Can you walk around Captiva Island?


Can you walk around Captiva Island? North Captiva Island is laced with sandy roads that connect island facilities with the few hundred homes there. Most people walk or use golf carts to get around. This is great because it makes the island a safe place to explore and play, especially for children.


Is Sanibel OK to visit now?

Though the island is open to the public as of January 2023, local officials are warning visitors that much of the island's attractions and businesses remain closed. For the most up-to-date information regarding the island's recovery, visit the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce website.


What is the difference between Captiva and North Captiva Island?

North Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in Southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. It lies just north of Captiva Island, separated by a channel called Redfish Pass which was created in a 1921 hurricane.


Do you have to take a ferry to Captiva Island?

North Captiva Island is not accessible by car, and you need to take a boat, ferry, or small aircraft over the Redfish Pass channel to get there.


Can you walk on Sanibel Beach at night?

Sanibel Island Beach Club offers plenty to do throughout both the day and the night. After you've had your dinner, you can enjoy a quiet walk on the beach or go for a swim in the resort-quality pool. If you're feeling unusually active and want to burn off your evening meal, there are floodlit sports areas available.


Is Captiva nicer than Sanibel?

Captiva's beach is far better for simply lounging on the powdery sand. The depth of beach space changes too. Aside from Bowman and Blind Pass beach areas, Sanibel's beaches are far more narrow than Captiva's. Narrow beaches mixed with more beachgoers creates a recipe for crowded beaches.


Is Captiva Island expensive?

Captiva is ranked 56 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Captiva is 106.8% of the national average.