Weather and climate:
Southwest Florida weather is one of the area's biggest assets. The region surrounding Fort Myers and Captiva/Sanibel Island is balmy in April and May, hot and humid (but bearable) June through September, and mild and sunny the rest of the year. The rainy season is June through September, with lots of showers and thunderstorms. The number of days without rain in the summer averages about 15. Late summer is hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. The winter months, when it is drier with less humidity and almost perfect temperatures, is a great time to enjoy southwest Florida's weather. The white sand beaches of the Gulf and the nearby Caloosahatchee River provide visitors and residents plenty of scenic opportunities to enjoy this wonderful weather, also.
Traveling by air:
The closest airports in the area are Page Field (FMY) located about 8 miles southeast of Cape Coral in Fort Myers, Florida, the Southwest Florida International airport (RSW) located approximately 15 miles southeast of Cape Coral in Fort Myers, Florida, the Charlotte County airport (PGD) located roughly 19 miles north of Cape Coral in Punta Gorda, Florida, and finally the Sarasota-Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located around 63 miles northwest of Cape Coral in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida.
Amusement and Theme Parks:
Amusement and Theme Parks: Kidstar Park, Port Charlotte FL 28.0 mi. King Richards Medieval Family Fun Park, Naples FL 36.3 mi. Water Parks, Adventure Island, Tampa FL 95.1 mi., Water Mania, Kissimmee FL 119.6 mi.
Golf:
Cape Coral Executive Golf Course, Cape Coral FL, Coral Oaks Golf Course, Cape Coral FL, Royal Tee Country Club, Cape Coral FL, Del Tura Country Club, North Fort Myers FL 7.5 mi., El Rio Golf Club, North Fort Myers FL 7.5 mi., Herons Glen Championship Golf & Country Club, North Fort Myers FL 7.5 mi., Lochmoor Country Club, North Fort Myers FL 7.5 mi., Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club, North Fort Myers FL 7.5 mi., Cross Creek Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Deltura Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Eastwood Golf Course, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Fort Myers Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Gateway Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Golfview Golf & Recreation, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Legends Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Lexington Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Riverbend Golf Course, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., San Carlos Golf Course, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Shell Point Golf Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Terra Verde Country Club, Fort Myers FL 7.8 mi., Alden Pines Country Club, Bokeelia FL 11.2 mi., Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Sanibel FL 14.0 mi., Bay Beach Golf Course, Fort Myers Beach FL 14.3 mi., Beachview Golf Club, Sanibel Island FL 16.0 mi., Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Estero FL 1.
Other Activities:
Many golf courses