Captiva Island, sister to Sanibel Island, is located about 10 miles west of Fort Myers along the Gulf of Mexico. These islands are full of natural beauty. Here you will not find amusement parks, high-rise condominiums or much of the clutter of commercial tourism. These islands have been preserved and protected by the local citizens. Over half of the area encompassed by the two islands has been marked as the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge provides wonderful hiking and biking trails and also kayaking and canoeing. Alligators, otters and many species of birds call this refuge home. Be sure to stop in at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum during your visit and then take to the beaches in search of your own shell collection. There are many beaches in the area with public access and amenities. Once you are done exploring the islands be sure to get out on the water. Whether you prefer to take a leisurely cruise or go deep sea fishing, the islands will provide you with everything you need. After the sun goes down a short trip to the Fort Myers area will provide you with all the night entertainment, shopping and dining you could want. Captiva Island is just waiting for you to come and explore its natural beauty. Fort Myers houses the nearest airport, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW, 14miles).
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
American
Hungry Heron
2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island
239-395-2300
R.C. Otter's
11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island
239-395-1142
Sanibel Cafe
2007 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-5323
The Mad Hatter
6467 San-Cap Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-0033
Thistle Lodge Waterfront Restaurant
2255 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-9200
Beachview Inn
1100 Parview Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-4394
Courtside Sports Bar and Grill
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Sanibel Island
239-466-2138
Jacaranda
223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-1771
Jerry's Restaurant
1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-9300
Keylime Bistro
11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island
239-395-4000
Lighthouse Cafe
362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-0303
Morgan's Forest
1231 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-4100
Normandie Seaside Cafe
3345 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-1541
Old Captiva House
15951 Captiva Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-5161
Promenade Cafe
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Sanibel Island
239-466-2137
Sid's Market
2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-6882
Sunshine Cafe
14900 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island
239-472-6200
The Dunes
949 Sandcastle Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-3355
The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island
239-472-3434
The Sanibel Grill
703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-4453
Trader's Store and Cafe
1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-7242
Twilight Cafe
751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-8818
Gully's Family Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-2525
Island Inn Restaurant
3111 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-1561
Asian
Noopies Japanese Steakhouse
1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-4151
Tarpon Bay Cafe
630 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-6300
Casual Dining
Green Flash Bayside Bar & Grill
15183 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island
239-472-3337
The Bubble Room
15001 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island
239-472-5558
Captiva Garden Grille
Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island
239-395-2988
Gilligan's
2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-4394
Island Pizza
1619 Perwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-8138
Mona Lisa's Pizzeria and Deli
2440 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-0212
The Bean
2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-395-1919
Tropical Temptations
2003 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
239-472-6577
Pinocchio's Ice Cream
365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-6566
Johnny's Pizza
2496 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-1023
Fine Dining
Old Captiva House
15951 Captiva Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-5161
International
Chez Le Bear
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Sanibel Island
239-466-2136
Dolce Vita Restaurant & Lounge
1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-5555
Riviera Restaurant & Lounge
2761 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-1141
The Canoe and The Kayak
15951 Captiva Road, Captiva Island
239-472-5161
Village Cafe
14970 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island
239-472-1956
Italian
Matzaluna
1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-1998
Dolce Vita Restaurant & Lounge
1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-5555
La Vigna
1625 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-5453
Mangia E Bevi Ristorante
2055 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-0690
Portofino
937 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-0494
Riviera Restaurant & Lounge
2761 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-1141
The Canoe and The Kayak
15951 Captiva Road, Captiva Island
239-472-5161
Gully's Family Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-2525
Latin
Gully's Family Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-2525
Steak & Seafood
South Seas Plantation
5400 Plantation Road, Captiva
(239) 472-5111
Lazy Flamingo
1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-6939
Sanibel Steakhouse
1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-5700
Gramma Dot's
634 N. Yachtsman Sanibel Island
239-472-8138
McT's Shrimp House & Tavern
1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-3161
Noopies Japanese Steakhouse
1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-4151
The Canoe and The Kayak
15951 Captiva Road, Captiva Island
239-472-5161
The Timbers
703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island
239-472-3128
Windows on the Water
1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-395-6014
Island Inn Restaurant
3111 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-1561