If coming from Ft. Myers, take Summerlin toward Sanibel and drive about two miles beyond San Carlos Blvd to John Morris Road. Mud flats extend both to right and left and can be equally good. From the corner of Summerlin and San Carlos Blvd go south on San Carlos. This becomes Estero Blvd once over the bridge.
Public parking is non-existent.
The manager at the Holiday Inn Gulfside allows birders to park if their lot is not crowded and if there is only one car of birders. Once on the beach turn south toward the lagoons. From I-75 take Exit 15, Route 951, to Marco Island. This becomes Collier Blvd once over the bridge. Go beyond the third stoplight at Bald Eagle Drive about a half mile and turn right unto Tigertail Court.