Cape Coral Beach – Not just for swimming

Cape Coral even has a beach, and it’s not on the Gulf of Mexico. Even if the water of the Caloosahatchee River is not always inviting for a swim, you can still have a great time here. There is a playground for the little ones, a barbecue area for the adults and the sand is fine and inviting. Until Hurricane IAN, there was a pier next door where the locals used to go fishing, especially at weekends.

On the man-made sandy beach in Cape Coral Beach, there is always something to look at under the palm trees, be it the view of Fort Myers opposite, the odd fish caught, boats passing by, lovers and other vacationers who first take masses of photos with their cell phones and then look at them forever. They almost miss the real highlight in the form of a breathtaking sunset. If you want to, you can strike up a conversation with vacationers and locals.

In summer, when Lake Okeechobee threatened to overflow due to particularly heavy rainfall, water was drained from time to time, which then flowed for weeks into the Gulf of Mexico via the Caloosahatchee River. The river then turned black and swimming was banned. Today, things have improved enormously. Obviously, other solutions have been found here. The sunsets on this family-friendly beach are definitely an experience and – if there is a full moon – you should also take a look to the left from the pier at dusk.

Reconstruction Fishing Pier

Locals meet up on Sunday evening

View to Fort Myers

The Cape Coral Pier, destroyed by Hurricane Ian, is being rebuilt.

Sunset at Cape Coral Beach

Beautiful evening atmosphere with a perfect sunset

Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the city of Cape Coral has developed comprehensive reconstruction plans. Construction work began in March 2025 with geotechnical investigations, and construction is scheduled to begin in October 2025.

The city has considered several reconstruction options, including a complete rebuild with new piles to elevate the structure and make it more resilient to future storms. Final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected by April 2025.

The new pier will be part of a comprehensive master plan for the Yacht Club Community Park that also includes a new community center, resort pool, additional boat docks and a four-level parking lot.

Completion of the pier is expected to take 6 to 10 months after the start of construction. For the latest information and updates on the project status, please visit the official website of the City of Cape Coral:

Evening atmosphere at Cape Coral Beach and pier