Cape Coral & Fort Myers
Things to do near Sunshine Villa.
The house is in inland northeast Cape Coral near Diplomat Pkwy and Del Prado Blvd — a private heated pool and hot tub in the backyard, not a beach cottage. Gulf sand is a day trip. Drive times below are from the VRBO listing.
Last reviewed: September 13, 2026
Listings change. Always confirm hours and status on the attraction’s official site before you go. Shell Factory & Nature Park is the local example: a formerly famous stop that closed around September 2024, so we do not list it as open. Report a closed business
How close things actually are
- Pine Island Shopping area — about 8 minutes
- Del Tura Golf & Country Club area — about 9 minutes (nearby neighborhood golf; we do not claim membership access)
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) — about 43 minutes
We do not list the former Shell Factory & Nature Park as an open stop. That attraction closed around September 2024.
Attractions / History & culture
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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.
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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
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Tropical Breeze Fun Park
Cape Coral family park. Check today’s hours and tickets on their site before you load the car.
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SunSplash Family Waterpark
Cape Coral waterpark for a day off the lanai. Seasonal hours change — use their calendar, not this page.
Outdoors
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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.
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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
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Mellow Mushroom Cape Coral
53 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral — pizza near Gator Mike’s
Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Confirm kitchen time on their location page.
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Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha — canal-side tiki in Matlacha, not next door to this inland house
Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Official site and /location page. Matlacha canal and tiki, not a walk from the house. Confirm hours on their site.
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FINS Seafood & Dive Bar
3422 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral 33904
Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Official site. Confirm hours on their site.
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Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
5785 Cape Harbour Dr #106, Cape Coral — Cape Harbour marina
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Tue & Fri 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Official site. Confirm hours on their site.
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Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral — Cape Harbour waterfront
Homepage lists bar open 11 a.m. and kitchen at noon. Their news page has listed daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Official site. Confirm hours on their site before you go.
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Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Westin Cape Coral / Tarpon Point Marina
Official listing: Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Hours of operation are seasonal.
Official Marriott dining page. Hours are seasonal — confirm on that page or by phone.
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The Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill
Westin Cape Coral / Tarpon Point Marina — dockside
Official listing: Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Hours of operation are seasonal.
Official Marriott dining page. Hours are seasonal — confirm on that page or by phone.
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Cape Harbour Oyster Bar & Grill
5785 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral — Cape Harbour marina
Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Official site. Confirm hours on their site.
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Yucatan Waterfront Bar & Grill
4875 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha — Matlacha waterfront / tiki
Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Official site and location/hours page. Confirm hours on their site.
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The French Press
5789 Cape Harbour Drive #101, Cape Coral — Cape Harbour marina cafe
Official page lists Monday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Tuesday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Those lines overlap — confirm before you go.
Official site. Confirm hours on their site.
Beaches & day trips
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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.
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Visit Fort Myers beach conditions
Source of truth for Lee County beach and parking status. Gulf beaches are a drive from this inland house.
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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).
For Gulf sand, parking closures, and longer day trips, use the Cape Coral beach guide.
See a closed or moved business? Report a closed business to tolton1906@gmail.com. Staying a week? Check live availability or email a booking inquiry. Rental agreement applies. Registration RR-002030-2026. Sleeps 8.