My Hometown Guidebook
Food scene
Miceli's is a family friendly waterfront restaurant/bar. The outdoor area is great, as well as the food, and they have live bands most nights during season.
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Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdMiceli's is a family friendly waterfront restaurant/bar. The outdoor area is great, as well as the food, and they have live bands most nights during season.
The water view from this restaurant/bar is special. There is a good chance you will see dolphins in the area. It has a great atmosphere and they can accommodate larger parties.
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Yucatan Waterfront Bar and Grill
4875 Pine Island RdThe water view from this restaurant/bar is special. There is a good chance you will see dolphins in the area. It has a great atmosphere and they can accommodate larger parties.
this restaurant has great seafood and the best staff. It is a great lunch or dinner spot. parking may be a little tricky but it is worth the hassle.
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Blue Dog Bar & Grill
4597 Pine Island Rdthis restaurant has great seafood and the best staff. It is a great lunch or dinner spot. parking may be a little tricky but it is worth the hassle.
If your craving burgers and fries, I recommend Foster's Grille. The locals like to drive there antique cars over for a meet up.
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Foster's Grille
728 SW Pine Island RdIf your craving burgers and fries, I recommend Foster's Grille. The locals like to drive there antique cars over for a meet up.
If you are a foodie, you have to go to the Lobster Lady. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This is fine dining at its best. It has a laid back atmosphere but you may want to wear your good flip flops. Reservations are available for parties of 5 or more people, otherwise it is call ahead.
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Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WIf you are a foodie, you have to go to the Lobster Lady. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This is fine dining at its best. It has a laid back atmosphere but you may want to wear your good flip flops. Reservations are available for parties of 5 or more people, otherwise it is call ahead.
The patio cafe is one of my favorite places for lunch. It has a small hot/cold sandwich menu but they do it well. The patio is not open during certain months so please call first.
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Paesano's
862 Lafayette StThe patio cafe is one of my favorite places for lunch. It has a small hot/cold sandwich menu but they do it well. The patio is not open during certain months so please call first.
Located in Punta Gorda (about 30 minutes away), the Celtic Ray has a great Pub style atmosphere and traditional Irish Food. They also have a great selection of imported beers.
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Celtic Ray Public House
145 E Marion AveLocated in Punta Gorda (about 30 minutes away), the Celtic Ray has a great Pub style atmosphere and traditional Irish Food. They also have a great selection of imported beers.
If you want to get fancy, the Perfect Caper ( in nearby Punta Gorda) is a more upscale dining experience. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. Call for Reservations.
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The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion AveIf you want to get fancy, the Perfect Caper ( in nearby Punta Gorda) is a more upscale dining experience. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. Call for Reservations.
City/town information
Matlacha pronounced (Mat-la-Shay) was a small fishing village before the net ban. The small fishing shacks are now a collection of colorful shops. It is truly a unique experience.
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Matlacha
Matlacha pronounced (Mat-la-Shay) was a small fishing village before the net ban. The small fishing shacks are now a collection of colorful shops. It is truly a unique experience.
Just For Fun
Sunsplash Family Water Park is excellent for both young and mature adventures. The Water Park is only open during certain months and times. Please check the website before you go.
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Sun Splash Parque Acuático Familiar
500 Santa Barbara BlvdSunsplash Family Water Park is excellent for both young and mature adventures. The Water Park is only open during certain months and times. Please check the website before you go.
Looking for a rainy day activity? Bowland is close to the house and newly refurbished.
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Bowland Cape Coral
42 Mid Cape TerraceLooking for a rainy day activity? Bowland is close to the house and newly refurbished.
The Cape Coral Yacht Club has a small beach and playground area. The water is a combination of river water from the Calooshatchee River and salt water from the gulf, called brackish water. Pack a cooler or visit the restaurant next to the beach for lunch or drinks.
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Yacht Club Beach, LLC
1039 Dolphin DrThe Cape Coral Yacht Club has a small beach and playground area. The water is a combination of river water from the Calooshatchee River and salt water from the gulf, called brackish water. Pack a cooler or visit the restaurant next to the beach for lunch or drinks.
Tropical Breeze Fun Park is an 18-hole mini golf course, open year round, days and evening.
