Things to do near Sunshine Villa.

Attractions / History & culture

• Edison & Ford Winter Estates

  2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers — a short drive from inland Cape Coral. Homes, museum, gardens, and the restored laboratory. Their site lists daily 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with last admission at 4:30 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; confirm hours before you go.

• Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park

  35 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral. Mini golf, games, and go-karts on the Pine Island Road strip — about the same neighborhood as the 8-minute shopping drive.

Family fun

• Tropical Breeze Fun Park

  Cape Coral family park. Check today’s hours and tickets on their site before you load the car.

• SunSplash Family Waterpark

  Cape Coral waterpark for a day off the lanai. Seasonal hours change — use their calendar, not this page.

Outdoors

• Four Mile Cove Eco Preserve

  City of Cape Coral preserve with a boardwalk and visitor center. Dogs are prohibited on the trails. The city has posted temporary closures of some amenities — check that page for what is open the week you visit.

• Cape Coral parks & eco tourism

  The city’s directory of preserves, parks, and outdoor programs. Use it instead of a guessed list of trails.

Eat & drink

• Mellow Mushroom Cape Coral

  53 NE Pine Island Road — pizza near Gator Mike’s. We do not invent other restaurants or hours. Confirm kitchen time on their location page.

Beaches & day trips

• Yacht Club Beach

  Cape Coral’s public beach at Yacht Club Community Park. Amenities have been limited and construction continued after Hurricane Ian. See the fuller beach guide for parking notes.

• Visit Fort Myers beach conditions

  Source of truth for Lee County beach and parking status. Gulf beaches are a drive from this inland house.

• Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

  Official Lee County Port Authority site. Plan about 40–45 minutes from the house (about 43 minutes on the VRBO listing).

Family fun

• Tropical Breeze Fun Park

  Cape Coral family park. Check today’s hours and tickets on their site before you load the car.

• SunSplash Family Waterpark

  Cape Coral waterpark for a day off the lanai. Seasonal hours change — use their calendar, not this page.

Outdoors

• Four Mile Cove Eco Preserve

  City of Cape Coral preserve with a boardwalk and visitor center. Dogs are prohibited on the trails. The city has posted temporary closures of some amenities — check that page for what is open the week you visit.

• Cape Coral parks & eco tourism

  The city’s directory of preserves, parks, and outdoor programs. Use it instead of a guessed list of trails.

Eat & drink

• Mellow Mushroom Cape Coral

  53 NE Pine Island Road — pizza near Gator Mike’s. We do not invent other restaurants or hours. Confirm kitchen time on their location page.

Beaches & day trips

• Yacht Club Beach

  Cape Coral’s public beach at Yacht Club Community Park. Amenities have been limited and construction continued after Hurricane Ian. See the fuller beach guide for parking notes.

• Visit Fort Myers beach conditions

  Source of truth for Lee County beach and parking status. Gulf beaches are a drive from this inland house.

• Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

  Official Lee County Port Authority site. Plan about 40–45 minutes from the house (about 43 minutes on the VRBO listing).