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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
The Island Store, Captiva Island’s historic general store has reopened. We recently had the chance to visit the remodeled and refreshed landmark. The store is one of – if not the most – iconic buildings on Captiva Island. You’ll find…
Sanibel and Captiva may be islands, but thanks to the Sanibel Causeway, getting to Captiva Island or Sanibel Island means a short drive and $6 to cross onto these islands from Ft. Myers. Sanibel is less than an hour from the airport, and without stops, you can reach Captiva in under 90 minutes.
In April 2021, we made our first trip to the island since starting this blog. We knew that there would be changes to the island in the 14 months since we last visited. The Island Store reopened, Boop’s by the Bubble Room is a new addition, and COVID precautions were inlace at all our favorite establishments. One thing we were not ready for, however, was the massive erosion on Captiva Island's beach.
On our most recent family trip to Captiva Island, we decided to try a new excursion. For years, the half-day trip to Cayo Costa whispered in my ear. I really wanted to take my family on this adventure and experience the pristine beach together. Finally listening to my gut, we took a cruise to Cayo Costa.