Driving along Periwinkle Way at lunchtime on Sanibel Island, you’ll want to roll your windows down near Casa Ybel Road. When you smell something heavenly that makes your stomach growl, do yourself a favor and turn into the parking lot next to a bright pink restaurant, Schnapper’s Hots. Since 1998, it’s kept Sanibel Island well-fed.
Sanibel and Captiva may be islands, but thanks to the Sanibel Causeway, getting to Captiva Island or Sanibel Island means a short drive and $6 to cross onto these islands from Ft. Myers. Sanibel is less than an hour from the airport, and without stops, you can reach Captiva in under 90 minutes.
In April 2021, we made our first trip to the island since starting this blog. We knew that there would be changes to the island in the 14 months since we last visited. The Island Store reopened, Boop’s by the Bubble Room is a new addition, and COVID precautions were inlace at all our favorite establishments. One thing we were not ready for, however, was the massive erosion on Captiva Island's beach.
On our most recent family trip to Captiva Island, we decided to try a new excursion. For years, the half-day trip to Cayo Costa whispered in my ear. I really wanted to take my family on this adventure and experience the pristine beach together. Finally listening to my gut, we took a cruise to Cayo Costa.
We decided to make our own sand dollar souvenir a. For a total materials cost of less than $25, this was an affordable and unique way to showcase a memory of our favorite Captiva Island excursion right in our home.
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. Thankfully there are several Sanibel and Captiva online grocery delivery options for vacation goers.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is not a large airport. Despite its smaller size, many major U.S. airlines and regional carriers provide service to RSW. If you're heading to Captiva or Sanibel for the first time, you're probably wondering which airlines Fly to Ft. Myers.
We decided to rent bikes for the day and explore the area by biking from Sanibel to Captiva. Traveling the area by bike allowed us to see it in a new way.
The best seafood market you’ll ever find on Captiva - and Sanibel - islands is Molly Malone Seafood. For us, no trip to the area is complete without picking up several orders from Molly Malone Seafood.
When traveling, I always try to enjoy the local tastes and flavors. This includes checking out the local and regional beers I can’t get at home. Capturing Captiva’s Sanibel Captiva Beer Guide covers the best local and regional beers.
