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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.…

Alison Hagerup Beach Park

Alison Hagerup Beach Park, Captiva Island, FL
Alison Hagerup Beach Park is one of Captiva Island's most popular beaches. Located at the end of Captiva Drive, this beach offers soft sand, frequent dolphin sightings and plenty of space to spread out and relax.

Captiva Island Parking

Alison Hagerup Beach Lot, Captiva Island, Fla.
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. 

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.

Erosion on Captiva Island’s Beach

Captiva Beach Erosion
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.

Family-Friendly Activities on Captiva Island

Sandcastles, Captiva Island
Looking for the perfect spring break beach getaway? Or need to unplug and spend some quality time with the family? No matter the reason, Captiva Island is the perfect place for a tropical, family-friendly vacation. Why? There is no shortage of family-friendly activities on Captiva Island.
Capturing Captiva