CAPE CORAL
Never thought about taking a staycation in Cape Coral? Maybe that’s because you’ve never really checked out the Hideaway or The Westin. Although they do it in completely different styles, these two lodging options offer a fantastic getaway option, especially for anglers.
Hideaway Waterfront Resort is aptly named, tucked into an oasis-like property just four blocks from downtown restaurants and fun. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village has such a cool vibe, you’ll revamp any outdated thoughts you may have about the Cape. (News flash: The city is a foodie hot spot now). The Westin not only has tennis courts, it has its own lagoon pool and a lap pool with water views. Views from its rooms are so outstanding, hotel management may have to toss you at checkout time.
Cape Coral also puts you in easy driving distance of public golf courses and charming Matlacha (matt-luh-SHAY), with its “fishingest bridge” and art galleries. Next stop: Pine Island fruit farms and waterfront restaurants. All in all, the Cape as a home base is the good counter-balance to our high-paced, complex lives.
Lodging
• Hideaway Waterfront Resort & Hotel; hideawayflorida.com; 239-542-5812
• The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village; westin. marriott.com; 239-541-5000
Dining
• Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery; nevermindcapecoral.com; 239-994-3062
• Cork Soakers Deck & Wine Bar; corksoakers.net; 239-542-6622
• Nice Guys Pizza and Beer; niceguyspizza.com; 239-549-7542
• Siam Hut; capecoralsiamhut.com; 239-945-4247
Entertainment
• Anthony’s on the BLVD; anthonysontheblvd.net; 239-772-5900