Cape Coral, Florida is located on the west coast of Florida on a peninsula between scenic Caloosahatchee River, Charlotte Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Islands are barrier islands..  The city of Cape Coral is laid out for a population of about 300,000 today just over 100,000 live, work or own vacation homes here.  Cape Coral is growing fast because waterfront homes, properties and lots are still affordable in Cape Coral.  Boat owners dominate the city, with your boat in your backyard boating is easy and fun.  Enjoy a lazy day of saltwater fishing from your own dock or travel the canal to the river and Gulf of Mexico. For land based fun there are seven excellent Golf Courses in and around the Cape.  Our resident Realtor Maria specializes in Cape Coral Real Estate and she knows where to buy and what to pay. In English or Español she will navigate you safely in this tropical paradise.