Start early and head south from Fort Myers toward Lovers Key State Park before the heat and beach traffic build. From central Fort Myers, it’s usually a 25–35 minute drive depending on where you’re picking up the McLaren 720s, and the route is simple: stay toward US-41/Tamiami Trail and follow the coastal approach into Bonita Springs. The roads around here are smooth enough for a supercar, and the first stretch over the bridges and causeways gives you that low, open Gulf-side feel without having to rush. Park up, take a slow walk around the mangroves and calm water, and enjoy the contrast of a very fast car and a very unhurried morning. Entry is typically a small state-park fee, around $8 per vehicle, and it’s worth being there close to opening if you can; mornings are cooler, quieter, and much easier for photos.
From Lovers Key, cruise north to Bonita Beach for a quick stop that feels like classic southwest Florida: white sand, low-rise shoreline, and a relaxed beach-town vibe without the packed resort energy. It’s a short hop—usually 10–15 minutes—and you can just pull over for a beach walk, a few photos with the car, and a look at the surf before heading on. Then make your way to Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach for lunch. It’s a solid choice for seafood and drinks with a laid-back waterfront atmosphere, and for this area it’s one of the easiest places to get in and out without overthinking it. Expect roughly $20–35 per person, and if you arrive a little before noon or after the main lunch rush, parking and seating are easier.
After lunch, keep the day loose and do the kind of drive that fits the car: low-speed, top-down, and unhurried along Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. This is less about a destination and more about the atmosphere—beach shops, casual restaurants, palms, and steady people-watching as you roll the island’s main strip. Traffic can slow down, especially on a busy Friday afternoon, so treat it as part of the experience rather than a problem. Your next stop, Lynn Hall Memorial Park, is one of the easiest places to pause, park, and walk straight onto the sand near the pier area. It’s a good mid-afternoon reset, and there’s usually enough going on to make it feel lively without being overwhelming.
Finish by heading to Bowditch Point Park at the north end of Fort Myers Beach for sunset, which is the right way to end this kind of day. Plan to arrive about 60–90 minutes before sunset so you can settle in, walk the shoreline, and catch the light shift over the water. It’s quieter than the center of the beach, with a calmer, more natural feel and great golden-hour photos if you want one last shot with the McLaren 720s before turning back. For the drive home, leave with a little buffer after sunset so you’re not fighting peak dinner traffic on Estero Boulevard or the bridge exits; if you want one last easy stop on the way back, grab a quick drink or dessert closer to Fort Myers rather than trying to force anything else onto the island.