Top 10 Retirement Communities Near Fort Myers, Florida You Should Visit

Retirenet Media Team

Tour these 55+ favorites for amenities, lifestyle, and location—then compare on RetireNet.com.

By Retirenet Media Team

Top 10 Retirement Communities Near Fort Myers You Should Visit

Fort Myers is a magnet for retirees who want sunshine, water access, golf, and an active social scene. The best way to find your fit is to tour a short list—then compare amenities, location, and home options side-by-side on RetireNet.com.

Below are 10 standout retirement communities near Fort Myers (including nearby North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, and Punta Gorda) worth adding to your tour schedule.

 

1) Serendipity (North Fort Myers)

If you want a convenient base close to Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Serendipity is a smart first stop. It’s set up for active days with social spaces and recreation options like a library, shuffleboard, barbecue/picnic areas, and a game room with billiards—plus even a driving range cage and putting green for golf lovers.
Address: 8791 Littleton Rd., North Fort Myers, FL 33903.
Tour tip: Ask about weekly activities in the clubhouse and which amenities are resident favorites.

2) Osprey Bay (Fort Myers)

Osprey Bay is positioned as a newer, coastal cottage-style 55+ option with lifestyle programming and “easy living” energy. RetireNet highlights mornings on the pickleball court and an overall beach-town vibe.
Address: 16711 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Tour tip: Walk the community at different times of day—pool, courts, and common areas—to see how the community “feels” in real life.

3) Indian Creek RV Resort & MH Community (Fort Myers Beach)

Want RV living and a packed amenity list? Indian Creek is built for an active, social retirement with features like pickleball, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, planned activities, and community dinners.
Address: 17340 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.
Tour tip: Ask how seasonal vs. year-round residents shape the social calendar.

4) Siesta Bay RV Resort (Fort Myers)

Siesta Bay stands out for “resort” energy—RetireNet notes two heated swimming pools, a fitness center, and tennis courts, plus an activities director keeping events rolling.
Address: 19333 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Tour tip: If you’re comparing RV + manufactured home options, ask what stays consistent year-round (clubs, events, classes).

5) Bonita Terra (Bonita Springs)

Bonita Terra is a gated 55+ community known for its “fun and enjoying life” culture, plus a long list of clubs and events (think potlucks, dances, softball, chorus clubs, painting classes, and singles clubs).
It’s also notably positioned less than 30 miles south of Fort Myers and close to Gulf Coast beaches.
Address: 25581 Trost Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
Tour tip: If community culture matters most, ask to see the monthly calendar—then talk to residents.

6) Harbor View (Punta Gorda)

If waterfront living is your priority, Harbor View is worth the drive. RetireNet describes it as a 55+ gated manufactured home & RV resort with waterfront living on the Peace River, plus amenities like a heated pool, clubhouse, fishing pier, and social events.
Address: 24325 Harborview Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33980.
Tour tip: Walk the waterfront areas and ask about boat/fishing access and scheduled community events.

7) Buttonwood Village (Punta Gorda)

Buttonwood Village offers a nature-forward, social lifestyle on 54 acres with stocked fishing lakes and a 4,800 sq. ft. recreation center. RetireNet highlights events like dances, arts & crafts, movie nights, plus a heated pool, shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits.
Address: 701 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Tour tip: Ask about seasonal rentals if you want to “test drive” the community.

8) Lakewood Village (Punta Gorda)

Lakewood Village is positioned for classic active adult living with a heated swimming pool, fitness center, shuffleboard courts, and a clubhouse, plus social activities.
Address: 5601 Duncan Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
Tour tip: If wellness matters most, focus your tour on fitness offerings and group classes.

9) Ventura Lakes (Punta Gorda)

Ventura Lakes is a gated 55+ option with a vacation-like setup: a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse events, plus outdoor perks like fishing lakes, walking trails, and shuffleboard.
Address: 27110 Jones Loop Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
Tour tip: Ask what clubs are most active right now—and which amenities get the most daily use.

10) Blue Heron Pines (Punta Gorda)

Blue Heron Pines brings a robust amenity lineup, with RetireNet listing features such as a community center, planned activities, fitness center, pools/spas, and a clubhouse.
Address: 29200 Jones Loop Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Tour tip: Ask how residents typically get involved—interest groups, clubs, weekly events, and seasonal highlights.

---

How to make your tours count (fast checklist)

When you tour, take notes on:

• Lifestyle fit: quiet vs. social, seasonal vs. year-round energy

• Amenities you’ll actually use: pool, pickleball, clubhouse events, fitness, dog areas

• Location: errands, beaches, medical, airport access

• Housing options: new vs. resale, rentals, RV sites, maintenance expectations

Then head to RetireNet.com to compare photos, amenities, and available homes—so your final decision is based on facts and feel.