Why visit Iona
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Coral Bridge, Matanzas Pass Bridge, Tribby Arts Center and Legacy Gallery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Iona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Iona
Iona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 16,908 at the 2020 census, up from 15,404 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Iona, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Cape Coral Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
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Matanzas Pass Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks5
Legacy Gallery
Museum · 1.6 mi
17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers
Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Shell Point Gallery
Museum · 1.6 mi
17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers
Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Shell Point Golf Club
Golf course · 1.8 mi
18 hole Par 71
17500 On Par Blvd, Fort Myers
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Yacht Club Community Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting, the Yacht Club Community Park encompasses a wide range...
5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral
Rotary Park Environmental Center
Park · 2.4 mi
The preserved area can not be developed (that is why it is called a preserve) excluding the 9 acres of upland that the building, the dog...
5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Sunflower Cafe
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Sunflower Cafe is one of the Best American Restaurants in Fort Myers, FL. Indulge in delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, all...
11410 Summerlin Square Dr., Fort Myers Beach
Mo-Sa 06:30-20:30,Su 06:30-20:00
China Express III
Restaurant · Asian · 1.8 mi
16970 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:30
Lamotta's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.0 mi
15660-225 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Schnitzel House
Restaurant · German · 2.1 mi
17274 San Carlos Boulevard, Ft. Myers Beach
Mo-Sa 16:00-20:00
Tribby Café;Overlook Gallery
Cafe · Cafe · 1.6 mi
17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers
"Temporarily Closed";Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Rib City
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
11561 Majestic Palms Blvd, Fort Myers
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
18 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
11281 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach
Encore Fort Myers Beach
Campground · 1.5 mi
16299 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
Churches and places of worship7
The Village Church at Shell Point
Church · 2.3 mi
15100 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers
Shopping10
Serendipity: The Shop at the Tribby Arts Center
Shop · 1.6 mi
17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
School · 5.2 mi
8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
School · 2.1 mi
15570 Hagie Dr, Fort Myers
Healthcare8
Barbour Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers
Shell Point Employee Health & Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
15081 Shell Point Marina Dr, Fort Myers
Map of Iona
111 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 | 57°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 60°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 9.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 10.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 9.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 69°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 62°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap Hcn (8 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, 7 miles away.
- Cypress Lake 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Villas 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Cape Coral 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- San Carlos Park 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Fort Myers 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Estero 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Gateway 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Bonita Springs 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- North Fort Myers 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Lehigh Acres 21 mi east, about 34 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
- Iona, FL, USA - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Iona, FL, USA - panoramio (1), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Matanzas Pass Bridge, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cape Coral Bridge, Sanibel sun at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Shell Point Golf Course - panoramio (1), David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Shell Point Golf Course - panoramio (2), David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Anhinga Lake, Lawlietelle347, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mangrove rubbervine (Rhabdadenia biflora), Bob Peterson, CC BY 2.0
- Shell Point Golf Course - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Lightning at Cape Coral, Florida, CaptainBillyCatPants, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coton de tulear Bentley, CotonLover1*, CC0
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