Captiva Island Farmers Market

Captiva Island Farmers Market booth
The Captiva Island Farmers Market is a bright spot for anyone lucky enough to escape winter's wrath. You’ll find a rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables, all locally grown.

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. 

Cocktails At Traditions on the Beach

Beachfront entrance to Traditions on the Beach, Sanibel, Fla.
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

Ding Dong The Troll Is Dead: Pistachio and Peanut Butter 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.

Our Captiva Island Must-Do List

Captiva Island Sunset

You’ve reserved a place to stay, booked your flight and waited months for your vacation on Captiva Island. What should you do during your visit? We get asked a lot about our Captiva Island “must-do” list of activities and excursions.…

Grocery Delivery Sanibel Island: Two Great Options

Bags from Bailey's and Jerry's - Sanibel, FL

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…

Capturing Captiva