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

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Sanibel and Captiva Islands Travel Guide

Sanibel and Captiva are Florida's unfussy cousins. They don't need lip gloss and eye shadow to make them pretty. Leave the Tammy Faye makeup for Miami and Orlando. Here you'll find none of the neon signs, amusement parks, or high-rise condominiums that clutter most beach resorts in the state. Indeed, Sanibel's main drag, Periwinkle Way, runs under a canopy of whispery pines and gnarled oaks so thick they almost obscure the small signs for chic shops and restaurants. This wooded ambience is the work of local voters, who have saved their trees and tropical foliage, limited the size and appearance of signs, and permitted no building higher than the tallest palm and no WaveRunner or other noisy beach toy within 300 yards of their gorgeous, shell-strewn beaches. Although they haven't yet banned cacophonous cellphones, don't be surprised if they eventually do. It's that peaceful here. Read More

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Hotels

from: $209

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 29.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $116

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

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $159

La Playa Beach and Golf Resort

9891 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 28.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Captiva Cruises

expert favorite attraction
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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Tarpon Bay Explorers

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900 Tarpon Bay Rd.
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957

Distance: 8.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The air-conditioned, narrated tram tour of the Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great way to... 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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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

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Captiva Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $3785

Elegant 9 Bedroom Estate in Captiva Island

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7
Sleeps: 19
Amenities: Balcony, Blender, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, Internet Access, Linens, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, VCR
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from: $171

Point House on North Captiva Island

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Utensils
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Island Time 2: Oceanfront Home Surrounded by Tall Palm Trees

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR


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