Cape Coral area suggestions guide
Food scene
About 5 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, great quality food, and awesome weekly BOGOs. Tacos restaurant is in the same shopping center and has the most delicious food - we usually stop there first and eat, before heading into Publix for supplies.
Publix Super Market at Santa Barbara Centre
100 Hancock Bridge PkwyAbout 5 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, great quality food, and awesome weekly BOGOs. Tacos restaurant is in the same shopping center and has the most delicious food - we usually stop there first and eat, before heading into Publix for supplies.
We always eat here first, before heading into Publix for groceries and supplies. They never mind making your tacos exactly how you like them! Never disappointed when we eat here!
Taco's Mexican Restaurant
30 Hancock Bridge ParkwayWe always eat here first, before heading into Publix for groceries and supplies. They never mind making your tacos exactly how you like them! Never disappointed when we eat here!
Never disappointed in our breakfast in this spot! They even have turkey bacon and/or sausage - not always easy to find in some spots...
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House of Omelets Restaurant
900 SW Pine Island RdNever disappointed in our breakfast in this spot! They even have turkey bacon and/or sausage - not always easy to find in some spots...
WOW! The atmosphere can't be matched and the food is delicious!
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Jungle Bird Tiki
1520 Lafayette StreetWOW! The atmosphere can't be matched and the food is delicious!
This spot suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian and as of mid January 2023 I did not see any repairs beginning. *The Yucatán on Fort Myers Beach has reopened - very limited menu. Bring cash( no internet on FMB yet) compassion and patience when you go. *
A favorite spot just a fifteen minute ride from the Mermaid Retreat, is the Yucatan located on Matlacha. The atmosphere is always fun and laid back. Live music most days.
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Yucatan Waterfront Bar and Grill
4875 Pine Island RdThis spot suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian and as of mid January 2023 I did not see any repairs beginning. *The Yucatán on Fort Myers Beach has reopened - very limited menu. Bring cash( no internet on FMB yet) compassion and patience when you go. *
A favorite spot just a fifteen minute ride from the Mermaid Retreat, is the Yucatan located on Matlacha. The atmosphere is always fun and laid back. Live music most days.
Love this spot! I can't describe how delicious the smoothies are, not to mention the banana peanut butter breakfast sandwich!
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
16250 Summerlin RdLove this spot! I can't describe how delicious the smoothies are, not to mention the banana peanut butter breakfast sandwich!
I am from NJ and I love this pizza! They deliver to the Mermaid Retreat too! Their menu should be in the guest manual left out for you in the house.
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Luciano's Pizza
728 SW Pine Island RdI am from NJ and I love this pizza! They deliver to the Mermaid Retreat too! Their menu should be in the guest manual left out for you in the house.
Best mahi mahi sandwich and fries I've had! Garlic green beans took it over the top!!! Mmmmmmm
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Pinchers
6890 Estero BlvdBest mahi mahi sandwich and fries I've had! Garlic green beans took it over the top!!! Mmmmmmm
BJ's Wholesale Club
1929 NE Pine Island RdSupplies and gas
Sam's Club
301 SW Pine Island RdSupplies and gas
Philadelphia water ice and gelato in Cape Coral! This place amazes us with their unique blends! Gelato made with the peanut butter Tandycake ice cream was just WOW!!!
Zirilli's Chilly Treats
814 SW Pine Island RdPhiladelphia water ice and gelato in Cape Coral! This place amazes us with their unique blends! Gelato made with the peanut butter Tandycake ice cream was just WOW!!!
Culver's
309 SW Pine Island RdDrive thru or eat in for a quick bite!
This spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian)
Arrive by boat or car - like a lot of the spots in these parts... Beautiful murals and live music on the deck by the dock out back!
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Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdThis spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian)
Arrive by boat or car - like a lot of the spots in these parts... Beautiful murals and live music on the deck by the dock out back!
(This spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian)
Opens at 6 a.m. - perfect for early birds! Coffee drinkers rave over the coffee bar! Excellent food! Closes after lunch.
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Perfect Cup
4548 Pine Island Rd(This spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian)
Opens at 6 a.m. - perfect for early birds! Coffee drinkers rave over the coffee bar! Excellent food! Closes after lunch.
The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill - Fort Myers
17101 State Rd 31Great tiki vibe!
We found this spot on our way home from Siesta Key Beach. Eating on the covered patio, in the open air - looking out on the water was a beautiful experience in itself- the food was icing of the cake! Everyone absolutely loved their dishes! The cedar plank salmon was out of this world!
Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
We found this spot on our way home from Siesta Key Beach. Eating on the covered patio, in the open air - looking out on the water was a beautiful experience in itself- the food was icing of the cake! Everyone absolutely loved their dishes! The cedar plank salmon was out of this world!
Sightseeing
This spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian. There may be some areas still being repaired- I think their large dinosaur in the zoo section needs repairs for instance.
About 20 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, this spot is a great for family to visit! Lots of activities and a huge gift shop with amazing displays.
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Fábrica de Conchas
2787 N Tamiami TrailThis spot has reopened after Hurricane Ian. There may be some areas still being repaired- I think their large dinosaur in the zoo section needs repairs for instance.
About 20 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, this spot is a great for family to visit! Lots of activities and a huge gift shop with amazing displays.
About 5 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, this water park has something for every water lover!
Open seasonally
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Sun Splash Parque Acuático Familiar
500 Santa Barbara BlvdAbout 5 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat, this water park has something for every water lover!
Open seasonally
The pier suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian and has not yet been rebuilt & there was no access to the beach area when I last checked mid January 2023.)
The sunsets are beyond description! Hang out on the beach, the peir, or head straight to the Tiki bar and enjoy the views with food & drink with live music most days.
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Yacht Club Beach, LLC
1039 Dolphin DrThe pier suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian and has not yet been rebuilt & there was no access to the beach area when I last checked mid January 2023.)
The sunsets are beyond description! Hang out on the beach, the peir, or head straight to the Tiki bar and enjoy the views with food & drink with live music most days.
This spot suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ian and has not yet reopened)
The views, the atmosphere, the music - the food and beverages are the cherry on top!
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Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Cape Coral
5819 Driftwood PkwyThis spot suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ian and has not yet reopened)
The views, the atmosphere, the music - the food and beverages are the cherry on top!
A little over an hour away, but well worth the journey if you have time! Experience the cool quartz sand beneath your feet and clear water you will never forget this beach!
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Siesta Beach
A little over an hour away, but well worth the journey if you have time! Experience the cool quartz sand beneath your feet and clear water you will never forget this beach!
About 15 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat - Tiny sherbert colored tiny houses and inns line either side of the road, intermixed with fabulous art galleries, restaurants and shops!
*Matlacha suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian - many spots are gone - some will return - some will not. This little slice of heaven is beautiful beyond compare. Matlacha needs our love and support now more than ever.
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Matlacha
About 15 minutes from the Mermaid Retreat - Tiny sherbert colored tiny houses and inns line either side of the road, intermixed with fabulous art galleries, restaurants and shops!
*Matlacha suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian - many spots are gone - some will return - some will not. This little slice of heaven is beautiful beyond compare. Matlacha needs our love and support now more than ever.
(Fort Myers Beach suffered Catastrophic damage due to Hurricane Ian. While it has reopened it is not advised to go in the water, or walk on beach barefoot because of the large amount of debris created by the devastation of water surge. As of mid January 2023 a few businesses are beginning to reopen- but bringing cash, compassion, and patience is advised ( most shops - restaurants that are open still have no internet to run cards).
Just over the bridge. Fort Myers has the beach, and plenty of restaurants, gift shops, and clubs.
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Fort Myers Beach
(Fort Myers Beach suffered Catastrophic damage due to Hurricane Ian. While it has reopened it is not advised to go in the water, or walk on beach barefoot because of the large amount of debris created by the devastation of water surge. As of mid January 2023 a few businesses are beginning to reopen- but bringing cash, compassion, and patience is advised ( most shops - restaurants that are open still have no internet to run cards).
Just over the bridge. Fort Myers has the beach, and plenty of restaurants, gift shops, and clubs.
(This iconic location suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian & has not reopened yet)
Fort Myers is a great place when you want to experience a busier, tourist type adventure. Lani Kai has a rooftop restaurant where you sit under canopied glider seats/tables and look over the beach activity below as you eat.
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Lani Kai Island Resort
1400 Estero Blvd(This iconic location suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian & has not reopened yet)
Fort Myers is a great place when you want to experience a busier, tourist type adventure. Lani Kai has a rooftop restaurant where you sit under canopied glider seats/tables and look over the beach activity below as you eat.
Sanibel is popular for shelling & has dog friendly beaches so you will see more fur babies here.
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Sanibel Island
Sanibel is popular for shelling & has dog friendly beaches so you will see more fur babies here.