Next, we found our favorite meal experience at RC Otters. We went for lunch twice and loved the vibe and the food. We were impressed by the selection of ice cream (including soft serve)and toppings.īoops also serves cake from next door at The Bubble Room, including Key Lime pie, Coconut cake, and (my personal favorite) Orange Crunch cake.įirst, The Mucky Duck is a riot! It’s the only restaurant on the beach and people race for a coveted seat for evening cocktails and a front-row view of the sunset. The restaurant scene way exceeded our expectations.īoops by The Bubble Room is an epic, out of a dream ice cream cafe on Captiva island. The restaurants on Captiva exceeded our expectations. Captiva needs to be on your bucket list if you have family members who enjoy exploring and collecting shells!ĥ. Special note – shell collecting is an event on Captiva. A steady breeze coming off the Gulf made the beach days even more enjoyable. In addition, the sand is not super soft (think Turks and Caicos) but still is very lovely. We rented a house just south of the “public town beach.” Even though we traveled during a popular spring break week, we never found the beach to feel crowded.ĭotted along the shore were groups of beachgoers, but each had an open view of the Gulf with plenty of space to spread out. The beach on Captiva Island feels private and isn’t crowded. Vibrant and robust shrubs line pathways as you walk through town.Ĥ. In late February, colorful flowers bloom everywhere, too. Many types of palm trees abound, and I especially noticed an abundance of coconut palm trees. The pure green lushness of Captiva Island makes it feel more like a Caribbean island.
Gazing out from the second-floor balcony of our rental, I was amazed by the density of palm trees in our view. Captiva Island’s trees and flowers make you feel like you’re on a tropical island in the Caribbean. Just sit back, relax, and watch great egrets dive for food in the water all day. Side note: You don’t need a book to read while lounging at the beach all day. Beautiful and exotic birds are everywhere. On Captiva, you feel like you’re a visiting guest of a large and gorgeous bird habitat. The exotic birds on Captiva are a standout.ĭo you enjoy the sound of chirping birds in the morning? If so, Captiva Island is for you. The walkability factor added to the relaxed island vibe of Captiva.Ģ. We were hoping for a laid-back, family bonding vacation in planning our trip. Gratefully, all our SUV did was sit in our driveway and collect dust over the week. The beach, restaurants, spa down the way and path to the northern part of Captiva are all a pleasant, walkable distance from the center of town. Yet, within the first hour of arriving, it became clear that the island was entirely walkable.
The walkability of Captiva Island is pretty fantastic.įrom the airport, we rented a large SUV intending to drive our family around from place to place during our stay. Sunsets on Captiva Island were the highlight of our visit.ġ. The farmer’s market is surprisingly excellent for small islands. The exotic birds on Captiva are a standout. The walkability of Captiva Island is pretty fantastic.
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