SW Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, warm temperatures, and nasty no-see-ums. We stayed on Pine Island which is just off the coast of Cape Coral. To get to the island, you pass across a much smaller one called Matlacha Isles. Here there is a mile long strip of quaint shops, boutiques, and restaurants. There is also a nice park hidden behind the shops. There is always great seafood when you are this close to the ocean or gulf. Sanibel Island has endless beaches with clear water, tropical breezes, and lots of clams. Lighthouse Beach Park is on one end of Sanibel where we strolled along the beach before driving back up the road to the Lazy Flamingo for lunch.