Cape Coral is often misunderstood and may be a gem that you are yet to discover. Separated from Fort Myers by the Caloosahatchee River, Cape Coral is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. With over 400 miles of canals—more than any other city in the world--this is the place to be if you want to live on the water in Southwest Florida. Imagine your boat in your backyard and days spent at an island beach or fishing in the backwaters or the Gulf of Mexico. Many of the canals lead boaters are considered Gulf-access, whereas others are considered freshwater. So with all this water, people often ask 'Where is the beach?' Ironically, Cape Coral does not border the Gulf of Mexico directly, so there is no beach as most people think. However, the community park at the Yacht Club has a beach on the river.

Cape Coral is a much larger city than Fort Myers both geographically and by population (nearly 200,000 people). And still, many people from outside the region are not familiar with the city. This is likely because Cape Coral is relatively new with the first homes built around 1960 and the incorporation of the city in 1970. Continued growth is fueled by affordability and a wide array of new construction options.