Why go
- Census-designated place in Florida, United States.
- Served by Coral Creek Airport.
History
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.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 18 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 18 routes: Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Fort Wayne, Greenville, Islip, Knoxville, Lexington KY, Niagara Falls, Peoria, Rockford, South Bend, Springfield, Springfield, Toledo, Youngstown
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Coral Creek Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Cayo Costa Ferry, 4.6 mi); routes include Cayo Costa Ferry, North Captiva Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bokeelia, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.