Worst Beach in Southwest Florida! Don't Go here.
While popular among some locals, this beach has some aspects that might make it less appealing compared to other beaches in Southwest Florida. Here are some reasons why Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach might not be considered the best beach destination:
1. Water Quality Concerns
Pollution: The beach is located along the Caloosahatchee River, which can occasionally experience water quality issues. Runoff from the river and nearby areas can bring pollutants, affecting the clarity and cleanliness of the water.
Algae Blooms: The area can be prone to algae blooms, including harmful blue-green algae, especially during warmer months. These blooms can deter visitors and impact the overall beach experience.
2. Limited Natural Beauty
Urban Setting: The beach is situated in a more urban and developed area compared to other natural and scenic beaches in the region. This setting might not provide the same serene and picturesque environment that visitors seek.
Small Size: The beach area itself is relatively small, which can lead to overcrowding, especially during weekends and peak tourist seasons.
3. Lack of Traditional Beach Atmosphere
Man-Made Beach: The sand at the Cape Coral Yacht Club beach is not naturally occurring but rather brought in to create the beach area. This can result in a different texture and feel compared to natural beaches.
Proximity to Boat Traffic: Being part of a yacht club and marina, the beach is close to boat traffic. This can create noise and disturbances, detracting from a peaceful beach experience.
4. Amenities and Facilities
Basic Facilities: While the beach does offer some amenities like picnic areas, a fishing pier, and a playground, it lacks the extensive facilities and attractions found at other larger beach destinations.
Maintenance Issues: There have been occasional reports of maintenance issues, such as litter and inadequate restroom facilities, which can impact the overall enjoyment of the beach.
5. Overall Experience
Comparative Appeal: When compared to other nearby beaches like Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, and Lovers Key, the Cape Coral Yacht Club beach might fall short in terms of natural beauty, water quality, and the overall beach experience.
Conclusion
While the Cape Coral Yacht Club beach does have its appeal for local residents and families looking for a convenient spot for a quick outing, it might not meet the expectations of visitors seeking a more pristine, natural, and spacious beach environment. For a better beach experience, exploring other nearby beaches with higher natural beauty and better amenities might be preferable.
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Departing Fort Myers Beach
02:29 Worst Beach in Southwest Florida
04:34 Docking the Boat
06:14 The Beach
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Still better than the beaches in Missouri. 😔
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Ozarks are fun though!
@hooptietime4427
Ай бұрын
@@CaribbeanCastawaysThat’s true.
Calling a flag on the play here - Illegal Procedure! Its a river beach...not on the Gulf. Not meant to be a resort or touristy beach, just a local spot. And the Boat House Tiki next door is awesome. I go to FMB regularly, have never hung out at the Yacht Club Beach but you need to be fair about it.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
lol, thanks! We do love the Boat House, that video is coming soon. Might be a man made river beach, but it's still a beach. And the worst in the area. Not sure why people go here.
@nja1758
Ай бұрын
You are 100% correct. The river is dark on account of the natural tannins in Florida fresh water estuaries. The Lake O releases certainly do not help the situation. It's a great beach if you don't want to fight the traffic and crowds of FMB or the Sanibel beaches. Is it equivalent to a North Captiva beach? Absolutely not. But it's great in a pinch if you want a quick hit to a beach.
@smokey_gator_239
Ай бұрын
@@CaribbeanCastawaysNot sure why you are there telling people not to go there. Hope you don't ever come back to SWFL. You are the definition of a douche bag.
@Tracy-wr7mj
Ай бұрын
@@CaribbeanCastawayssouth florida is one big water filter..everglades being an example..tannins from pines color the water...
Went there in March , nice little beach , you guys are nuts !!!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
lol, just saying it doesn't compare to any other area beaches quality wise. Brown water, man made. I'd rather go to the real thing.
