For many years and generations the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands as well as Gasparrilla and Cayo Costa Islands have been Fla Beach vacation stars. They are located in Lee County which is also home to Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach & Bonita Springs. Lee is the most populous county in Southwest Florida, although you would never know it once you cross the bridge to Sanibel and Captiva and Gasparilla or ferry over to Cayo Costa. The feel on the Fla beach islands is so much different than the mainland; it’s as if you are in the middle of the Caribbean.
If you are spending more than the day, Captiva Island hotels include the ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort with its fabulous fine dining restaurant, the Old Captiva House. And, no visit is complete without going to the Captiva restaurant, The Mucky Duck for sunset watching, island music and great food. The Mad Hatter is a Sanibel restaurant fine dining tradition and a must visit!
On to the beaches! We’re featuring 6 of 12 in this article.
Natural Florida beach sand and warm waters invite you to relax, read or partake in a favorite beach activity – shelling. Each beach has a personality all its own. Families will find soft, white sand great for kids. Couples can experience solitude and exceptional sunsets. And active types can enjoy volleyball, picnicking, shelling, cycling and skim boarding.
Causeway Islands
Location: SR/CR 867, from mainland traveling to Sanibel, pass through the Toll Booth, cross over “sky” bridge to first island. Continue over “flat” bridge to second island.
Hours: sunrise to
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