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Tropical Breeze Fun Park
234 Santa Barbara BlvdTropical Breeze Fun Park is an 18-hole mini golf course, open year round, days and evening.
Take a Nature Trail through the Mangroves, visit the Veterans Memorial or rent Kayaks at the Kayak Shack. The Kayak Rentals are seasonal so please call or check the website for availability.
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Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th StTake a Nature Trail through the Mangroves, visit the Veterans Memorial or rent Kayaks at the Kayak Shack. The Kayak Rentals are seasonal so please call or check the website for availability.
This area as a great pier for sunset views over the water. When Pine Island was only accessible by boat, the Post Office was located hear.
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Capt'n Con's Fish House
8421 Main StThis area as a great pier for sunset views over the water. When Pine Island was only accessible by boat, the Post Office was located hear.
This easy trail is for beginners. People with mobility issues may find this trail difficult. The trail will get saturated after a big rain and bug spray is recommended. The end of the trail makes it all worth it. Please take water with you when conducting outdoor activities in Florida.
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Birding Trail
3915 NW 44th PlThis easy trail is for beginners. People with mobility issues may find this trail difficult. The trail will get saturated after a big rain and bug spray is recommended. The end of the trail makes it all worth it. Please take water with you when conducting outdoor activities in Florida.
Cayo Costa is an uninhabited island with a long stretch of natural beach. The Island is only accessible by boat. Water Taxis are available at Pineland Marina through Tropic Star. It is a 20 minute drive to Pineland Marina and a 50 minute cruise to Cayo Costa. Search cayocostaferry, Advance Purchase is highly recommended. Bring the beach gear and a cooler with water.
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Cayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa is an uninhabited island with a long stretch of natural beach. The Island is only accessible by boat. Water Taxis are available at Pineland Marina through Tropic Star. It is a 20 minute drive to Pineland Marina and a 50 minute cruise to Cayo Costa. Search cayocostaferry, Advance Purchase is highly recommended. Bring the beach gear and a cooler with water.
If you like a beach with easy access to bars and shops, this is the beach for you. Beautiful Sunsets and lively entertainment await. Fort Myers Beach is about 30 minutes from the house. (depending on traffic) Locals take the first right after the bridge and drive to the end for a more relaxed environment. There is limited parking so get there early. Parking fees are unavoidable.
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fort myers beach, fl
If you like a beach with easy access to bars and shops, this is the beach for you. Beautiful Sunsets and lively entertainment await. Fort Myers Beach is about 30 minutes from the house. (depending on traffic) Locals take the first right after the bridge and drive to the end for a more relaxed environment. There is limited parking so get there early. Parking fees are unavoidable.
My personal favorite, Lighthouse Beach Park is located on Sanibel Island, a 45 minute drive away. This Island has several beaches to choose from. Parking fees are unavoidable unless you stay on the Causeway. Bring the cooler, there is not a restaurant within walking distance.
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Parque Lighthouse Beach
110 Periwinkle WayMy personal favorite, Lighthouse Beach Park is located on Sanibel Island, a 45 minute drive away. This Island has several beaches to choose from. Parking fees are unavoidable unless you stay on the Causeway. Bring the cooler, there is not a restaurant within walking distance.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Avoid the Shell Factory.
This was once the premier attraction in the area but has not been taken care of over the years and is in a state of disrepair.
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Cape Coral has an excellent Parks Department.
Our favorites are Joe Stonis Park and Saratoga Lake Park. Joe Stonis Park has a playground that is fun for younger and older children. Saratoga Lake Park has a great playground for younger children along with a pretty lake view and partially shaded walking path. The best time to visit the parks is in the morning, early afternoon or evening. The playground equipment does get hot from the sun during the middle of the day.
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Staying Cool During The Summer
Fellowship Park has a spray park along with a playground for children. This is a fun/free way to stay cool during the summer months.
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Grocery Stores
There is a great selection of Grocery Stores in the immediate area. Aldi, Publix at Coral Shores, and Trader Joe's (similar to whole foods) are all in close proximity. There is a Winn-Dixie on Pine Island and a neighborhood Walmart on Pine Island Rd. in Cape Coral.