Restaurant Week & Taste of the Islands Return!
An annual Sanibel-Captiva tradition is back!
Category Sanibel
Cielo Sanibel Island: A Heavenly Dining Experience
For years, we drove down Periwinkle Way and longingly looked at the Cielo restaurant sign, wishing that someday we could dine at the beautiful eatery. Someday, finally arrived. Dinner at Cielo on Sanibel Island was always on the wish list…
Sanibel Island Farmers Market
The Sanibel Island Farmers Market is back! If you’re on Sanibel Island between October and May, don’t miss the Sanibel Island Farmers Market
The Shack of Sanibel
Need a cool place to be on a hot island day? The Shack of Sanibel serves up chilly treats, featuring their fresh frozen custard.
Lighthouse Cafe Breakfast: A Sanibel Favorite
If you are going to eat breakfast or brunch on Sanibel Island, you have to try the Lighthouse Cafe breakfast. We didn’t the first few times we stopped in. But we learned from our mistake and corrected it. We have to admit, it’s everything we hoped it would be.
Manatee Madness on Sanibel Island
manatees hanging around Sanibel and Captiva businesses lately? These are part of a project called "Manatee Madness 2.0."
Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park
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.
Cocktails At Traditions on the Beach
On our tenth wedding anniversary, we headed to Sanibel Island, staying at The Island Inn Sanibel. Our kids were back home in Minnesota with their grandparents. We went for a nightcap at the resort’s restaurant, Traditions on the Beach, to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream
What do you get when you place a mother-daughter team with a lifetime of hospitality experience and a passion for ice cream, on Sanibel Island? The answer is Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream.
Grocery Delivery Sanibel Island: Two Great Options
At Capturing Captiva, we’re all about maximizing our enjoyment of the SanCap area. Since grocery shopping is the kind of activity you do at home, we prefer to order our groceries ahead when we travel. Don’t miss out on using…
Sanibel Island Resorts: A Guide
With 12 resorts across the island Sanibel has long been a destination for winter-weary northerners. Our guide to the Sanibel Island Resorts breaks down all the options on the island.