it’s less than two square miles in size. As a small island, parking options are limited. Knowing where to park, how much it costs, and what to do when the lots are full will make or break any Captiva Island day trip. We’re here to make sure your day isn’t a bust.
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.
Sanibel Island is the perfect destination for those seeking to relax and unwind. We break down all the places to stay on Sanibel Island.
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.
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.
dessert shop serving cake, ice cream, pastries, and coffee. We like to think of it as the island’s version of a candy store/sweet shop on steroids.
ted as one of the best breakfasts on Sanibel Island. Famous as it is for breakfast, it also happens to be our favorite Sanibel Island lunch spot.
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.
If you're looking for a restaurant with a water view on Captiva that's unmatched, The Green Flash, Captiva Island's dockside restaurant, is a pot o’ gold.
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?