Boops By The Bubble Room – Captiva’s Cake and Ice Cream Shop
dessert shop serving cake, ice cream, pastries, and coffee. We like to think of it as the island’s version of a candy store/sweet shop on steroids.
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The Lighthouse Cafe Sanibel Island
ted as one of the best breakfasts on Sanibel Island. Famous as it is for breakfast, it also happens to be our favorite Sanibel Island lunch spot.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
There's no building that symbolizes Sanibel quite like the Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Formally known as the Sanibel Island Light, the lighthouse has welcomed people to the island for more than 115 years.
The Green Flash: Captiva Island’s dockside restaurant
If you're looking for a restaurant with a water view on Captiva that's unmatched, The Green Flash, Captiva Island's dockside restaurant, is a pot o’ gold.
Best place to watch sunset on Captiva Island
While on Captiva Island, you’re on island time. Except for sunset. If you want to watch the sunset in its full theatrical greatnesses, make sure you're in the right place at the right time. So, where's the best place to watch sunset on Captiva Island?
Getting Around Captiva Island
As a narrow island, staying on Captiva Island means you’re never far from the beach. An island long relative to its width, you might be farther from activities and dining than you expect. But getting around Captiva Island is easy, so let’s look at your options.
Planning Your First Trip To Captiva Island
If you’re planning your first trip to Captiva Island and want to know what to expect, you’ve come to the right place. Your vacation shouldn’t be work, and neither should planning it. Follow these insider tips to make the most out of your trip.
Old Captiva House: Captiva-Style Fine Dining
Where should I eat on Captiva Island? It’s a question we hear a lot. Our answer is: a lot of places. It just depends on what you're hungry for. If you want to take a bite out of Captiva Island history, the Old Captiva House restaurant is your place.
The Green Flash Drink
Walking across Captiva Island to take photos on a hot and humid day, we needed a break; time to refuel and get a cold drink, stat. The Green Flash drink, named after the restaurant, was calling our name.
Captiva and Sanibel Island Shelling Tips
The beaches of Sanibel and Captiva are known for shelling, consistently ranking at the top of the best shelling beaches in the United States. Finding seashells on either island is as easy as walking onto the beach. Here are some…