Paradise is not just a state of mind. It is Cape Coral. Cape Coral is not just a place for retirees, it is the growth engine of SW Florida.  Cape Coral is attracting business, building schools and building homes.  We have sports complexes, boat ramps, public beach, tennis, fishing pier, senior centers and so much more.

Surrounded by water, Cape Coral's natural beauty provides the perfect setting for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The Cape's extensive system of waterways for boating and sightseeing, includes more than 400 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals, lakes, basins and stunning Intracoastal waterfront areas.

Cape Coral also offers some of the best golf in the area. From top rated championship courses to the more relaxed "executive" courses, golfers will find a course to challenge every skill level. For the tennis buff, fine facilities throughout the city provide a range of options for an invigorating day on the court.

Known as an ideal location for family fun, Cape Coral offers a variety of activities for you including a family water park, family sports amusement center, an ecological preserve, a public beach located in the Yacht Club Community Park, one of the several parks Cape Coral has to offer, plus a beautiful new library that truly makes learning fun. Visitors enthusiastically explore a diverse collection of local wares, from unique specialty shops to well-known national favorites. They round out the day dining at fabulous area restaurants that specialize in ethnic foods.

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.

Cape Coral is the state's second largest city in land area, second only to Jacksonville.  Boasting the third-lowest crime rate among other Florida cities of its size. Cape Coral is also one of the top 10 fastest growing cities in the nation. Which is growing at about 7% per year. Just 14 years ago Cape Coral's population was 75,000 it is now more than 156,000. And according to the American Lung Association it was ranked 24th among the 25 cleanest cities in the United States, beating out every other city in Florida.

Cape Coral has been ranked by “Money Magazine“ as one of the BEST PLACES TO LIVE, Area residents know the reason why. Locals say “It's Just Paradise“!    For more information on Cape Coral please visit our local site at www.capecoral.org.