Welcome to Cabbage Key:
Welcome to our island. One hundred acres of tropical vegetation surround our historic restaurant, inn and cottages. A panoramic view of Pine Island Sound is provided from the front porch of our open-air restaurant situated atop a thirty-eight foot Indian shell mound. There are no cars here, not even a paved road. You will find winding nature trails, picturesque views and relaxation .
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Photos of Cabbage Key and Pine Island Sound, Florida
Afternoon Traffic:
An attraction unto itself
Experience a slice of Old-Florida as you explore our peaceful nature trails.
Cabbage Key Reviews:
From time to time articles are featured in the news about us and our island setting. We have collected these news stories and featured them here:
- "America's Best Waterfront Seafood Shacks" - Travel & Leisure Magazine, June 2011
- "Cabbage Key a gloriously relaxing step back in time" - The Palm Beach Post, June 2011
- "Over the years, patrons have plastered the bar and restaurant with thousands of dollar bills, and locals like to claim that longtime regular Jimmy Buffet was inspired to write his song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" here." - Coastal Living, March 2011
- " Laid-back Florida. Enjoy rest, relaxation and a cheeseburger in paradise on tiny Cabbage Key near Fort Myers. Shoes definately optional." - St. Petersburg Times, April 2011
- "There is no better getaway in the state." - Tampa Tribune Times
- "A great escape for both the body and spirit" - The Palm Beach Post
During your stay at Cabbage Key, relax and enjoy:
- Accommodations
- Dining
- Recreation
- Nature
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Did you know? Pineland, Florida facts:
The sport of tarpon fishing originated in Pine Island Sound in the late 1880s. Boca Grande Pass (just 20 minutes across Pine Island Sound from Bokeelia) is considered the "Tarpon Capital of the World."


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