Great Video! Gave me a great perspective on that ramp as well as the area around the island and hugging sides. I knew it was shallow but this really helps when my boat comes in next week!
Awesome video! Packed full of information and I loved how you gave folks a heads up about watching for manatees in the canals. I’m just up the road in Punta Gorda.
Thanks for commenting! I love Punta Gorda. I’m wanting to do a video exploring the Peace River. Was thinking leaving out of Ponce De Leon Park. Any recommendations for things to check out from the water?
@@thecapecorallife oh man, I grew up down here (in Arcadia). It all depends on how far you want to go to be honest. If you want to see REAL Peace River the way “Old Florida” was seen, it would be worth a drive to Canoe Outpost in Arcadia and travel up into Wauchula. I’ve seen 15 foot gators in there and if you’re into snorkeling, you can even find arrowheads and fossils from Mammoth and Sabre Tooth Tigers as well as Megalodon teeth. Ponce DeLeon Park is absolutely beautiful, don’t get me wrong. To me, there’s just more to experience a bit inland.
Thanks Robert. If you do decide to move down, feel free to reach out to me as I’d love to help you with any real estate needs you may have. Also, let me know if you have any specific questions that I can help with. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
Excellent video. Been searching for perspective on the ride from the ramp to open water. I recently moved to NW Cape with a pair of older skis. Any recommendations for other places to drop in that don't require the 25min idle?
Thanks for watching! The two best ramps I have found for getting to Cayo Costa area are the Matlacha Boat Ramp and the Burnt Store Marina ramp in Punta Gorda. The closest overall ramp but that requires a longer drive to get there initially is the Pineland Marina on Pine Island. This ramp will put you on Cayo Costa in a matter of minutes. Thanks again for commenting and hope to see you out there!
Thanks for commenting! Plenty of boat rentals down here. Harbour Rentals located at Cape Harbour is a popular one for Pontoon boats. Rates are about $250/half day and $400 for a full day. Additional days are usually a little cheaper. I’d love to help with the condo when the time comes. Good luck 😀
Ingrid. From Burnt Store Boat Ramp to where we go in Cayo Costa (usually the North Side) takes about 50 minutes. It takes about 20-25 to get through the canal system and past the slow speed zones and then the rest of the trip goes pretty fast. It’s a little longer if you go to the south side by Captiva. Fun trip. Love Cayo Costa! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you!
Great video. I will be in Cape Coral next week pretty close to where you launched and plan on taking this trip with my boat. Any suggestions or advice that we need to do while vacationing there? TIA
Jeremy. Glad you are getting down here! I hope you enjoy your stay. Here are a few suggestions for things to do: Best Breakfast: Metro Diner, South Cape Diner, House of Omlets Best View for Breakfast: On beach dining at Boathouse Tiki Bar and Restaurant Lunch: Pinchers at Tarpon Point, Monarcas Mexican, Lobster Lady Dinner: Slates, Boathouse at Sunset, Jungle Bird Parks: Sirenia Vista Park, Jaycee Park, Eco Preserve, Rotary Park Beaches: Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, Lovers Key, Bonita Beach, Sanibel Causeway Sun splash Waterpark will be open on the weekends Hope that gets you started! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you!
Also, music is a bit loud relative to you speaking. I feel like I need to turn the music down when it plays and turn you up when you talk. Just trying to provide constructive feedback.
Amazon Video! We are very impressed! What a wonderful place.... Thank you for showing these great impressions!
Thanks for commenting!
Great video!! We'll be down there over Labor Day with our boat, can't wait to check out the islands for a week.
Thanks for commenting Rob! Have fun down here 🚤🏝 Let me know if I can ever help you out.
Awesome video! I just bought land and having a home built 5 min from that boat ramp. Can't wait to move to Cape Coral!
Congrats!! Welcome to the area. I’m sure you’ll love it. Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you.
