Travel Lens
Hunt for seashells, watch the sunset and boat out to Cabbage Key on this small Gulf Coast island off Fort Myers.
One of Captiva’s prettiest beaches, Turner Beach is a top spot for shelling and fishing. Parking is limited if you drive.
This white building from 1902 began as a one-room schoolhouse and became a chapel in 1921. It stands beside a historic cemetery and is on the National Register.
Guiding ships into San Carlos Bay since 1884, this lighthouse can’t be climbed, but you can wander the grounds, the beach and the fishing pier.
Where Sanibel meets Captiva, this tucked-away beach is a favorite sunset spot, with sand bars to stroll and a chance to see the green flash.
Reach this secluded island by boat or water taxi, about an hour from Captiva. Its restaurant is known for burgers and Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
On Sanibel Island, this museum is a research center and attraction with a huge shell collection, mostly from Sanibel and Captiva.
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