Captiva Island Beach Vacations: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Captiva Island Beach Travel Guide

Beach Destinations Near Captiva Island

Fort Myers,FL
(21 mi.)
Naples,FL
(36 mi.)
Siesta Key,FL
(58 mi.)
Clearwater,FL
(107 mi.)
Fort Lauderdale,FL
(130 mi.)

A magical sunset at Captiva Island, Florida. (ThinkStock)

Captiva Island Beach Travel Tips

By 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.

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Hotels

Seaside Inn - Hotel

541 E. Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island33957

Distance: 11.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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from: $419

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - Hotel

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples34108

Distance: 29.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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Expert Rated & Recommended

from: $175

Tween Waters Inn - Hotel

15951 Captiva Road
Captiva33924

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Key West National Wildlife Refuge

28950 Watson Boulevard
Big Pine Key, Florida

Distance: 136.5 mi. (from destination center)

Expert Rated & Recommended

Florida Orange Groves & Winery

1500 Pasadena Ave. South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33707

Distance: 91.6 mi. (from destination center)

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