Captiva Island, Barrier island in Lee County, Florida, United States.
The 1.7-square-mile island features white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, with Turner Beach located at its southern end.
William Herbert Binder established the first settlement on the island in 1888, marking the beginning of permanent residential development.
The Bubble Room restaurant displays collections of early 20th-century toys and decorations, reflecting the island's commitment to preserving local history.
Visitors can access the island by crossing a small bridge at Blind Pass from Sanibel Island, with Andy Rosse Lane offering dining and shopping venues.
Marine wildlife encounters occur frequently near the shore, where dolphins and manatees swim in the waters between Pine Island Sound and Gulf of Mexico.
Location: Lee County
GPS coordinates: 26.52758,-82.19482
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
Florida, known as the Sunshine State, extends along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico with white sand beaches and warm waters. The coastline includes urban beaches near Miami, natural reserves in the Keys, and family destinations in central Florida. Visitors find locations for swimming, surfing, fishing, and wildlife observation from Pensacola to Key West.
Sanibel Causeway
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Cayo Costa State Park
16.9 km
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
12.2 km
Sanibel Island Light
19.8 km
Cape Coral Bridge
26.7 km
Midpoint Memorial Bridge
30.4 km
Gasparilla Inn Historic District
25.9 km
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
13.4 km
Matanzas Pass Bridge
25.3 km
Gasparilla Island State Park
23.9 km
Gasperilla Island Lighthouse
24.8 km
Matlacha Bridge
17.2 km
Charlotte Harbor Light
28.1 km
Tween Waters Inn Historic District
2 km
First Baptist Church of Boca Grande
25.8 km
Downtown Boca Grande Historic District
25.6 km
Whidden's Marina
25 km
Punta Gorda Fish Company Ice House
8.2 km
Boca Grande Community Center
25.3 km
Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District
794 m
Fish Cabin at White Rock Shoals
7.5 km
Journey's End
27.1 km
Halstead and Emily Lindsley House
26.6 km
Gasparilla Golf Club
25.9 km
The Gasparilla Inn & Club
25.9 km
Mound House
28.1 km
Boca Grande Lighthouse
22.1 km
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