Category Beach Life

Captiva Island Beaches

Sailboat off Captiva Island, FL

There’s nothing better than sitting at any one of the Captiva Island beaches, warming yourself in the Southwest Florida sun and watching the incredible view of the Gulf of Mexico. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is,…

Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park

Beach entrance, Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park, Sanibel Fla.
The most popular beach on Sanibel Island is the Sanibel Lighthouse Beach. The 45-acre park is the second largest public park on the island and is one of historic significance, due to the Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Given its size, ample parking and location, its popularity isn't a surprise. 

Alison Hagerup Beach Park

Alison Hagerup Beach Park, Captiva Island, FL
Alison Hagerup Beach Park is one of Captiva Island's most popular beaches. Located at the end of Captiva Drive, this beach offers soft sand, frequent dolphin sightings and plenty of space to spread out and relax.

Captiva Island Beach Restoration Project

2021 Captiva Island Beach Restoration
Thanks to the Captiva Erosion Prevention District, our favorite vacation destination will be getting a facelift before peak season rolls around. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, marks the beginning of the Captiva Island beach restoration project which will restore the island's beaches and dune systems. 

Erosion on Captiva Island’s Beach

Captiva Beach Erosion
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.

Cayo Costa Sand Dollar Souvenir

Sand dollars from Cayo Costa
We decided to make our own sand dollar souvenir a. For a total materials cost of less than $25, this was an affordable and unique way to showcase a memory of our favorite Captiva Island excursion right in our home.
Capturing Captiva