Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva Family Vacations

Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva Family Travel Guide

Family Destinations In or Near Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva

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Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Collect shells on Captiva and Sanibel islands
  • Go on a swamp-buggy tour to see alligators, turtles, bison, and cattle
  • Kayak the Great Calusa Blueway, a top-rated paddling trail
  • Look for alligators at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
  • Look for turtle nests with a park ranger at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Southwestern Florida's sunny threesome, Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva lure families with beautiful beaches and a range of quality resorts, plus plenty of places to enjoy the natural estuaries, salt marshes, mangrove swamps, and undeveloped sands of Florida.

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Hotels

from: $156 compare hotel rates expert favorite hotel
Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 4.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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from: $249 compare hotel rates expert favorite hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 7.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.7 out of 5 10 reviews
4.7 out of 5
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from: $259 compare hotel rates expert favorite hotel
Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa
400 South Collier Boulevard
Marco Island, FL 34145
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 15.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.6 out of 5 14 reviews
4.6 out of 5
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Attractions

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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
11100 Gulfshore Drive
Naples, Florida 34108 Map
Distance: 9.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area is... Read More
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J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
One Wildlife Drive
Sanibel, Florida 33957 Map
Distance: 31.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is 5,000... Read More
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Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette Road
Naples , Florida 34102 Map
Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Naples Zoo is a nationally-accredited zoo... Read More
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