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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Information

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you would like to ask us a question, please contact us.


Q.  Where are the best beaches?  Are they open to the public?

A.  Sanibel and Captiva have lovely public beaches.  There are 5 accesses on Sanibel:  The Lighthouse, Gulfside City Park, Tarpon Bay, Bowmans, and Blind pass.  On Captiva there are 2 accesses, Blind Pass and Captiva Beach, located at the end of Captiva Dr.  The fee for parking is $2.00 an hour.

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Q.  What is there for Children to do?

A.  Beach, Biking, canoeing, kayaking, and tennis.  The Ding Darling wildlife sanctuary, the Conservation Foundation's walking trail, butterfly house and touch tank.  A first run movie theatre and an arcade room at the Sundial Resort. Visit our Where To Play section

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Q.  Can we get info on accommodations from the chamber?

A.  Yes we can send our vacation guide or look directly on our great website in the accommodation section.

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Q.  Where are the bike paths?

A.  Sanibel has 25 miles of paved bike paths starting at the Chamber of Commerce.  They run parallel to most of the main roads and veer off to back roads and island landmarks.  There are no bike paths on Captiva.  Stop in the Chamber for a bike path map.

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Q.  Where can we park?

A.  There is parking for the beach at the public beach accesses.  The cost is $2.00 an hour.  Shopping, restaurants, and local attractions have their own parking.

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Q.  What is Old Town?

A.  Old Town is a charming historical area on Sanibel Island found at the eastern end.  The Sanibel Historical Society has produced a walking and biking tour that is approximately 2.5 miles long with over 19 sites to see.  You can pick up a map at the Chamber or at the Historical Society.

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Q.  Can you recommend a good seafood restaurant?

A.  Sanibel and Captiva have over 60 restaurants to choose from, most serving fresh seafood.  Stop in the Chamber for a great menu guide or visit or Chamber Store and order a Dining Guide or visit our Where To Dine section.

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Q.  What is the best time to shell?

A.  The best time to shell is an hour before or after low tide, but Sanibel and Captiva always have an abundance of shells.  Stop by the Chamber for a current tide chart.

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Q.  Where is the shopping, and what times are they open?

A.  Sanibel and Captiva have great shopping, Most open at 10:00am and close at 8:00pm.  The shopping is located on most of the main roads and at some resorts.

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Q.  What is there to do in the evening?

A.  Sanibel and Captiva have exciting nightlife.  Live theatre year round, live music, sports bars, local pubs, a first run movie theatre, and of course the sunset.  Check our website in the calendar section for an up-to-date events schedule. You can also visit our Where To Play 'Nightlife' section

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Q.  Which accommodations on the islands accept pets?

There are a number of accommodations that accept pets on Sanibel & Captiva. Please click on our 'Pet Friendly' link to see all of them.

You may walk your pet on the beach on Sanibel Island as long as you have your pet leashed and you pick up after them.  Captiva Island does not allow pets on the beach.

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