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…

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar, Captiva Island, FL

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar in the Captiva Island village area features upscale dining in a casual wine bar atmosphere. One meal here and you'll see why Gulfshore Life named this southwest Florida's "best kept secret."

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