Things To Do, Restaurants, Sightseeing & More: Pine Island and Cape Coral

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Things To Do, Restaurants, Sightseeing & More: Pine Island and Cape Coral

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Pine Island: Located in the middle of paradise 🏝️ Pine island is surrounded by the world famous islands of Sanibel, Captiva, North of Captiva, Cayo Costa, Gasparilla (Boca Grand), Useppa, Cabbage Key and Fort Myers Beach their stunning Gulf Beaches!
Crystal clear water! Beaches with white sand! Endless shelling! Shell-lovers from all over the world make pilgrimages to tiny Sanibel Island’s Gulf Coast, considered the best shelling spot in North America according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.
Sanibel Island
Crystal clear water! Beaches with white sand! Endless shelling! Shell-lovers from all over the world make pilgrimages to tiny Sanibel Island’s Gulf Coast, considered the best shelling spot in North America according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.
Like Sanibel Island. Captiva Island is known for endless shelling, crystal clear water, endless beaches, and great restaurants!
39 locals recommend
Captiva
39 locals recommend
Like Sanibel Island. Captiva Island is known for endless shelling, crystal clear water, endless beaches, and great restaurants!
Beach, bars and restaurants, shopping, fishing, dolphin watching, sunset tours and much more!
436 locals recommend
Fort Myers Beach
436 locals recommend
Beach, bars and restaurants, shopping, fishing, dolphin watching, sunset tours and much more!
White sand, crystal clear water, historic places, museums, high class restaurants, boat dockages, water taxis…
Gasparilla Island
White sand, crystal clear water, historic places, museums, high class restaurants, boat dockages, water taxis…
Useppa Island is an island located near the northern end of Pine Island Sound, Florida. It has been well known for luxury resorts since the late 19th century. It is currently the home of the private Useppa Island Club. In 1996, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Useppa Island, Florida 33924, USA
Useppa Island is an island located near the northern end of Pine Island Sound, Florida. It has been well known for luxury resorts since the late 19th century. It is currently the home of the private Useppa Island Club. In 1996, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Traveling to the Gulf Beaches of Cayo Costa, Sanibel, Captiva, Gasparilla and more …

Sanibel Island Bridge
Island Girl Charters offers round trips from Pine Island to North of Captiva Island. You can expect a beautiful Gulf Beach, white sand, and endless shelling! There are no cars allowed on the island. Only golf carts. Another MustDo for all SW Florida visitors!
25 locals recommend
Island Girl Charters
13921 Waterfront Dr
25 locals recommend
Island Girl Charters offers round trips from Pine Island to North of Captiva Island. You can expect a beautiful Gulf Beach, white sand, and endless shelling! There are no cars allowed on the island. Only golf carts. Another MustDo for all SW Florida visitors!
Bokeelia Water Taxi
Bokeelia Water Charters