I’ve been going to The FL panhandle for over 25 years. Then we went to Ft. Myers Beach a few years ago. Didn’t care for it.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Yeah, fort Myers beach has its good days and bad due to the river. Sanibel, Captiva, and Lovers Key are better beaches when it comes to the water.
@jrac863
Ай бұрын
I would totally agree with you.The water north is beautiful compared to southwest florida.Most of the problem is the river that that empties into the gulf.I talked to many old timers that have lived here forever and they told us way back in the day the water was crystal clear.Lake O has really caused all the blight you see in this area
Grew up in Port Charlotte area and their public beach and fishing pier the worst small sharp conch shells cut up your feet and water the color of root beer.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Good to know!
The whole point of the beach is that it is accessible without an hour's drive to get to Venice or FMB. It's like putting a Sea Hunt boat in the middle of Boston Whalers, Valhallas, and Grady Whites (choose your favorite high end brands.. whatever). The Sea Hunt might be the worst boat of the bunch, but it's still a boat; it still gets you on the water; and it's way more accessible to more people.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Sanibel beaches and Fort Myers aren't and hour. Maybe for two weeks at the height of season, but like 20min on average. But I do see your point.
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Love her local knowledge as so many people are transplants in that area. I do hope the yacht club comes back bigger and better as that is an important area for the city. Another good video.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Thank you! lol, yeah Crystal loves her fun facts!
Hi. Can anyone repair this beach? If you were born there or live there, could you cleaning it up in some way? I used to lived in Florida. I saw a lot of people clean up the beaches.
Hey guys! The worst beach I found so far is we stayed at a hotel in Marathon, Fl. The beach, well was pretty awful. There was barely any sand, there was junk like bottles and cans in the water on the side of the hotel. When I mean the worst, the sand was so rough I needed shoes to walk on it. It almost felt like sand paper. lol 😂very disappointing beach. Anyways I hope you both are well and I enjoy your videos. ❤
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
That does sound bad! The keys definitely aren't known for their beaches! Thank you!
Bunche can be totally nasty …. Unless you like to find crown conchs in green gunk.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
This is true. Bunche has its good days and bad days.
Morning yall. You're right its not the greatest beach, if it wasnt for the lake O water releases, the water would be green. I have to correct you on ths miserable mile. Its not actually the slow zone at shell point/little shell. Its the channel that starts at marker 99 and runs in front of picnic island. Its called that because of how narrow the channel is and bardges ran aground quite often. But the slow zone at shell point is miserable!!!!!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Thanks, yeah not a fan of those lake releases. I thought the miserable mile was the fast narrow area at picnic and the slow zone by Shell Point? All miserable!
@mikeisabella4539
Ай бұрын
@@CaribbeanCastaways they should rename it the 2 miserable miles.....
All of Lee County Florida is still a disaster and they have had nearly 2 years since Hurricane Ian to clean up and rebuild. Thank you for warning people!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
It's not all a disaster. It's come a long ways. Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel are doing great. Sure some things still need work. But it's so much better and getting better every day.
@user-ue8xh3mj1q
Ай бұрын
Hope you leave ASAP
I don't think that stretch of sand would even qualify as a "beach" for the purposes of this survey.
@CaribbeanCastaways
21 күн бұрын
It's a beach. A bad one!
Defiantly Yacht Club Beach, 2nd only because of how crowed it can get with Pubic access. Lighthouse Beach Park on south end of Sanibel.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Yeah, we had to wait for parking plenty of times at Lighthouse beach. Just have to be patient....island time and all. 😉
Lee County Florida has been the best place in South Florida since the 80s . This is the river, not the Gulf.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Never said it wasn't. It's a beach, in the area, just want people to know the good ones and the the...eh, let's go somewhere else ones.
