Fort Myers is located in South Florida on the Gulf Coast. It is just south of Tampa and to the west of Miami. It is a short drive from Cape Coral and is home to beach and riverfront homes and apartments.The boulevards and beaches that make up this part of south Florida are lined with coconut palms and marinas. Many visitors choose to stay at different resorts along the coast during their holiday, utilising a hire car to travel between them.Famous attractions in this area include Estero Island, Easy St, Bowditch National Park and the houses of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are also numerous opportunities for golf and fishing. The major family attractions of Florida are all within a reasonable drive of Cape Coral. To the North are the beach resorts of St Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa. Busch Gardens is also located in Tampa. To the northeast are Orlando and the theme parks of Disneyworld, Sea World, Wet n Wild and Universal Studios. The main hotels are located in the area known as Kissimmee.Close to Cape Coral are the Everglades National Park and the Marine Parks of the Florida Keys. The most popular fly drive destinations include Key West, Key Largo and Miami's Art Deco district, The Art Deco district is primarily found on the section of South Beach known as Ocean Drive.
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