Cape Coral

Sometimes called the Venice of Florida, the City of Cape Coral is reputed to have 400 miles of canals with access to the Gulf of Mexico, and is well placed for all the boating and fishing activities that surround it.

The city has a large and eclectic collection of independent restaurants including Italian, Mexican, Cuban, German and, of course, American, reflecting its equally diverse population.

"The Cape", as it's referred to by locals, began as a loose collection of cattle-ranching, logging and fishing communities and in the 1950s was famous for its building lots being sold sight unseen by developers flying prospective buyers overhead in small planes.

Today it has a relaxed waterfront lifestyle, activities for children that include Sun Splash Family Water Park, Mike Greenwell’s Family Fun Park and the brand new, 27,000-square-foot Eagle Skate Park.

Nature lovers can explore Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, where a boardwalk takes visitors through a mangrove habitat. And don't miss the creature Cape Coral is famous for: the burrowing owl, which can be seen day and night throughout the community. These small owls were featured in a movie called "Hoot."

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Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
2051 Cape Coral Parkway
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 549-6900 or (800) 226-9609
www.capecoralchamber.com