We’re honored to share with you the great news! Our very own Old Captiva House was recognized in this year’s CROW’s Taste of the Islands contest, receiving first place in Taste of the Taste and Best Seafood Dish categories. Even [...]
When you think of the holiday season, what’s the first few things that come to mind? Is it the lights? Christmas trees? Carolers singing? For us, it’s sitting around a table with close loved ones and enjoying good food. This year [...]
With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. What would make a great gift that would bring joy to your family and friends? Luckily for you, we have the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone in your life. A ‘Tween Waters [...]
When you think of the holidays, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it spending time with loved ones around a warm fire? Giving gifts of joy and happy smiles? Maybe even listening to holiday music while setting up [...]
Here's some great news for those of you thinking about visiting us at Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts — but are still a bit hesitant to commit to travel plans more than a few weeks out. Now you can [...]
This past weekend, Florida's governor ordered all restaurants in the state be closed to foot traffic — while allowing carry out service to continue. At TripAdvisor's number one Captiva Island restaurant — Old Captiva House — this policy and [...]
It’s an island tradition that dates back almost two decades. More than 100,000 holiday lights in musical synchronicity. The colorful lighting of a majestic, 30-foot Christmas tree at the threshold to the Gulf of Mexico. Live holiday music. A spectacular [...]
In the early 1900s, Captiva was truly a “tropical paradise,” populated by select families of inhabitants who were adventurous, courageous, hard-working and hot weather loving — the first and second generations of American founders of the island. As the first [...]
More than 110 years ago, Captiva Island's first schoolhouse welcomed its first class of children to a small, one room white building perfectly situated between the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and Pine Island Sound to the east. Some [...]
