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Bokeelia, Florida

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.

Type TownPopulation 1,855

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.

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 19 mi to the centre
28000 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 18 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Page Field (FMY) 21 mi to the centre
Fort Myers, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Coral Creek Airport 12 mi to the centre
Placida, FL, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cayo Costa Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.6 mi from the centre · Tropic Star Cruises
Outdoor
Cayo Costa Ferry
Ferry route · Tropic Star
Outdoor
North Captiva Ferry
Ferry route · Island Girl Charters
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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