
58 more on the map.
History
Bonita Springs' history dates back approximately 8,000 years, with evidence of early inhabitants including the Calusa Indians. In the 1870s, the US Army Corps of Engineers surveyed the area, establishing a camp along what is now the Imperial River. This site became known as Survey, and the river was called Surveyor's Creek.
In the 1880s, Braxton Comer bought 6,000 acres around Survey and brought indentured families to work on his plantation. By the early 20th century, developers decided to rename the area Bonita Springs to make it more appealing to settlers and investors. By 1912, streets and avenues were laid out, and the names Survey and Surveyor's Creek were changed to Bonita Springs and the Imperial River, respectively.
The completion of a road to Fort Myers in 1917 and the extension of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's Fort Myers Southern Branch through Bonita Springs to Marco Island in the 1920s spurred significant growth. The Tamiami Trail, completed in 1928, further contributed to this development. During this time, Bonita Springs experienced a land boom, leading to the establishment of citrus groves and various tourist attractions, including the Everglades Wonder Gardens and the Shell Factory.
From the History section of Bonita Springs, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Days Inn & Suites Bonita Springs North Naples
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
27991 Oakland Drive, Bonita Springs
Hampton Inn Bonita Springs/Naples-North
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
27900 Crown Lake Boulevard, Bonita Springs
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort And Spa
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
Motel and hotel · 5.0 mi
11800 Coconut Plantation Drive, Bonita Springs
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bonita Springs
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
28090 La Plaza Bonita Loop, Bonita Springs
Churches and places of worship15
Iglesia Pentecostes Luz Divina
Church · Pentecostal · 3.1 mi
18 8th Street, Naples
Shopping19
Taste of Poland Market & Polish Deli
Grocery · Polish · 4.3 mi
13500 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
School · 0.5 mi
10141 W Terry St, Bonita Springs
Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs
School · 1.8 mi
28011 Performance Ln, Bonita Springs
Healthcare11
Michael G. Barile, M.D. Interventional Pain Management
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
Map of Bonita Springs
229 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 56°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 59°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 10.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 8.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 8.5 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 70°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 63°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 58°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap (13 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
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Estero 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- San Carlos Park 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Golden Gate 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Naples 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Villas 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Cypress Lake 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Iona 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Gateway 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Fort Myers 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Lehigh Acres 20 mi northeast, about 32 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
- Bonita Beach, No machine-readable author provided. Jswfl09 assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio, Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (3), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (2), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (1), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (1), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (5), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio, Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (9), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (13), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (6), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (4), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (5), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (10), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (12), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (11), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (2), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (7), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (4), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri- La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (8), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio, Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Shangri-La Hotel, Bonita Springs, Florida - panoramio (3), Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
- Bonita Springs FL School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koreshan SHS planetary court02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New gear is the best (Unsplash), Eddie Kopp fiveohfilms, CC0
- Virtual Reality. (Unsplash), Eddie Kopp fiveohfilms, CC0
- Sugarshack. (Unsplash), Eddie Kopp fiveohfilms, CC0
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- Pogonomyrmex badius casent0104422 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pogonomyrmex badius casent0104422 profile 2, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Florida Sunset, Katherine Johnson, CC BY 2.0
- ISS036-E-2959 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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