I was just at the shipyard plantation and it seemed very bike able. Don't know exactly where the beach access is though but seemed close enough.

I thought the whole area was nice, pretty, and laid back. Though there is a lot of corporate style reaturaunts vs local establishments. Though they do exist.

HHI is great, 30 years ago and still today. Very kid friendly. Very bike friendly. Not sure if from Shipyard you can bike to the beach,w all the gear. I think maybe other than South Seas Resort on Captiva, it is one of the safest places for kids, families, etc.

Its the Coral Reef in Shipyard Plantation. We used to stay in SeaPines when I was growing up. My big concern is that since it is 30 years later, what I'm describing as the experience will be wildly different. I remember getting on my bike and peddling into Harbor town for lunch, going to the beach, and having a quiet, relaxing week.

Im guessing we can still go into Harbour Town; I'd love to revisit it at least one day.

Which area and timeshare are you staying at? That will help answer the question.

Anyone have any recent experience? We've been offered a week at a timeshare bad in thinking it might be a nice, low key vacation. I remember has a kid going to the beach, riding my bike into town. But I've never been back as an adult. Does anyone know of any possible pitfalls of a particular location (like, you could be 20 minutes from the beach, or not able to access the bike paths, or areas are built up.)