Dolphin Tours, Boating, Fishing, Kayaking, Biking, Hiking, and more …

Fantastic boat rental with water taxi service to North Captiva! Boating in paradise 🐬
11 locals recommend
Boats and Fun
551 Rum Road
11 locals recommend
Fantastic boat rental with water taxi service to North Captiva! Boating in paradise 🐬
Waterbird Boat Rentals
16471 Porto Bello Street
Matlacha Boating Adventures
16498 Tortuga St
Captain Randys Dolphin And Shell Trips(eco Trips)
Kayaking the 190 Mile Great Calusa Blueway is a MustDo for all Pine Island visitors! Pine Island is in the Pine Island Sound Region of the Great Calusa Blueway. It is located between the mainland and the barrier islands Cayo Costa, Captiva, and Sanibel. The water is shallow, with hundreds of small mangrove islands and a few beach areas. Nearly all water and mangrove surrounding Pine Island is protected. To the east is Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve. To the west is Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. Kayak fishing is very popular!
Calusa Blueway
3410 Palm Beach Blvd
Kayaking the 190 Mile Great Calusa Blueway is a MustDo for all Pine Island visitors! Pine Island is in the Pine Island Sound Region of the Great Calusa Blueway. It is located between the mainland and the barrier islands Cayo Costa, Captiva, and Sanibel. The water is shallow, with hundreds of small mangrove islands and a few beach areas. Nearly all water and mangrove surrounding Pine Island is protected. To the east is Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve. To the west is Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. Kayak fishing is very popular!
Kayak rental with guided tours in Matlacha/Pine Island area.
10 locals recommend
Carmen's Kayaks
16499 Porto Bello Street
10 locals recommend
Kayak rental with guided tours in Matlacha/Pine Island area.
31 locals recommend
Bokeelia Fishing Pier
8421 Main St
31 locals recommend
Pine Island Bike Rental. In walking distance from most of our vacation units. Pine Island offers many beautiful bike trails! Biking is the best way to explore the island!
7 locals recommend
Pine Island Cycles
10731 Stringfellow Rd
7 locals recommend
Pine Island Bike Rental. In walking distance from most of our vacation units. Pine Island offers many beautiful bike trails! Biking is the best way to explore the island!
Visitors to the Randell Research Center on Pine Island can tour the Calusa Heritage Trail, an almost 1-mile interpretive walkway that leads visitors through the mounds, canals, and other features of the Pineland archaeological site.
9 locals recommend
Calusa trail
13810 Waterfront Dr
9 locals recommend
Visitors to the Randell Research Center on Pine Island can tour the Calusa Heritage Trail, an almost 1-mile interpretive walkway that leads visitors through the mounds, canals, and other features of the Pineland archaeological site.
Phillips Community Park at Pine Island Center offers 3 public Tennis Courts (no fees), a large state of the art Play Ground, a Picknick area with bbq grill, and is also the home of Pine Island Community Pool!
​Phillips Community Park
5675 Sesame Dr
Phillips Community Park at Pine Island Center offers 3 public Tennis Courts (no fees), a large state of the art Play Ground, a Picknick area with bbq grill, and is also the home of Pine Island Community Pool!
Hiking at its best! Explore the wonderful nature of SW Florida!
13 locals recommend
Galt Preserve
3661 Stringfellow Rd
13 locals recommend
Hiking at its best! Explore the wonderful nature of SW Florida!
"Take a Hike" at Pinewood Trails on Pine Island. Over 40 acres of Pine flatwoods make up this Lee County Park that opened back in 2016. It has two trail loops, one paved and the other natural ground cover. You'll find slash pines (how Pine Island got its name), gopher tortoises, osprey, palmettos, mangrove, a pavilion, water fountain, and salt marsh. Open dawn to dusk and pet friendly.
6 locals recommend
Pinewood Trails
5901 Frankie Ln Dr
6 locals recommend
"Take a Hike" at Pinewood Trails on Pine Island. Over 40 acres of Pine flatwoods make up this Lee County Park that opened back in 2016. It has two trail loops, one paved and the other natural ground cover. You'll find slash pines (how Pine Island got its name), gopher tortoises, osprey, palmettos, mangrove, a pavilion, water fountain, and salt marsh. Open dawn to dusk and pet friendly.
This bridge is called: The Fishingest Bridge in the World. For a reason!
Matlacha Pass Bridge
Pine Island Road
This bridge is called: The Fishingest Bridge in the World. For a reason!
It’s Pool-Time!!! The Heated Saltwater Pool is located in Pine Island Center and in walking distance to most of our island homes! This pool is the first public pool in Lee County, opened in 1973. It’s a journey into the past!
17 locals recommend
Pine Island Community Pool
5675 Sesame Dr
17 locals recommend
It’s Pool-Time!!! The Heated Saltwater Pool is located in Pine Island Center and in walking distance to most of our island homes! This pool is the first public pool in Lee County, opened in 1973. It’s a journey into the past!

