Small, no-frills Mexican near the Walmart strip: authentic, unfussy tacos away from the tourist crowds.

Three-level beachfront icon rebuilt after Ian: seafood, smoked BBQ, nightly music and a rooftop sunset lounge.

One of SWFL’s top live-music beach bars: bands nightly, weekend DJs, karaoke and award-winning drinks.

Twenty-plus years steps from the sand: the coldest beer on the beach, a top grouper sandwich and nightly music.