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Shell-strewn beaches, island sunsets and a short hop to Sanibel make Captiva a Gulf Coast favorite.
Collect pastel-hued seashells or fish from this beach, one of Captiva’s most beautiful and easiest to reach.
Visit the chapel and the historic cemetery behind its white picket fence on Chapin Lane for a look back at Captiva’s past.
See one of the region’s earliest lighthouses, guiding boats into San Carlos Bay from Sanibel’s eastern point since 1884.
Watch the sun set from the small bridge where Sanibel meets Captiva, with sandbars and anglers below.
Reach this secluded island by boat or water taxi, about eight miles from Captiva, for its famous restaurant and cheeseburgers.
Discover seashells and mollusks from the Gulf of Mexico and beyond at this research center and museum on Sanibel Island.
Swipe up for all 15 things to do in Captiva Island in our full guide.