Food scene - Pine Island

Pine Island is known for its waterfront restaurants and live music places! Great food and million dollars views!
SEAFOOD! People say The Blue Dog serves the freshest seafood on the island! Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 9pm. 4597 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
87 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bar & Grill
4597 Pine Island Rd
87 locals recommend
SEAFOOD! People say The Blue Dog serves the freshest seafood on the island! Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 9pm. 4597 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
Fresh Local Fish. Great Oysters! Amazing Staff!
31 locals recommend
Lazy Flamingo 3
Stringfellow Road
31 locals recommend
Fresh Local Fish. Great Oysters! Amazing Staff!
This historic place is a Must to visit! Breathtaking sunsets! 5 star cuisine!
18 locals recommend
Tarpon Lodge Restaurant
13771 Waterfront Dr
18 locals recommend
This historic place is a Must to visit! Breathtaking sunsets! 5 star cuisine!
Waterfront Dining with daily Live Music!
115 locals recommend
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island Rd
115 locals recommend
Waterfront Dining with daily Live Music!
Great breakfast and coffee 7 days a week in a typical Florida beach atmosphere! ☕️ Located in Matlacha.
56 locals recommend
Perfect Cup
4548 Pine Island Rd
56 locals recommend
Great breakfast and coffee 7 days a week in a typical Florida beach atmosphere! ☕️ Located in Matlacha.
A former icon In Matlacha. Now located at the center of Pine Island and serving breakfast and lunch and local seafood! $-$$
Salty Girls Island Café
A former icon In Matlacha. Now located at the center of Pine Island and serving breakfast and lunch and local seafood! $-$$
Great, fresh and local seafood pared with a million dollar view! Watch dolphins and manatees while sipping an ice cold beer! $$
37 locals recommend
The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
2131 Oleander St
37 locals recommend
Great, fresh and local seafood pared with a million dollar view! Watch dolphins and manatees while sipping an ice cold beer! $$
Live music, water front
51 locals recommend
Woody's Waterside Island Bar & Grill
3051 Stringfellow Rd
51 locals recommend
Live music, water front
Live music, water front
41 locals recommend
Low Key Tiki
3135 Stringfellow Rd
41 locals recommend
Live music, water front
Million Dollar View Dining! Great Sea Food!
32 locals recommend
Capt'n Con's Fish House
8421 Main St
32 locals recommend
Million Dollar View Dining! Great Sea Food!
Great food! Burger challenge!
The Eagle's Nest Restaurant
Great food! Burger challenge!
21 locals recommend
Froggy's
3620 Stringfellow Rd
21 locals recommend
Great and affordable steaks! Daily food specials. Great prices! Often Live Music
31 locals recommend
Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon
2121 SW Pine Island Rd
31 locals recommend
Great and affordable steaks! Daily food specials. Great prices! Often Live Music
Fabulous bbq in a rustic and beachy atmosphere!
THAT BBQ PLACE
Fabulous bbq in a rustic and beachy atmosphere!
Street Food. Pine Island Center
Street Eatz & Ale
Street Food. Pine Island Center
Good Chinese food. Great for take out. Pine Island center.
China Garden III
9846 Stringfellow Rd
Good Chinese food. Great for take out. Pine Island center.
Sugar Lover’s: Delicious fudge and best ice cream of SW Florida!
9 locals recommend
Cw Fudge Factory LLC
4548 Pine Island Rd
9 locals recommend
Sugar Lover’s: Delicious fudge and best ice cream of SW Florida!
Spots Ice Cream, Crepes and Sauce
The Frozen Flip Flop

Food scene - Cape Coral and Fort Myers

Restaurant and market! Best seafood tower of SW Florida! Local fish, lobster, crabs, mussels ... more than you can every think of! "THE" place for all seafood lovers! $$$
216 locals recommend
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W
216 locals recommend
Restaurant and market! Best seafood tower of SW Florida! Local fish, lobster, crabs, mussels ... more than you can every think of! "THE" place for all seafood lovers! $$$
The Original .... No more words needed! $$
15 locals recommend
Hooters
3120 Del Prado Blvd S
15 locals recommend
The Original .... No more words needed! $$
Great view, great food. $$$
38 locals recommend
Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro
5961 Silver King Blvd
38 locals recommend
Great view, great food. $$$
Water front, amazing view! Happy hour! $$$
196 locals recommend
Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour Dr
196 locals recommend
Water front, amazing view! Happy hour! $$$
Japanese Steakhouse - Hibachi -Great Sushi - Amazing and very affordable lunch menu! $$ - $$$
22 locals recommend
Kumo Japanese Steakhouse
2517 Santa Barbara Blvd
22 locals recommend
Japanese Steakhouse - Hibachi -Great Sushi - Amazing and very affordable lunch menu! $$ - $$$
Sushi, Sushi, Sushi..... Love it!!! $$
20 locals recommend
Yellowfin Sushi & Saké Bar
1306 Cape Coral Pkwy E
20 locals recommend
Sushi, Sushi, Sushi..... Love it!!! $$
Water front. Inside and outside dining. 3 pm happy hour specials: $5 house wine, crab rangoon, volcano shrimp, mussels ... $$-$$$
15 locals recommend
Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
14040 McGregor Boulevard
15 locals recommend
Water front. Inside and outside dining. 3 pm happy hour specials: $5 house wine, crab rangoon, volcano shrimp, mussels ... $$-$$$
Waterside Italian Restaurant at the marina. Inside and outside dining. Daily live music. $$-$$$
118 locals recommend
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
5785 Cape Harbour Dr
118 locals recommend
Waterside Italian Restaurant at the marina. Inside and outside dining. Daily live music. $$-$$$
Brand new bar at Cape Coral Parkway. Happy Hour menu!
Stones Throw
Brand new bar at Cape Coral Parkway. Happy Hour menu!
Waterfront seafood. Live music. Located at Tarpon Point Marina. $$
Pinchers
Waterfront seafood. Live music. Located at Tarpon Point Marina. $$
Great Mexican Food. Reasonable prices. Happy Hour Deals! $
56 locals recommend
Iguana Mia
1027 Cape Coral Pkwy E
56 locals recommend
Great Mexican Food. Reasonable prices. Happy Hour Deals! $
Best New York Style Pizza of South West Florida!!! $
13 locals recommend
Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant
814 Cape Coral Pkwy E
13 locals recommend
Best New York Style Pizza of South West Florida!!! $
Huge Tiki Bar & Bar. Waterfront! Live Music. Breathtaking sunsets! Boat dockage available. $$
235 locals recommend
Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Cape Coral
5819 Driftwood Pkwy
235 locals recommend
Huge Tiki Bar & Bar. Waterfront! Live Music. Breathtaking sunsets! Boat dockage available. $$
One of the best seafood places in the area! Del Prado Blvd. $$
31 locals recommend
Twisted Lobster
1341 Del Prado Blvd S
31 locals recommend
One of the best seafood places in the area! Del Prado Blvd. $$