Great Video! Gave me a great perspective on that ramp as well as the area around the island and hugging sides. I knew it was shallow but this really helps when my boat comes in next week!
Thanks for the positive comment. Enjoy that boat, and I hope to see you out on the water!
Awesome video! Packed full of information and I loved how you gave folks a heads up about watching for manatees in the canals. I’m just up the road in Punta Gorda.
Thanks for commenting! I love Punta Gorda. I’m wanting to do a video exploring the Peace River. Was thinking leaving out of Ponce De Leon Park. Any recommendations for things to check out from the water?
@@thecapecorallife oh man, I grew up down here (in Arcadia). It all depends on how far you want to go to be honest. If you want to see REAL Peace River the way “Old Florida” was seen, it would be worth a drive to Canoe Outpost in Arcadia and travel up into Wauchula. I’ve seen 15 foot gators in there and if you’re into snorkeling, you can even find arrowheads and fossils from Mammoth and Sabre Tooth Tigers as well as Megalodon teeth. Ponce DeLeon Park is absolutely beautiful, don’t get me wrong. To me, there’s just more to experience a bit inland.
Great tips. Looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for sharing!
Great Video hopefully one day I will be moving to Cape Coral and would really love to do that..
Thanks Robert. If you do decide to move down, feel free to reach out to me as I’d love to help you with any real estate needs you may have. Also, let me know if you have any specific questions that I can help with. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
What part of sanibel is good for anchoring your boat?
Excellent video. Been searching for perspective on the ride from the ramp to open water. I recently moved to NW Cape with a pair of older skis. Any recommendations for other places to drop in that don't require the 25min idle?
Thanks for watching! The two best ramps I have found for getting to Cayo Costa area are the Matlacha Boat Ramp and the Burnt Store Marina ramp in Punta Gorda. The closest overall ramp but that requires a longer drive to get there initially is the Pineland Marina on Pine Island. This ramp will put you on Cayo Costa in a matter of minutes. Thanks again for commenting and hope to see you out there!
Marc, is there boat rental nearby? what rate per day we should expect to pay? yes... we are planning to get a small condo ion cape coral. thanks!
Thanks for commenting! Plenty of boat rentals down here. Harbour Rentals located at Cape Harbour is a popular one for Pontoon boats. Rates are about $250/half day and $400 for a full day. Additional days are usually a little cheaper. I’d love to help with the condo when the time comes. Good luck 😀
hello. how long does it take you to get to Cayo Costa on the ski from the ramp you launched at?
Ingrid. From Burnt Store Boat Ramp to where we go in Cayo Costa (usually the North Side) takes about 50 minutes. It takes about 20-25 to get through the canal system and past the slow speed zones and then the rest of the trip goes pretty fast. It’s a little longer if you go to the south side by Captiva. Fun trip. Love Cayo Costa! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you!
Great video. I will be in Cape Coral next week pretty close to where you launched and plan on taking this trip with my boat. Any suggestions or advice that we need to do while vacationing there? TIA
Jeremy. Glad you are getting down here! I hope you enjoy your stay. Here are a few suggestions for things to do:
Best Breakfast: Metro Diner, South Cape Diner, House of Omlets
Best View for Breakfast: On beach dining at Boathouse Tiki Bar and Restaurant
Lunch: Pinchers at Tarpon Point, Monarcas Mexican, Lobster Lady
Dinner: Slates, Boathouse at Sunset, Jungle Bird
Parks: Sirenia Vista Park, Jaycee Park, Eco Preserve, Rotary Park
Beaches: Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, Lovers Key, Bonita Beach, Sanibel Causeway
Sun splash Waterpark will be open on the weekends
Hope that gets you started! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you!
Also, music is a bit loud relative to you speaking. I feel like I need to turn the music down when it plays and turn you up when you talk.
Just trying to provide constructive feedback.
Kirby. Thanks for the feedback. Very helpful. I’ll see if I can improve this in the upcoming videos. Appreciate the comment!
Thanks for commenting!