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Marina Explorer
Discover marinas, boat ramps, and waterfront services throughout Southwest Florida. Click markers for details.
Canal & Bridge Center of Cape Coral
⚠️ Important: Bridge heights are shown at MAXIMUM water level. Always check current water levels and clearances before heading out.
Comprehensive maps of Cape Coral's unique 400+ mile canal system — bridge clearances, Gulf access routes, freshwater waterways, and entry points.
Bridge Clearance Key & Maps
Understanding Cape Coral's canal and bridge system
Maps courtesy of Dan Starowicz. For informational purposes only — always verify current conditions.
Bridge Heights Map
Explore every bridge clearance across Cape Coral's canal system with Waterway Guide's live interactive map. Toggle between bridges, locks, and navigational markers — essential planning for boaters.
South Cape Bridge Clearance
Complete bridge clearance map for South Cape Coral. Heights shown at maximum water level — always verify current conditions before heading out.
- Bridge heights are at MAXIMUM water level
- Gulf Access Bridges shown in red
- Freshwater Bridges shown in dark blue
- Always check current water levels before heading out
Full Canal & Bridge Map
Full Cape Coral canal system with saltwater Gulf access canals, freshwater canals, bridge clearances, boat launches, and points of interest.
- Saltwater with Gulf Access shown in blue
- Freshwater (no Gulf Access) shown in light blue
- Gulf access bridges shown in red
- Freshwater bridges shown in pink
- Boat locks, launches & lifts marked
Bait & Tackle
Stock up before you head out. Find live bait, frozen bait, tackle, and fishing supplies across Southwest Florida. Click markers for details.
Charter Services
Book a guided fishing adventure. From tarpon in Boca Grande to offshore Gulf trips — find the right charter captain for your trip. Click markers for details.
Public Beaches
From Cape Coral to Siesta Key — find the best public beaches, beach access points, and state park shores across Southwest Florida. Click markers for details.
Parks & Preserves
Explore Southwest Florida's parks, nature preserves, and wildlife refuges — boardwalks, birding, manatees, and old-growth cypress. Click markers for details.
Fishing Piers & Shore Spots
No boat? No problem. Find public fishing piers, shore fishing spots, and bridge fishing across Southwest Florida. Click markers for details.
Explore SWFL
Dining guides, activities, and more across Southwest Florida.
Ultimate Bucket List Map
The Ultimate Bucket List — 30 must-do waterfront dining & marina experiences across Southwest Florida, from North Ft. Myers to Boca Grande. Hidden gems, local favorites, and boat-accessible eats, drinks & adventures on and around the water.
- 30 numbered waterfront experiences
- Covers Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Pine Island, Sanibel, Bonita & Boca Grande
- Tiki bars, marinas, restaurants & hidden gems
- From hidden gems to local favorites
Kayak Launches & Paddle Trails
Find the best kayak launches, mangrove tunnels, and blueway trails across Southwest Florida. Filter by type and difficulty, toggle paddle routes, and click markers for details.
⚠️ Always check tides, wind, and weather before paddling. Many launches are tide-dependent — plan your return to avoid getting stranded. Wear a PFD at all times.
Boat Day Trips
Popular destinations reachable by boat from Cape Coral — distances and travel times shown from Tarpon Point Marina. Click markers for details, toggle routes to see the path from home port.
⚠️ Distances & times are approximate and assume calm conditions from Tarpon Point Marina. Always check tides, weather, and bridge clearances before departure.
Golf Course Finder
Explore 30+ golf courses across Lee County and Southwest Florida. From championship resort courses to hidden municipal gems — find your next tee time.
Hunters Run Executive Golf
Executive course perfect for a quick round or improving your short game.
Heritage Landing Golf Club
Gordon Lewis design through natural wetlands with challenging carries over water.
Cross Creek Country Club
Private community course with tree-lined fairways and small challenging greens.
The Club at Grandezza
Darrell Ray-designed course with dramatic elevation changes in a private community.
Stoneybrook Golf Club
Public access course with rolling fairways, water carries, and well-kept greens.
Magnolia Landing Golf & CC
Championship course with dramatic bunkering, water features, and oak-lined fairways.
Heritage Cove Resort
Active 55+ community with a well-maintained executive-style layout.
Florida Day Trips by Interest
Explore 70+ destinations across the Sunshine State. From championship golf courses and historic lighthouses to crystal-clear springs and theme parks — find your perfect Florida day trip.
