Captiva Island Travel
Captiva Island Overview
Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Originally part of neighbouring Sanibel Island to the southeast, it was severed when a hurricane's storm surge washed away a new channel, called Blind Pass. Captiva is subtropical, with year-round climate moderated by the Gulf of Mexico. A visit in anytime of the year is great for it is never too hot in summer months and never too cold during the winter.
Captiva Island Main Attractions
Captivate your senses in a place that is far from the norm- a place unheard of by many, encompassing a tranquil and secluded sanctuary. Captiva Island was once said to have pirates and conquistadores exploring its subtropical terrains in search for treasure. Indeed, Captiva Island is Florida's treasure, boasting spectacular pristine beaches, perfect for viewing breathtaking sunsets or digging for the ocean's tiny treasures beneath the sand- seashells.
Celebrated for its unique presence of shells, Captiva Island's beaches are the perfect place to discover your own treasure. Captiva is actually made up of shells, created over thousands of years, and is one of the islands considered the best in the world for shelling. Because the islands' geography lies east and west, opposed the more widespread north and south, this phenomenon allows Captiva to capture tons of shells from the Gulf of Mexico. The peak shelling season is from May through September.
Captiva Island Activities
Captiva's subtropical climate is perfect for the adventurous sportsman. You will find numerous activities on the island including: fishing, golf, boating, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, swimming, and bike riding. Be sure to book a boating trip, during which you travel down waterways where you will encounter dolphins, blue herons, raccoons, and different vibrant species of birds. Captiva Cruises features memorable dolphin and sunset cruises.
Captiva Island Accommodation & Dining
Captiva has a number of resorts where you may choose to spend your vacation. Every resort recaptures the ambience of the island as one of the vacation icon of America. It is like having a splurge while not spending much of your budget when staying in these resorts. During your stay on Captiva Island, it is a must to visit a restaurant in the island. Every restaurant is known for its excellent food and fun atmosphere. A taste of the local food will complete the holiday you're about to experience in Captiva.
Captiva Island Shopping & Nightlife
The catch of Captiva's nightlife is live entertainment. Entertainment is easy to search in the island. Captiva Island has carefully cultivated its cultural offerings over the years, truly becoming an island of arts as of other islands of Sanibel. "Shop 'til you drop," is the motto of island visitors when promenading through the town's stores and boutiques. Captiva's shops are located mainly at the north end of Captiva Drive and on Andy Rosse Lane. Here you will discover casual fashions, antiques, pottery, hand-painted furniture, and unique gifts.
Getting To & Around Captiva Island
Captiva Island can be reached by driving to Sanibel Island from Southwest Florida International Airport and driving to Captiva through Sanibel-Captiva road. Just follow the Daniels Parkway which leads to Sanibel Causeway.
