A Fort Myers Beach bar with an outsized personality matched only by its name, The Whale delivers cold drinks and beach-bar energy in a casual, welcoming setting on the island. It’s the kind of local spot where the regulars outnumber the tourists and everyone gets treated the same — which is to say, well. Cold beer, good cocktails, and a come-as-you-are attitude make this a reliable escape from the louder, more tourist-facing options on Times Square. Fort Myers Beach’s best-kept secret among the bars that know their crowd.
