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Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
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This island artist's colony has lots of Caribbean charm.
The park is accessible only by charter boat, private boat or ferry. Among the wildlife that can be seen at the park are manatees, dolphins, and an assortment of birds. Amenities include boat slips, beaches, hiking trails, picnic pavilions, 12 primitive camping cabins and bath house/restrooms. The park offers a small nature center/gift shop with nature exhibits as well as items for sale. The park has the following available for purchase: ice, sun lotion, bug spray, t-shirts, hats, bird keys, shell keys, and postcards. Cayo Costa has bikes available for half-day and full-day rentals.
A covered boardwalk trail along the Caloosahatchee River with excellent manatee viewing and military memorials.
This expansive tract of open space offers opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping & frogging.
Protected channel with mangrove islands, used for kayaking, birdwatching & fishing.
For authentic Northern Italian cuisine a top restaurant in Southwest Florida. Chef Dario Zuljani actively visits with guests and the ambience is very open and friendly. Great selection of wines.
Cape Coral's first Indian restaurant, this friendly and casual dining spot offers a variety of authentic and delicious Indian cuisine.
Live music, craft beer, and interesting cocktails. The vibe is decidedly alternative/indie. They also serve pub food and, as you might have guessed, tasty pizza!
An expansive tiki-bar with beautifully crafted tropical cocktails.
By car
Cape Coral is directly west of Ft. Myers, in Lee County Florida. Since it is a "cape" two points of entry are by bridge. There are four points of entry into Cape Coral Florida:
Santa Barbara Boulevard divides the city into east and west, while Hancock Bridge Parkway (east of Santa Barbara) and Embers Parkway (west of Santa Barbara) divide the city into north and south.
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Fort Myers · International · RSW
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