Cape Coral Guidebook
Sightseeing
This beach is freshwater and very close to the home. There is a public pier for fishing, playground, and a fun restaurant with open-air seating (Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill)
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Yacht Club Beach, LLC
1039 Dolphin DrThis beach is freshwater and very close to the home. There is a public pier for fishing, playground, and a fun restaurant with open-air seating (Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill)
Great to walk around, or just drive around and see this fun little fishing village with it's tiny homes and eclectic style. Lots of restaurants and some public piers for fishing. Also there is a ferry to see some amazing points of interest (Cayo Costa, Sanibel Island, Cabbage Key)
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Matlacha
Great to walk around, or just drive around and see this fun little fishing village with it's tiny homes and eclectic style. Lots of restaurants and some public piers for fishing. Also there is a ferry to see some amazing points of interest (Cayo Costa, Sanibel Island, Cabbage Key)
Small zoo with a few rides and a gigantic gift shop.
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I-Shell Factory
2787 N Tamiami TrailSmall zoo with a few rides and a gigantic gift shop.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdFun family waterpark near the home.
HeadPinz Cape Coral
1899 Del Prado Blvd SFun bowling alley
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdInteresting museum
Good prices on pretty much anything under the sun from hammers to wall art. Good food trucks. Cool Latin vibe.
Ortiz Avenue Flea Market
1501 Ortiz AveGood prices on pretty much anything under the sun from hammers to wall art. Good food trucks. Cool Latin vibe.
This place has a bunch of late night dance clubs and is open late. Lots of people go here for clubbing.
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Mercato
9110 Strada PlThis place has a bunch of late night dance clubs and is open late. Lots of people go here for clubbing.
Take an airboat ride in Everglades City and watch the Alligator show afterwards. This is a must do for SW Florida visits. You can also go hiking and see wild Alligators in the national parks. The park guides at the information centers in the parks will point you in the right direction for what you want to do.
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Everglades National Park
Take an airboat ride in Everglades City and watch the Alligator show afterwards. This is a must do for SW Florida visits. You can also go hiking and see wild Alligators in the national parks. The park guides at the information centers in the parks will point you in the right direction for what you want to do.
Food scene
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WAmazing seafood, great ambience. $$$
Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour DrGreat food and views of the marina. $$$
Great food and views of the canal on Pine Island. FYI it is now called Phuzzy's Boat Shack. $$
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Woody's Waterside Island Bar & Grill
3051 Stringfellow RdGreat food and views of the canal on Pine Island. FYI it is now called Phuzzy's Boat Shack. $$
Carrabba's Italian Grill
762 SW Pine Island RdGreat italian food. $$
Awesome seafood and great ambience. Other restaurants are in the same area as well. $$$
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Merrick Seafood
1229 SE 47th TerraceAwesome seafood and great ambience. Other restaurants are in the same area as well. $$$
Cape Coral’s MEAT MARKET
2708 Santa Barbara BlvdBEST ceviche in town. (Peruvian seafood dish) $$
Excellent food, great ambience, nice waterfront terrace, and good service.
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Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill
1604 SE 46th StExcellent food, great ambience, nice waterfront terrace, and good service.
This is probably the best place to watch football at in town. Good bar fare, very spacious, giant TVs with every game on, and fun atmosphere.
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Overtime Pizzeria & Sports Pub
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy WThis is probably the best place to watch football at in town. Good bar fare, very spacious, giant TVs with every game on, and fun atmosphere.
Neighborhoods
Super fun and pretty area. Lots of great restaurants (Capone's, Ford's Garage, The Lodge, Izzy's, Cantina) Live music and frequent festivals. Decent nightlife and some of the late night bars (Firestone, Celsius, Indigo Room)
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Downtown Historic District
Super fun and pretty area. Lots of great restaurants (Capone's, Ford's Garage, The Lodge, Izzy's, Cantina) Live music and frequent festivals. Decent nightlife and some of the late night bars (Firestone, Celsius, Indigo Room)
Beaches
Bowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach RdHuge, clean, beautiful beach that is not crowded.
Great sunsets, lots of fun restaurants and bars right on the beach.
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Fort Myers Beach
Great sunsets, lots of fun restaurants and bars right on the beach.
Clean beach on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Kid's playground there, public pier for views and fishing, Boathouse Bar and Grill is a great place for lunch or dinner.
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Yacht Club Beach, LLC
1039 Dolphin DrClean beach on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Kid's playground there, public pier for views and fishing, Boathouse Bar and Grill is a great place for lunch or dinner.
Quiet beach with shallow water, not many people, wildlife and hermit crabs. Swimming is better at Sanibel or Fort Myer's beach though.
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Bunche Beach
Quiet beach with shallow water, not many people, wildlife and hermit crabs. Swimming is better at Sanibel or Fort Myer's beach though.
Beautiful beaches and kayaks for rental for the mangrove waterways
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Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero BlvdBeautiful beaches and kayaks for rental for the mangrove waterways
Voted most beautiful beach in the U.S. multiple times. 90 minutes from the home though.
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Siesta Beach
Voted most beautiful beach in the U.S. multiple times. 90 minutes from the home though.