Top 5 Reasons to Catch Sunrise on Captiva
Are you a morning person? If not, watching the sunrise on Captiva Island will make you one.
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Five things to know on your first visit to Captiva Island
Now that I’ve explored more of the island and surrounding area, here are five things I wish I’d known when visiting for the first time.
What’s new on Sanibel and Captiva in 2024
Capturing Captiva is breaking down what’s new to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island in 2024.
“Savor the Shore” With Free Sanibel Toll Access Sundays Through Sept. 24
Good news island-goers! Sunday trips to Sanibel and Captiva Island will have no tolls on Sundays between Aug. 6 and Sept. 24, 2023. Initially set to end on Sep.t 10, Lee County voted to extend the list of toll-free days…
Captiva Island Parking App – Pay Via Phone
Parking at the Alison Hagerup Beach parking lot is now more convenient thanks to an upgrade from the Captiva Erosion Prevention District. Effective April 14, 2022, you can now use the Captiva Island parking app, via the ParkMobile.
Differences Between Sanibel and Captiva Island
One of the questions we get asked a lot is, “what are the differences between Sanibel and Captiva Islands?”
Captiva Island Parking
it’s less than two square miles in size. As a small island, parking options are limited. Knowing where to park, how much it costs, and what to do when the lots are full will make or break any Captiva Island day trip. We’re here to make sure your day isn’t a bust.
What’s New On Captiva Island For The 2022 Peak Season
If you’re planning your 2022 trip to Captiva Island and missed out this year due to COVID, much of the island is as you remembered. The drinks are still cold, the sand soft as ever, the seafood as fresh as can be and the sunsets still perfect.
But, there’s a few spiffy updates that enhance the island’s Old Florida charm.
What to do on a rainy day on Captiva Island
You head to an island to escape reality and bask in the sun. But you can’t control the weather and sadly, it can and does rain on tropical islands. While you can’t change that, there are fun things to do on a rainy day on Captiva Island. If the weather is putting a damper on your time at the beach, we have a few ideas to make the most of your vacation.
Captiva Island Beach Cams
With a tap of your finger, you’ll be able to see those spectacular Captiva Island views: palm trees swaying in the wind, waves crashing on the shore, and even the perfect Captiva Island sunsets.
Captiva Island History
Captiva Island is one of our favorite places in the world. So here’s a little Captiva Island history, providing you with a bit more background on the place we love so much.