@edjackson4986
Ай бұрын
Try Cayo Costa and Boca Grande
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
@@edjackson4986 we go there a lot. Paradise. You can our Cayo video here. Ultimate Memorial Day Weekend Sandbar Party To Cayo Costa Island! kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6plt5h6YbzapdI.html
I’ve lived in Cape Coral since 1982 and I can’t disagree. I don’t think I’ve ever actually swam in that water.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Cheers!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
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@k8m549
Ай бұрын
And I would give anything to be able to live anywhere near there! 😭
Oh my. Sorry. The water does Not look like tea to me. Was there a sewage line break, perhaps? You two are such a beautiful and honest couple exposing the worst beach. You did it with style and exceptional charm. I hope the Club will be kind although I have found Clubs seldom are when their underbelly is openly exposed😊 Oops. Please let me add my opinion of the best place to be in FL. How wonderful for all who will never travel to the best place if you two could make a vid of the three beaches' activities and the places to stay and the food available. A lovely weekend for a lovely couple, You Two! I just found you and will Subscribe and Share and Explore your Channel today. Of course you know all the following but I'm campaigning for a Vid to be treasured! Please go to Clearwater for a lovely beach location experience and send us the joy❤ by vid. And 2.2 miles away is the best of the best reached only by walking from Clearwater Beach or by Ferry. Take the ferry! Please do. For everyone, Caladesi Island State Park,in Dunekin, a luxurious picnic, a breezy sunny day with a great week weather forecast around mid-September and loved ones around [and an engagement ring found in a seashell? oh,my] and this Park will knock WV off the #1 spot for "Almost Heaven." Or go fishing. Or a hop and jump is Honeymoon Island, public, lovely and perfect for families. Love you, John Denver❤ and West Virginia, Mountain Mama; but you missed out on Caladesi, FL "Beach Bliss," and there's No Gators! Research online. You don't lie about Gators, sneaky dinosaurs. Thank you, lovely couple, for joining me with my morning tea making it so interesting, I watched 3×. My Chi ignores You Tube as I use my phone for viewing the vids and he prefers a larger screen, yet he was charmed by your laughter and ate his sardine and rice with eyes glued to your marvelous vid❤ Great Team!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Not sewage, just river water and sometimes Lake O discharges.
I disagree. Have you been to Port Charlotte "beach"? I used to go there as a kid and it is the worst! Much rather go to Boca Grande or Manasota Key.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
I haven't, will have to check it out. Love the Manasota Key and Boca area though.
I don't think so Tim 😞
@CaribbeanCastaways
15 күн бұрын
Is this a Home Improvement reference from 20 years ago?
Can a drone fly over people? My favorite drone channel was fined and had so many videos removed😢. He was SWFL KZreadr. Great video and info, TY both. And those hurricane cut sabel palms do look out of place. The new Florida baloney that coconut palm trees aren't native and have to be removed (or not planted) is ridiculous . Miami Beach is in the process of removing their coconut palms.😢 Thailand tsunami: only trees left Coco Nociferous!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
I'm sure there's some distance restriction. I always stay well away from people .
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
Coconut palms are my favorite.
I guess I can agree it's the worst beach in Lee County. Even so, it's still a great beach. We moved to the Cape the year KCs Riverstop was built which is now The Boathouse. You can complain about the color of the water but it's the same as any freshwater lake in FL, not to mention Fort Myers beach when they flush the big lake.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
One beach has to be the worst, this is an easy call. Not sure why someone would just drive 15 min to a great beach.
@scottdavis6268
Ай бұрын
@@CaribbeanCastaways free parking and 5 minutes from the house and...The Boathouse for lunch. The free parking will be coming to an end soon though. The city is ruining that with its rebuild.
Looks like Oklahoma lake water!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
I'm sure your lake water is better than this beach!
Don’t forget the fecal matter!
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
No bueno!
Thanks for showing us the worst beach in SWFL~we would have to agree! Fake for sure. 😂
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
My pleasure.
Yes that is the worst beach Cape Coral
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
For sure!
Nokomis Beach is better.
@CaribbeanCastaways
Ай бұрын
lol, well of course it is! That's a stunning Gulf beach. This, not so much.