Service Area
Bonita Springs
Refined coastal charm and waterway living on the Paradise Coast
By Larissa Locke, Expert Real Estate Advisor
Integrity 1st Group · eXp Realty · FL License #3407292
Relaxed Luxury with Exceptional Value
Bonita Springs offers a distinctive alternative to the more formal atmosphere of Naples. Known for its river and bay access, beautiful beaches at Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach, and a growing culinary and cultural scene, Bonita Springs appeals to buyers who want the Southwest Florida lifestyle with a more relaxed, genuine character.
The Bonita Springs real estate market includes waterfront properties along the Imperial River, golf course communities like Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing, and newer developments offering excellent value in the $400K to $2M range. The community continues to grow while maintaining the charm that makes it special.
Larissa Locke serves as an expert advisor for buyers and sellers in Bonita Springs, providing honest comparisons, local knowledge, and strategic guidance for every transaction.
Bonita Springs Highlights
Price Range
$400K – $2M+
Active market
Bonita Springs — Right Now
Bonita Springs has seen meaningful growth in its dining, arts, and community event calendar. Here is what is shaping the lifestyle right now as the fall season gets underway.
Dining Developments
- Acqua Bistecca — Chef Michael Mina's Italian steakhouse, now open at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, adding a significant fine-dining option to the Bonita Springs waterfront
- Cali Coffee — first Southwest Florida location opened in Bonita Springs, expanding local coffee culture
- Craft Spirits Social — new bar concept opened in January at Bonita Springs
- Cazaroto Pizza & Pasta — Brazilian-style pizza and pasta, opened in February 2026
- Wichcraft — gourmet sandwich shop opened this spring at Entrada Plaza, adding to the growing Bonita Springs dining scene
- Philly's Famous Cheesesteaks & Hoagies : opened on Bonita Beach Road as the fall season got underway
- • Doug's Seafood : closed its longtime Bonita Springs location at the end of August 2026
Community Events & Happenings
- Bonnet Springs Park — Cars & Coffee the first Saturday of each month, plus family-friendly nature events year-round along the Imperial River
- Live Music at The Center Bar — regular live performances at The Promenade at Bonita Bay, including bands on weekend evenings
- Performing Arts Center — touring shows and musicals at Arts Bonita Actors Theatre with year-round programming
- Bonita Springs Invitational Art Festival — November 21-22, 2026 at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
- Candlelight Concert Series — including A Tribute to The Beatles on October 10, 2026 at the Music & Arts Community Center in Bonita Springs
- Bonita Springs Fall Art Festival — October 24-25, 2026 at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
- Bonita Springs Farmers Market — season opened October 3 and now runs Saturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at The Promenade at Bonita Bay through April
- Happy Haunts Downtown Bonita Springs — the immersive Halloween stroll, typically late October along the city center
- Stardust Memories Big Band — December 8 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs, a free evening of classic big band music
- Bonita Springs Art Walk : a monthly art walk along The Promenade at Bonita Bay, running October through April