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.
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