Walt Disney World
Theme ParksFour theme parks, two water parks, and endless entertainment in Orlando.
disneyworld.comUniversal Orlando Resort
Theme ParksTwo theme parks including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
universalorlando.comSeaWorld Orlando
Theme ParksMarine-life themed park with thrilling rides and animal encounters.
seaworld.com/orlandoBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
Theme ParksAfrican-themed park with world-class roller coasters and animal habitats.
buschgardens.com/tampaLEGOLAND Florida
Theme ParksInteractive theme park built for families with kids ages 2-12.
legoland.com/floridaGatorland Orlando
Theme ParksThe Alligator Capital of the World — classic Florida attraction since 1949.
gatorland.comSiesta Key Beach
Beaches & IslandsConsistently ranked one of America's best beaches with powdery white quartz sand.
visitsarasota.com/siesta-keyClearwater Beach
Beaches & IslandsWide sandy beach with calm Gulf waters, pier, and vibrant beach town.
visitstpeteclearwater.comSanibel Island
Beaches & IslandsWorld-famous for shelling, with 15 miles of pristine beaches.
sanibelisland.comFort Lauderdale Beach
Beaches & IslandsSeven miles of golden sand with a scenic oceanfront promenade.
visitlauderdale.comSouth Beach Miami
Beaches & IslandsIconic Art Deco backdrop, turquoise water, and vibrant nightlife.
miamiandbeaches.comCaptiva Island
Beaches & IslandsSecluded tropical island with stunning sunsets and relaxed charm.
sanibel-captiva.orgAmelia Island
Beaches & Islands13 miles of uncrowded beaches with historic downtown Fernandina Beach.
ameliaisland.comThree Sisters Springs
Wildlife & NatureCrystal-clear spring where hundreds of manatees gather in winter.
threesistersspringsvisitor.orgMerritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife & Nature140,000 acres of coastal habitat — manatees, alligators, and 500+ bird species.
fws.gov/refuge/merritt-islandCorkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Wildlife & Nature13,000 acres with a 2.25-mile boardwalk through old-growth cypress forest.
corkscrew.audubon.orgHomosassa Springs Wildlife Park
Wildlife & NatureState park showcasing native Florida wildlife including manatees and Florida panthers.
floridastateparks.org/homosassaJ.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife & Nature6,400 acres of mangrove ecosystem on Sanibel — world-class birding.
fws.gov/refuge/jn-ding-darlingDolphin Research Center
Wildlife & NatureInteractive dolphin encounters and education in the Florida Keys.
dolphins.orgCastillo de San Marcos
Historic SitesOldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., built 1672–1695 in St. Augustine.
nps.gov/casaSt. Augustine Historic District
Historic SitesNation's oldest city — Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets.
visitstaugustine.comEdison & Ford Winter Estates
Historic SitesWinter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford with museum and gardens.
edisonfordwinterestates.orgPonce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Historic SitesFlorida's tallest lighthouse at 175 feet — climb 203 steps for panoramic views.
ponceinlet.orgDeSoto National Memorial
Historic SitesCommemorates the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto in Florida.
nps.gov/desoFort Jefferson / Dry Tortugas
Historic SitesMassive 19th-century coastal fortress 70 miles west of Key West. Accessible by ferry or seaplane.
nps.gov/drtoCoral Castle Museum
Historic SitesMysterious stone structure hand-carved by one man from 1,100 tons of coral rock.
coralcastle.comKingsley Plantation
Historic SitesWell-preserved 19th-century plantation on Fort George Island near Jacksonville.
nps.gov/timuMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
Gardens & Arboretums15-acre bayfront garden featuring 20,000+ orchids, bromeliads, and epiphytes.
selby.orgFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Gardens & Arboretums83-acre Miami garden with rare tropical plants, butterfly exhibits, and art.
fairchildgarden.orgBok Tower Gardens
Gardens & Arboretums250-acre contemplative garden with a 205-foot Singing Tower carillon.
boktowergardens.orgSunken Gardens
Gardens & Arboretums100-year-old botanical paradise in St. Pete with cascading waterfalls.
stpete.org/sunkenNaples Botanical Garden
Gardens & Arboretums170-acre world-class garden with plants from the tropics and subtropics.
naplesgarden.orgIchetucknee Springs State Park
Springs & RiversCrystal-clear spring-fed river — one of the best tubing experiences in Florida.
floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneeSilver Springs State Park
Springs & RiversFamous glass-bottom boat tours over crystal-clear springs — Florida classic since 1878.
silversprings.comGinnie Springs
Springs & RiversSeven pristine springs along the Santa Fe River — popular for diving and tubing.
ginniespringsoutdoors.comRainbow Springs State Park
Springs & RiversFourth-largest spring in Florida with waterfalls and lush gardens.
floridastateparks.org/rainbow-springsWeeki Wachee Springs
Springs & RiversLive mermaid shows since 1947 plus a water park and river paddling.
weekiwachee.comDevil's Den Prehistoric Spring
Springs & RiversUnderground spring inside a dry cave — world-class scuba and snorkel destination.
devilsden.comThe Dalí Museum
Museums & CultureLargest collection of Salvador Dalí's works outside Europe in stunning St. Pete building.
thedali.orgRingling Museum of Art
Museums & CultureSarasota's 66-acre estate with art museum, circus museum, and historic Ca'd'Zan mansion.
ringling.orgKennedy Space Center
Museums & CultureNASA's launch headquarters — see real rockets, meet astronauts, and tour launch pads.
kennedyspacecenter.comPérez Art Museum Miami
Museums & CultureModern and contemporary art museum overlooking Biscayne Bay.
