Rick’s guidebook
Food scene
One of the favorite spots for guests. Outdoor and indoor but on the water. Tiki bar with entertainment daily. Good seafood and of course Italian dishes.
115 locals recommend
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdOne of the favorite spots for guests. Outdoor and indoor but on the water. Tiki bar with entertainment daily. Good seafood and of course Italian dishes.
Bar / restaurant with some great food. One of the best fish sandwiches ever. Cold beer. My friend's favorite place
87 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bar & Grill
4597 Pine Island RdBar / restaurant with some great food. One of the best fish sandwiches ever. Cold beer. My friend's favorite place
Best seafood in the area. Big lobsters and the freshest catches. If you like seafood this is your place. Great bread too. Specials daily
216 locals recommend
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WBest seafood in the area. Big lobsters and the freshest catches. If you like seafood this is your place. Great bread too. Specials daily
They have good pasta's but they also have some of the best steaks I have eaten. Love the ribeye there. Good wines and of course the bread and olive oil. Wife likes the soups.
33 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
762 SW Pine Island RdThey have good pasta's but they also have some of the best steaks I have eaten. Love the ribeye there. Good wines and of course the bread and olive oil. Wife likes the soups.
Mel's takes you back to the 50's. They have all kinds of foods. The salads are huge. The burger and shakes will test your taste buds. My grandson loves this place.
24 locals recommend
Mel's Diner - Cape Coral
1331 NE Pine Island RdMel's takes you back to the 50's. They have all kinds of foods. The salads are huge. The burger and shakes will test your taste buds. My grandson loves this place.
Sit out over the Bay and watch the boats go in and out. Good food and pretty good sushi. It's upstairs but don't worry. They have an elevator for your convenience.
61 locals recommend
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley CtSit out over the Bay and watch the boats go in and out. Good food and pretty good sushi. It's upstairs but don't worry. They have an elevator for your convenience.
Entertainment
If you like line dancing you will love this place. My niece from Texas thought she knew line dancing but she was blown away. My Daughter, sons, Nieces and wife loves this place.
75 locals recommend
Dixie Roadhouse
1023 SE 47th TerraceIf you like line dancing you will love this place. My niece from Texas thought she knew line dancing but she was blown away. My Daughter, sons, Nieces and wife loves this place.
There are many charter boats that will show you why this area is called the fishing capital of the world. This is one of many many.
Crabby Charters Deep Sea Fishing
6179 Black Marlin LaneThere are many charter boats that will show you why this area is called the fishing capital of the world. This is one of many many.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdGrandson favorite.
Tropical Breeze Fun Park
234 Santa Barbara BlvdPutt Putt Golf and more
Just 3 miles from the house. Nice course and very reasonable
PH: 239-573-3100
40 locals recommend
Coral Oaks Golf Course
1800 NW 28th AveJust 3 miles from the house. Nice course and very reasonable
PH: 239-573-3100
One of my favorites. Not super tough but tough enough for the average golfer. PH: 239-574-7262
25 locals recommend
Palmetto-Pine Country Club
1940 SW 9th CtOne of my favorites. Not super tough but tough enough for the average golfer. PH: 239-574-7262
Very nice course. ( 23 min) You will have to book ahead on this one - PH: 239-543-4146
Magnolia Landing Golf and Country Club
3501 Avenida del VeraVery nice course. ( 23 min) You will have to book ahead on this one - PH: 239-543-4146
Another nice golf course within a short drive ( 17 min ) of your stay. Book ahead. PH: 239-731-4520
Herons Glen Golf & Country Clb
2250 Herons Glen BlvdAnother nice golf course within a short drive ( 17 min ) of your stay. Book ahead. PH: 239-731-4520
City advice
What to pack
We have a reverse osmosis water system. Water is good.
You won't need as many clothes as you think since most spend most of their time in swimming suits. Easy access to grocery and stores first day to get anything you need.