Cape Coral – Travel Guide At Wikivoyage

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Multiple beach accesses are one of this community's strong points. This includes typical beach/tourist activities on Ft. Myers Beach, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State park, and sunsets from Captiva's uniquely west-facing beach (a tourist must).

Go boating: Cape Coral has many canals. Neighboring Pine Island has excellent fishing.

• 26.6403-81.97991 Sun Splash Family Waterpark,400 Santa Barbara Blvd,☏ +1 239 574-0558,[email protected].
• 26.6719-82.24692 Cayo Costa State Park(on La Costa Island, directly south of Boca Grande, Florida, 12mi (19km) west, just north of Sanibel and Captiva Islands).8AM to sunset.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.
• 26.7058-81.897183 Shell Factory,2787 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers,☏ +1 239-995-2141.10AM-5PM.(updated Feb 2024)
• 26.6107-81.92234 Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve,2500 SE 24th St,☏ +1 239-549-4606.7AM-8PM daily.A covered boardwalk trail along the Caloosahatchee River with excellent manatee viewing and military memorials.Free.(updated Feb 2024)
• 26.748644-81.9855115 Yucca Pens Unit State Wildlife Management Area.This expansive tract of open space offers opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping & frogging.(updated Feb 2024)
• 26.660751-82.0727666 Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve.Protected channel with mangrove islands, used for kayaking, birdwatching & fishing.(updated Feb 2024)