Captiva Island
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Phone: (239) 472-1080
- Hours:
- Beach sunrise to sunset, Shops open 10am-8pm
Editorial Review for Captiva Island – by Jen Robbins
Paradise Found
The island's changed since the causeway opened up in 1963, but not dramatically. One of the most underdeveloped beaches in Florida consists of unspoiled stretches of sand, and not much else. The spring-break crowd should look elsewhere, but those seeking peace and quiet will be rewarded amply. You'll soon come to realize why Anne Morrow Lindbergh was so inspired to pen her best-selling love letter, "A Gift From the Sea," while staying on the island. The surroundings are that stunning.
The Sanibel Stoop
Captiva's beaches, and those of surrounding Sanibel Island, boast an embarrassment of riches for shell-seekers. Known for the abundance of seashells that wash up on the shore every day, the posture adopted by treasure hunters has even garnered its own regional moniker. Don't miss the natural offerings: kayaking, canoeing and sailing are all available at area resorts.
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Insider Tips
Time InvestmentGetting to this island paradise is quite a trekżbut worth the time and effort. Pack some goodies, fill up that tank and plan an hour and a half to two hours each way.
Romantic OccasionsDr. Stephen Leatherman (also known as Dr. Beach) deemed Captiva's beaches among the most romantic in the nation. So this just may be the perfect place for a proposal or a cozy anniversary picnic.
User Reviews for Captiva Island
05/25/2005 Posted by hhess407
My husband and I visited last year about 1 1/2 months after hurricane Charley. We actually stayed on Fort Myers beach but spent about 90% of the time on Captiva.What a place! Even with the destruction apparent it was still beautiful. The water was clear and warm. The beaches also VERY clean. Lots of seashells-Lots of wildlife. Even my husband who grew up in the panhandle was all about the time we spent there. I can tell you we are taking our family vacation there this year. The only draw back was the parking which is none. If you have the chance visit you WILL NOT be disappointed.
Pros: Clean, Not crowded , Very natural beach
Cons: parking
06/25/2004 Posted by paulinet
i couldn't have asked for more......my first time down in florida was the first week in june, just off season. we stayed in sanibel and went to captiva island four out of the 7 days we were there. the water was clean and warm....shells, shells and more shells...great restaurants, cafes and shops in captiva and sanibel island...naples is just 40 min. away with more great restaurants and shops and everybody was so nice, everywhere we went....have nothing bad to say AT ALL....can't wait to go back next year.
Pros: quiet, romantic, scenic
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