Captiva Island Family Travel Guide

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Captiva Island Family Travel Tips

  • 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.


Family Overview: Sanibel & Captiva, Florida

Southwestern Florida's Sanibel and Captiva Islands 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. Read More

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Hotels

from: $219

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 29.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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from: $99

Sundial Beach and Golf Resort

1451 Middle Gulf Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957 Map

Distance: 10.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $129

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33908 Map

Distance: 11.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Captiva Cruises

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Most cruises depart from South Seas Island Resort.
11401 Andy Rosse Ln.
Captiva Island, Florida 33924

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Get out on the water and feel the wind in your face. As you sail through Pine Island Sound on the... Read More
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J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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1 Wildlife Dr.
Sanibel, Florida 33957

Distance: 4.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The footpaths that branch throughout this 5,220-acre wildlife refuge are bordered by salt myrtles,... Read More
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Lover's Key State Recreation Area

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8700 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

Distance: 20.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near Captiva Island

Distance (mi.)
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 26.9 map
Tampa International Airport 102.2 map
Miami International Airport 128.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Captiva Island

Distance (mi.)
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 64.7 map
Clearwater/St Petersburg International Airport 101.2 map
Key West International Airport 138.9 map



Captiva Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $500

Stardance of Backwater Bay Luxury Pool Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $195

Magnificent Near Beach Retreat in Captiva Island

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Screened porch, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $514

Moondance of Backwater Bay Grand Luxury Pool Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

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