Houses and condos of all shapes, sizes and prices line the coast along Bonita Beach, Florida. With sand in the driveway and sunsets to watch every night, residents feel as if they are on permanent vacation. And the beaches here are as varied as the residences.

Lovers Key State Park has consistently been rated one of the state's top beaches by various travel shows and is a popular spot for secluded sunbathing, canoeing and kayaking, picnicking, and biking and hiking. Just a couple miles away, Dog Beach is one of the few beaches in Southwest Florida where canines outnumber humans. Here man's best friend can be found swimming in the warm Gulf waters or playing Frisbee up and down the beach. Bonita Beach itself is a perfect place for a stroll or to watch a famous Southwest Florida sunset. Doc's Beach House is a popular eatery right on the beach. And finally Barefoot Beach is home to a private preserve area tucked away from homes and strip malls. It can be difficult to find since you first have to navigate through the upscale development of Lely Barefoot Beach but when you get there you'll discover it was well worth the hunt.