Captiva Island Beach Vacations

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Sunset over Captiva Beach, Florida
Captiva Beach, Florida (courtesy, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel)


Captiva Island Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Bring cash—public beaches require an access fee of US$2 dollars per hour.
  • Cross a small bridge to Sanibel Island and fill your pockets with sea-polished shells piled along the shore.
  • Sample "Floribian" cuisine, a fusion of fresh fare and creative culinary technique.
  • Tie the knot in a beachside ceremony as the sun sets over the sparkling sea.

Captiva Island Overview

14 miles W of Fort Myers, 40 miles N of Naples

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Hotels

Seaside Inn
541 E. Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 11.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108
Distance: 29.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.7 out of 5 15 reviews
4.7 out of 5
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Song of the Sea
863 East Gulf Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957
Distance: 11.0 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.0 out of 5
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Attractions

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Captiva Cruises
11404 Andy Rosee Lane
Captiva Island, Florida 33924
Distance: 3.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Captiva Cruises offers daily cruises such as a... Read More
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CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife)
3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Map
Distance: 6.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: CROW (Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) is a... Read More
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Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Map
Distance: 8.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge... Read More
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Captiva Island Vacation Rentals

from: $369
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North Captiva Island Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 17
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Screened porch, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR

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# 41 Sunset Captiva Vacation Rental, FL
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool, TV

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Be Captivated! 1-4BR Luxury Homes/BeachFront Condo
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Hot Tub, Internet Access, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool


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