Sightseeing and Attractions

Meet „Uno“! This cute dolphin lives here since many years and has become a local attraction!
10 locals recommend
Jug Creek Marina
16498 Tortuga St
10 locals recommend
Meet „Uno“! This cute dolphin lives here since many years and has become a local attraction!
Tropical beach club with pool and bar. Walking distance to the beach. Accessible by North Captiva Ferry departing from Pine Island!
17 locals recommend
North Captiva Island Club
4421 Bartlett Pkwy
17 locals recommend
Tropical beach club with pool and bar. Walking distance to the beach. Accessible by North Captiva Ferry departing from Pine Island!
This open air museum offers an amazing journey into the past! Explore the old style Florida! That's a unique place all year round!
7 locals recommend
Ford Estate
McGregor Boulevard
7 locals recommend
This open air museum offers an amazing journey into the past! Explore the old style Florida! That's a unique place all year round!
Amazing heated saltwater public pool. Across the street from the public library!
17 locals recommend
Pine Island Community Pool
5675 Sesame Dr
17 locals recommend
Amazing heated saltwater public pool. Across the street from the public library!
15 locals recommend
Museum of the Islands
5728 Sesame Dr
15 locals recommend
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd
407 locals recommend
Pine Island Tropicals is a tropical plant nursery as well as an outdoor farmers market located on an island near the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Owners, Gary and Donna Schneider, have operated this family-owned nursery since 1993, specializing in organically grown plants and vegetables. Their popular, colorful, eye-catching market offers a wide assortment their tropical plants and vegetables as well as flowers, fruits and Momma Donna's tropical fruit jams, breads and more.
Pine Island Tropical Fruit Market
12870 Stringfellow Rd
Pine Island Tropicals is a tropical plant nursery as well as an outdoor farmers market located on an island near the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Owners, Gary and Donna Schneider, have operated this family-owned nursery since 1993, specializing in organically grown plants and vegetables. Their popular, colorful, eye-catching market offers a wide assortment their tropical plants and vegetables as well as flowers, fruits and Momma Donna's tropical fruit jams, breads and more.

Shopping

Large open air outlet. $-$$
349 locals recommend
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Rd
349 locals recommend
Large open air outlet. $-$$
Centrally located shopping mall in Fort Myers. Air conditioning. Great for rainy days! Restaurants and more. $-$$
71 locals recommend
Edison Mall
4125 Cleveland Ave
71 locals recommend
Centrally located shopping mall in Fort Myers. Air conditioning. Great for rainy days! Restaurants and more. $-$$
Open air mall with restaurants, events, and more ... $$-$$$
65 locals recommend
Bell Tower
13499 S Cleveland Ave
65 locals recommend
Open air mall with restaurants, events, and more ... $$-$$$
Indoor shopping mall in Naples. $$
78 locals recommend
Coastland Center
1900 Tamiami Trail N
78 locals recommend
Indoor shopping mall in Naples. $$
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch, Swarovski and more.... $$$-$$$$
278 locals recommend
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail N
278 locals recommend
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch, Swarovski and more.... $$$-$$$$