Cape Coral is a vibrant and friendly community with all the beauty that you expect from Southwest Florida. With over 400 miles of canals - boating, fishing, and water sports are a significant enhancement to our quality of life.

Cape Coral is made up of 114 square miles of land and is the largest city in Southwest Florida and the largest between Tampa and Miami. With golf courses, tennis courts, boat ramps, athletic parks, natural preserves, and more, the quality of life in Cape Coral is second to none.

Our city has one of the best recreation departments in the state, providing all kinds of services for young and old. Cape Coral consistently ranks at the top for public safety in both Florida and the United States. Our city council shows a continued commitment to maintaining this excellent public safety record. Our economic growth and educational system, combined with our top public safety-standing, make Cape Coral one of the most desirable locations in the entire world.

There's always something to do in the Fort Myers area! We have many attractions and activities to make your stay exciting and interesting. There are activities for ALL ages! Golfing, skateboarding, ice-skating, roller-skating, nature walks, a hands-on museum, water park, planetarium, and much more for the family!

Or if you want to just put your feet up and take it easy, some of the most beautiful beaches and resort hotels in the world are within a few miles of downtown Fort Myers.

After taking in the beautiful sunset you can enjoy the Fort Myers nightlife, with its world-class performing arts, many restaurants and watering holes!

Our islands provide for the perfect vacations. Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights.

Learn about the many attractions on the islands including our nature preserve, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and many outdoor activities including biking, shelling, fishing, bird watching, boating, golfing, and snorkeling just to name a few. Sanibel Island & Captiva Islands also feature cultural offerings in the area of the Arts, Theater, and Music.

Our islands offer quaint & friendly shopping. With a broad array of retail businesses on the islands, we are sure to have what you need. Looking for a pharmacy, book store, new swim suit or sunglasses? Got a hankering for American, Italian, or French food? Or maybe, you'd like to have an appetizer beachside and watch the sunset? Or perhaps just sit back, relax and listen to some jazz... we have it all.

Sanibel & Captiva are located west of Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is located just north of Naples & south of Tampa with over 15 miles of beautiful, Florida beaches.

Come visit Sanibel Island & Captiva Island, Florida to discover paradise for yourself. Be sure to stop by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce when you arrive. We are located immediately over the causeway. We have brochures and information on the many things to see and do while staying on our beautiful islands.