What’s New On Captiva Island For The 2022 Peak Season

The Island Store, Captiva

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

Captiva Island beach dunes on an overcast day

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 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. 

Sanibel Island Lighthouse

There's no building that symbolizes Sanibel quite like the Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Formally known as the Sanibel Island Light, the lighthouse has welcomed people to the island for more than 115 years. 

Best place to watch sunset on Captiva Island 

Sunset on Captiva Island, Fla.

While on Captiva Island, you’re on island time. Except for sunset. If you want to watch the sunset in its full theatrical greatnesses, make sure you're in the right place at the right time. So, where's the best place to watch sunset on Captiva Island? 

Getting Around Captiva Island

Bikes and Golf Carts Ahead

As a narrow island, staying on Captiva Island means you’re never far from the beach. An island long relative to its width, you might be farther from activities and dining than you expect. But getting around Captiva Island is easy, so let’s look at your options.

Capturing Captiva