pamm.orgSalvador Dalí Museum
Museums & CultureArchitectural masterpiece housing the most comprehensive Dalí collection outside Spain.
thedali.orgTPC Sawgrass
Golf CoursesHome of THE PLAYERS Championship — iconic island green 17th hole.
tpc.com/sawgrassStreamsong Resort
Golf CoursesThree top-100 courses on a dramatic reclaimed phosphate mining landscape.
streamsongresort.comBay Hill Club & Lodge
Golf CoursesArnold Palmer's winter home — PGA Tour host course in Orlando.
bayhill.comPGA National Resort
Golf CoursesFive championship courses including the famous Bear Trap — Honda Classic host.
pgaresort.comTrump National Doral
Golf CoursesFour courses including the legendary Blue Monster in Miami.
trumpnationaldoral.comNaples National Golf Club
Golf CoursesPrivate championship course with stunning water features and preserved natural pine forest.
naplesnational.comTiburón Golf Club
Golf CoursesTwo Greg Norman-designed courses — home of the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship.
tiburonnaples.comCalusa Pines Golf Club
Golf CoursesTop-ranked private club with dramatic elevation changes — rare in Florida.
calusapinesgolfclub.comSt. Augustine Lighthouse
LighthousesHistoric 1874 lighthouse with 219 steps and a maritime museum.
staugustinelighthouse.orgJupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Lighthouses1860 red brick lighthouse overlooking the Loxahatchee River and Atlantic Ocean.
jupiterlighthouse.orgCape Florida Lighthouse
LighthousesMiami's oldest standing structure (1825) inside Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne.
floridastateparks.org/cape-floridaKey West Lighthouse
Lighthouses1848 lighthouse with 88 steps — panoramic views of Key West and the ocean.
kwahs.orgSanibel Island Lighthouse
Lighthouses1884 iron skeleton lighthouse at the eastern tip of Sanibel — iconic photo spot.
sanibellighthouse.comEverglades National Park — Shark Valley
Everglades15-mile loop with a 45-foot observation tower — alligators galore along the path.
nps.gov/everEverglades National Park — Flamingo
EvergladesSouthernmost point of mainland Florida — boat tours, kayaking, and manatee viewing.
nps.gov/everBig Cypress National Preserve
Everglades729,000 acres of pristine swamp — Florida panthers, black bears, and cypress domes.
nps.gov/bicyEverglades City Airboat Tours
EvergladesClassic airboat rides through the Ten Thousand Islands and mangrove tunnels.
evergladescity.comKey West — Duval Street
Florida KeysVibrant historic district with colorful architecture, galleries, and legendary sunsets.
keywest.comBahia Honda State Park
Florida KeysAward-winning beach with the old Bahia Honda Bridge — perfect snorkeling and kayaking.
floridastateparks.org/bahia-hondaJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Florida KeysFirst underwater park in the U.S. — glass-bottom boat tours and snorkeling.
pennekamppark.comIslamorada — Sportfishing Capital
Florida KeysWorld-famous backcountry fishing, sandbars, and waterfront dining.
islamoradachamber.comSeven Mile Bridge
Florida KeysOne of the world's longest bridges — breathtaking drive across turquoise water.
fla-keys.comJohn Pennekamp Reef
Snorkeling & DivingLiving coral reef three miles offshore in Key Largo — the only one in the continental U.S.
pennekamppark.comBlue Heron Bridge
Snorkeling & DivingOne of the world's best shore dives — seahorses, octopus, and rays under the bridge.
blueheronbridge.comCrystal River Manatee Snorkeling
Snorkeling & DivingThe only place in Florida where you can legally swim with manatees in clear spring water.
discovercrystalriverfl.comVenice Beach — Shark Tooth Capital
Snorkeling & DivingWorld's best place to find prehistoric shark teeth right off the beach.
visitvenicefl.orgLakeridge Winery & Vineyards
Wineries & BreweriesFlorida's largest premium winery — free tours and tastings on 127-acre estate.
lakeridgewinery.comSan Sebastian Winery
Wineries & BreweriesSt. Augustine's premier winery in a historic East Coast Railway building.
sansebastianwinery.comCigar City Brewing
Wineries & BreweriesTampa's legendary craft brewery — famous for Jai Alai IPA and Florida-inspired beers.
cigarcitybrewing.comWeeki Wachee River
Kayaking & PaddlingCrystal-clear paddling past manatees and through lush Florida scenery.
floridastateparks.org/weeki-wacheeTen Thousand Islands
Kayaking & PaddlingLabyrinth of mangrove islands — incredible wildlife and solitude near Everglades City.
nps.gov/everJuniper Springs Run
Kayaking & PaddlingNarrow, winding spring run through Ocala National Forest — seven miles of pure beauty.
fs.usda.gov/ocalaEstero River Paddling Trail
Kayaking & PaddlingScenic river through Estero Bay — mangroves, birds, and calm waters near Fort Myers.
floridastateparks.org/estero-bayQuestions About Gulf Access Properties?
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