Cape Coral has more than 400 miles of canals, lakes, and the Caloosahatchee River all near the Gulf of Mexico. If you love boating, you will love it here!

Between the canals, lakes, rivers, mangrove stands in the estuaries and bays, small and large islands and the Gulf, there are so many places to explore. You will be able to see dolphins, manatees, all kinds of fish and birds.

It’s so much fun to take the boat out for a day, visit Fort Myers Beach and anchor off the coast while you have a picnic, relax and float in the water. If shelling is what you enjoy, put Sanibel on the list. Lover’s Key is a perfect place with beautiful, secluded stretches of beach. You should also explore Captiva Island, North Captiva, Useppa Island, Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Pine Island and Matlacha to truly see what the area has to offer.

On the way back, you can stop for a quick bite or a memorable meal at The Boathouse at the Yacht Club here in Cape Coral. Nothing beats a day in the sun, enjoying the salt water and having the nice breeze blowing around you.