Pelican Landing & The Colony of Bonita Springs

Pelican Landing of Bonita Springs

The naturally beautiful Pelican Landing community encompasses
2,365 acres in Bonita Springs, Florida. It is bordered on the south
by Spring Creek, which the State of Florida designated an
"Outstanding Florida Water," and on the west by Estero Bay, an
aquatic preserve leading to the Gulf of Mexico.
Careful planning and development of Pelican Landing has
preserved the pristine natural beauty of this community. Winding
roadways throughout the community are shadowed by majestic live
oaks, pine trees, and other native trees and vegetation. Intimate
neighborhoods are filled with wild palmettos, slash pines, and
Florida's state tree, the sabal palm.
Homeowners are encouraged to use existing vegetation in their
landscape plans and to supplement with native plants as much as
possible. By working with nature, our homeowners enjoy a
community that blends with its natural setting.
Pelican Landing had its start in 1985 with the creation of the
18-hole Pelican's Nest Golf Club. The course, set on 369 acres,
was specifically designed by golf course architect Tom Fazio to
serve the nearby Ritz Carlton and Registry hotel guests from sister
community Pelican Bay. As Pelican's Nest grew in popularity, the
developer- WCI, began purchasing the surrounding property. In
1989, the community of Pelican Landing emerged as a premier
residential community in this area.
The first residents of the community moved into Pelican Landing in
February 1990. Since then, Pelican Landing has grown to include
single family homes, villas, coach homes, garden condominiums,
mid-rise condominiums, and bay-front high-rise condominiums. A
beautiful 34-acre gulf island Beach Park is one of Pelican Landing
Community Association's amenities. It is located at the northern
end of Big Hickory Island, the Beach Park is accessible by Pelican
Landing's boat shuttle from Coconut Point Marina. Visitors may
enjoy swimming, sunning, shelling, bird watching, or even fishing.
Facilities include a beach house with open decks, restrooms,
shower facilities, nature library, two open-air picnic pavilions, and a
large screened in picnic pavilion with deck. Beach chairs and
umbrellas are provided. The Canoe Park is located on Pelican's
Nest Drive. It is another one of Pelican Landing Community
Association's amenities.
The canoes and kayaks are for residents to use on Spring Creek, a
quiet creek that leads to Estero Bay. The Canoe Park includes a
launch, docks, scenic boardwalk, and picnic area. In addition, there
are canoe/kayak racks for resident-owned vessels.