Florida · United States
Where to stay in Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a city in Florida, United States, home to about 194,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- RSW25 km · Southwest Florida International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1957, the city's population had grown to 194,016 as of the 2020 census, a 26% increase from 154,309 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in Florida.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Cape Coral
See
- Cape Coral Yacht Club Park
- Matlacha
Do
Multiple beach accesses are one of this community's strong points. This includes typical beach/tourist activities on Ft. Myers Beach, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State park, and sunsets from Captiva's uniquely west-facing beach (a tourist must). Go boating: Cape Coral has many canals. Neighboring Pine Island has excellent fishing.
- Sun Splash Family Waterpark
- Cayo Costa State Park
- Shell Factory
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
- Yucca Pens Unit State Wildlife Management Area
- Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve
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Where to stay
Hotels in Cape Coral
5 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa | 16.6 km | |
| OYO Waterfront Hotel- Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| South Seas Island Resort | 24.0 km | |
| Sundial Beach Resort & Spa | 23.4 km | |
| The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village | 10.5 km |
All 5 hotels in Cape Coral, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Cape Coral
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cape Coral are November to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 256 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Cape Coral: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), about 25 km from the city centre in a straight line; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 32 km) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 102 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
If you are flying you will likely either fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Regional airports further afield include Tampa International Airport (TPA) or Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Cape Coral is directly west of Ft. Myers, in Lee County Florida. Since it is a "cape" two points of entry are by bridge.
Getting around
Santa Barbara Boulevard divides the city into east and west, while Hancock Bridge Parkway (east of Santa Barbara) and Embers Parkway (west of Santa Barbara) divide the city into north and south. Thoroughfares going east to west are: Pine Island Parkway, Veterans Memorial Parkway, Cape Coral Parkway, and El Dorado Dr (listed from northernmost to southernmost). The North and South are Del Prado, Santa Barbara, and Chiquita (taken from easternmost to westernmost). The Cape is large and flat, areas are laid out far from one another; driving is a must.
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RSW · Southwest Florida International Airport
PGD · Punta Gorda Airport
SRQ · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Cape Coral
Eat
A number of small restaurants may be found anywhere in the Cape. Although chains are also popping up around Cape Coral including Ruby Tuesdays and Jason's Deli off Santa Barbara and Houlihans on Cape Coral Parkway, try to stick to the local hang-outs. Many more dining options can be found along Cleveland Avenue, which is a short drive (15 min) away in Fort Myers.
Drink
Downtown Cape Coral has a slew of restaurants and bars on Cape Coral Parkway between Del Prado and Coronado.
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Questions
Cape Coral: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cape Coral?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cape Coral are November to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 256 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cape Coral?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), about 25 km from the city centre in a straight line; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 32 km) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 102 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Cape Coral?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Cape Coral
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.