Sirenia Vista Park
Look for manatees in the cooler months, fish from shore or launch a kayak toward the Great Calusa Blueway and Matlacha.
Best for: wildlife watching and paddling
Check park informationCAPE CORAL FAVORITES
Choose your own
sunshine adventure.
Plan an active morning, a relaxed afternoon or a full day out. These guest-friendly favorites offer a mix of nature, water and easygoing family fun.
Four Mile Cove
Follow the boardwalk beside the mangroves or explore the preserve’s creeks by kayak when rentals and conditions allow.
Best for: walking, kayaking and nature
Explore kayaking optionsRotary Park
Enjoy environmental programs, walking paths, birding and the peaceful natural side of Cape Coral.
Best for: families, walkers and birders
View eco-recreationSun Splash
Make a family day of waterslides, pools and waterpark fun. Seasonal schedules and admission details can change.
Best for: a high-energy family day
Check opening informationSouth Cape
Explore Cape Coral’s lively dining and entertainment district, with plenty of choices for an easy afternoon or evening out.
Best for: dining and local atmosphere
Explore Cape CoralPool + Tiki Day
Some of the best vacation days happen at home: swim, relax beside the canal and gather under the tiki bar.
Best for: slowing down together
See the homeBEACHES & ISLANDS
Worth the drive
A little farther.
A lot to remember.
Set aside a half or full day for the barrier islands, shell-covered beaches and colorful coastal communities around Cape Coral.
Matlacha & Pine Island
Colorful island character, galleries, fishing-village scenery and waterfront stops make this an easygoing local day trip.
Plan an island visitSanibel Island
Known for seashells, natural beauty and Gulf beaches. Bowman’s Beach is a favorite place for a long shoreline walk.
Explore SanibelLovers Key State Park
Enjoy more than two miles of Gulf beach along with trails and protected barrier-island scenery.
Check park detailsFort Myers Beach
Pair beach time with waterfront views and the relaxed feel of one of Southwest Florida’s best-known coastal communities.
Explore the areaBEFORE YOU GO
Plan lightly.
Enjoy fully.
Opening hours, programs, beach access and water conditions can change. A quick check before leaving helps keep the day relaxed.
Your home between adventures
Explore all day.
Come home to the pool.
Make Tiki Dip & Sip your canalfront home base for discovering Cape Coral and Southwest Florida.