Welcome to Cape Coral - one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Cape Coral is the largest city in Southwest Florida between Tampa and Miami and the second largest in the State of Florida with 114 square miles and more than 400 miles of canals. New residents will quickly discover, there's still a "hometown" feel and we've managed to escape most big city ills. Cape Coral consistently ranks among the safest cities in Florida for its population.
The city features thousands of waterfront residential properties on canals, including many with direct, saltwater access to the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor. The supply and affordability of these waterfront sites makes Cape Coral one of the most attractive communities on the Gulf Coast.
The city is a large peninsula bordered by the Caloosahatchee River on the east and Matlacha Pass on the west. For those looking for outdoor entertainment, there are many parks such as the Yacht Club Beach and Pier, which offers a riverfront beach, boat launch, outside dining, and great fishing. Echo Park off of SE 23rd Terrace has nature trails, and in-season kayak rentals. Jaycee Park is a great place to picnic and is located off Beach Parkway. For additional fun, try Sunsplash Family Park or Mike Greenwells Family Fun Park. For the kids, there is Eagle Sake Park located next door to the William Austen Youth Center.
One of the most attractive features of Cape Coral and Southwest Florida is its terrific year-round weather. The area averages 335 days of bright sunshine each year (the other 30 days are just moderate sunshine). While the summers are very warm, humid and rainy, the winters in Cape Coral are absolutely beautiful.
Be sure to take some time and stroll through Cape Coral's downtown with its numerous shops and restaurants, many which offer outdoor dining. If it is waterfront dining you're looking for, try Rum Runner's located at the end of Chiquita Parkway in SW Cape Coral.
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