Free aluminium bicycles and beach chairs help make a perfect holiday vacation spot for your family. Captiva Island is a tropical island located about four miles off the coast of Ft. Myers, Florida and just off the northern tip of Sanibel Island. It's a pleasant 50 minute ride from Ft. The Island looks more Caribbean than Florida, with colorful and lush tropical foliage, wonderful tropical birds, and no high rises or fast food chains.
Many streets are still sand and seashells.
Experience what Florida was like 50 years ago. A car is optional to enjoy the many activities on Captiva, as most everything is accessible by foot, bicycle or free trolley into the South Seas Resort marina. A limo from the airport is a good alternative to a rental car. The sugar sand beaches are all natural and not crowded, though all beach areas are open to the public. Shelling is fantastic, surf fishing is very popular, and the gentle slope of the beach allows safe and easy swimming in the Gulf.