Melanie’s guidebook
Local Attractions
Family owned and operated distillery where award winning Wicked Dolphin Rum & RumShine are handcrafted. Free tours and tasting.
75 locals recommend
Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery - Cape Spirits Inc.
131 SW 3rd PlFamily owned and operated distillery where award winning Wicked Dolphin Rum & RumShine are handcrafted. Free tours and tasting.
This is a great spot in Cape Coral, perfect for a couple hours or a long day. It is a small waterpark, but has a lazy river, waterslides for all ages and a splash pad area.
271 locals recommend
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdThis is a great spot in Cape Coral, perfect for a couple hours or a long day. It is a small waterpark, but has a lazy river, waterslides for all ages and a splash pad area.
Great for all ages! Small zoo with playground, bumper boats, mini golf, restaurant, small arcade area and large gift shop. The gift shop has tons of Florida souvenir items as well as Christmas items. Check groupon before going, they usually have a special.
72 locals recommend
Shell Factory
2787 N Tamiami TrailGreat for all ages! Small zoo with playground, bumper boats, mini golf, restaurant, small arcade area and large gift shop. The gift shop has tons of Florida souvenir items as well as Christmas items. Check groupon before going, they usually have a special.
Manatee viewing spot with kayak rentals. Manatees are only viewable in certain months, so check before you go.
110 locals recommend
Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardManatee viewing spot with kayak rentals. Manatees are only viewable in certain months, so check before you go.
Located on the Caloosahtchee River, the Yacht Club Community Park offers a public beach with picnic shelters, fishing pier, playground and restaurant.
47 locals recommend
Yacht Club Community Park
5819 Driftwood PkwyLocated on the Caloosahtchee River, the Yacht Club Community Park offers a public beach with picnic shelters, fishing pier, playground and restaurant.
Small family park with go carts, a few midway rides, mini golf, batting cages and an arcade.
63 locals recommend
Gator Mike's Family Fun Park
35 NE Pine Island RdSmall family park with go carts, a few midway rides, mini golf, batting cages and an arcade.
Tropical Breeze Fun Park
234 Santa Barbara BlvdGreat spot for mini golf - check groupon for specials.
Bowland Cape Coral
42 Mid Cape TerraceGreat spot to go bowling.
Great championship golf course close to the SW vacation homes.
25 locals recommend
Palmetto-Pine Country Club
1940 SW 9th CtGreat championship golf course close to the SW vacation homes.
18 Hole Arthur Hills designed championship golf course. Coral Paks has one of the largest practice facilities in the area, featuring a driving range w/ grass & artificial turf, a chipping area and a putting green.
40 locals recommend
Coral Oaks Golf Course
1800 NW 28th Ave18 Hole Arthur Hills designed championship golf course. Coral Paks has one of the largest practice facilities in the area, featuring a driving range w/ grass & artificial turf, a chipping area and a putting green.
Beaches
Commercialized beach with lots of stores, restaurants and activities. You can rent jet skis, boats, etc on this beach.
57 locals recommend
fort myers beach, fl
Commercialized beach with lots of stores, restaurants and activities. You can rent jet skis, boats, etc on this beach.
Natural beach. There are not any restaurants or stores on the beach.
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadNatural beach. There are not any restaurants or stores on the beach.
Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse LaneNatural beach, great for shelling.
Bonita Beach
Natural beach with plenty of shells.
Sightseeing
Walk the boardwalk that goes through the marsh to water. Kayaks are available to rent.
115 locals recommend
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th StWalk the boardwalk that goes through the marsh to water. Kayaks are available to rent.
Grab N Go Kayaks (KAYAK RENTAL DELIVERY)
4907 SW 2nd PlOnSite Watersport Rentals, LLC
Food scene
Cape Harbour
Cape Harbour DriveWaterfront restaurants and local shops.
Upscale seafood and steak restaurant with outdoor patio seating and views of the water - Located in Cape Harbour
196 locals recommend
Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour DrUpscale seafood and steak restaurant with outdoor patio seating and views of the water - Located in Cape Harbour
Casual canal waterfront restaurant with Italian and American meals. Regular live outdoor music.
115 locals recommend
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdCasual canal waterfront restaurant with Italian and American meals. Regular live outdoor music.
Great locally owned establishment with terrific pizza and other types of food. Local singers on Mondays after 6.
36 locals recommend
Overtime Pizzeria & Sports Pub
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy WGreat locally owned establishment with terrific pizza and other types of food. Local singers on Mondays after 6.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu plus steaks & cocktails
42 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
900 SW Pine Island RdContemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu plus steaks & cocktails
Open air restaurant with a deck and small beach offering seafood, cocktails & live music, plus a fuel dock.
235 locals recommend
Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Cape Coral
5819 Driftwood PkwyOpen air restaurant with a deck and small beach offering seafood, cocktails & live music, plus a fuel dock.
Family friendly restaurant offering classic breakfast plates plus burgers and sandwiches.
29 locals recommend
House of Omelets Restaurant
900 SW Pine Island RdFamily friendly restaurant offering classic breakfast plates plus burgers and sandwiches.
Lobsters, crabs & other seafood favorites prepared in casual surrounds with colorful marine decor.
31 locals recommend
Twisted Lobster
1341 Del Prado Blvd SLobsters, crabs & other seafood favorites prepared in casual surrounds with colorful marine decor.
Spacious, contemporary venue featuring upscale seafood dishes, a bar & a fish market.
81 locals recommend
Fishtale Grill
1229 SE 47th TerraceSpacious, contemporary venue featuring upscale seafood dishes, a bar & a fish market.
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WCity advice
Getting around
Jet Ski Rentals / Kayak Rentals -
Jet Ski Rentals - Onsite Water Sports: This is a great company that brings the jet skis to you. They bring them to designated locations for half or full day rentals. Their phone number is 239-823-1785
http://www.Onsitewatersports.com
Kayak Rentals: Grap N Go Kayaks - Kayak Rental Deliver.
They deliver kayaks to homes and local paddling trails
605-760-4448
http://www.Grabngokayaks.com