Captiva Island

Captiva Island, the smaller sister island to Sanibel, is renowned for its slow pace of life – a place where people come to relax. Sit and read a book, walk the miles of pristine beach, learn to fish, catch up with friends and family or pitch up to the Mucky Duck Pub on the beach and be amazed at the glorious sunsets you will see – whatever you do, Captiva is a place to savour.

Artists have been drawn to Captiva for years because of its lifestyle, and it’s easy to see why – the beauty of the area is awe-inspiring, with islands dotted around Pine Island sound, and cacti and bougainvilleas pepper the landscape. The heart of Captiva, whilst not quite a metropolis, is home to a wonderful collection of local cafes and restaurants where visitors can watch the slow moving Captiva-world go by. 

The island boasts a number of brilliant resorts such as ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort & Spa which has 13 picturesque acres of grounds for guests to enjoy, as well as an extensive stretch of white-sand beach; and South Seas Island Resort - located at the tip of Captiva it offers a stunning resort experience with 2.5 miles of beach on its doorstep and is home to the Offshore Sailing School. Being located at the gateway to Pine Island sound and the Gulf of Mexico, it’s the perfect launch pad from which to discover the surrounding islands.  

Captiva Island is suitable for families, groups and couples who are looking for a quiet holiday with nature on their doorstep. Being relatively remote by road (one hour to the mainland) means that it is the perfect destination for longer stays, island hopping and exploring the area.