Mary’s guidebook
Food scene
These are all local restaurants amidst the quaint village of Captiva. They are a short walking distance from South Seas and are open to anyone on the island.
Great live music and outdoor patio seating. Minutes from our condo and in the heart of Captiva village.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keylime Bistro
11509 Andy Rosse LaneGreat live music and outdoor patio seating. Minutes from our condo and in the heart of Captiva village.
The famous Bubble Room! Such a unique and fun place to eat. Shop across the street for great gifts and local souvenirs. Less than a 10 minute walk from our condo.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubble Room
15001 Captiva DrThe famous Bubble Room! Such a unique and fun place to eat. Shop across the street for great gifts and local souvenirs. Less than a 10 minute walk from our condo.
Very conveniently located at Chadwick's Square directly across from the entrance to South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
5400 Plantation RdVery conveniently located at Chadwick's Square directly across from the entrance to South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo.
Located right on-site at South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo. Open to the public. Great live music and outdoor patio seating.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Captiva Island
5400 South Seas Plantation RoadLocated right on-site at South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo. Open to the public. Great live music and outdoor patio seating.
Cantina Captiva
14970 Captiva DrThe Green Flash
15183 Captiva DrFabulous ocean views!
The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse LaneBeautiful ocean view and sunsets too!
Lazy Flamingo
1036 Periwinkle WayFun atmosphere and great seafood!
Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse LaneSunshine Seafood Café
11508 Andy Rosse LaneRC Otter's
11506 Andy Rosse LaneGreat for breakfast too!
Great food, excellent service and lovely views! Located at Tween Waters Inn Resort, Captiva.
Old Captiva House
15951 Captiva DriveGreat food, excellent service and lovely views! Located at Tween Waters Inn Resort, Captiva.
Great location and food located at Blind Pass where Captiva and Sanibel Islands meet.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Grill
6536 Pine AveGreat location and food located at Blind Pass where Captiva and Sanibel Islands meet.
Located at Tween Waters Inn Resort, Captiva and adjacent to Old Captiva House. Great sunset views of the Gulf!
Crow's Nest Bar & Grille
15951 Captiva DrLocated at Tween Waters Inn Resort, Captiva and adjacent to Old Captiva House. Great sunset views of the Gulf!
Great dinner recommendation. Waterfront New American spot executing upscale plates in a white-tablecloth, beach cottage setting. Located on Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel Island just over the bridge
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mad Hatter Restaurant
6467 Sanibel Captiva RdGreat dinner recommendation. Waterfront New American spot executing upscale plates in a white-tablecloth, beach cottage setting. Located on Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel Island just over the bridge
Local Attractions and Adventures
Amazing places to visit!
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveThe Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) - Visitor Education Center
3883 Sanibel Captiva RdSunny Island Adventures
5400 Plantation RdBike rentals too!
Local Activities
Ambu yoga
5400 Plantation RdYOLO Watersports, Inc.
11534 Andy Rosse LaneBike rentals too!
Local Shops
Great place to get your hair and/or nails done, especially if you have an event to attend. Located in Chadwick's Square directly across from the entrance to South Seas Resort.
Kay Casperson Spa - Salon + Boutique
14830 Captiva DrGreat place to get your hair and/or nails done, especially if you have an event to attend. Located in Chadwick's Square directly across from the entrance to South Seas Resort.
A collection of great local shops and art galleries, inluding Starbucks and Captiva Provision Store. Very conveniently located directly across the street from the entrance to South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo at Bayside Villas.
Chadwicks Square South
5400 Plantation RdA collection of great local shops and art galleries, inluding Starbucks and Captiva Provision Store. Very conveniently located directly across the street from the entrance to South Seas Resort and minutes from our condo at Bayside Villas.
Great for supplies, everything beach and souveniers.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Island Store
11500 Andy Rosse LaneGreat for supplies, everything beach and souveniers.
Convenient little shop for snacks, drinks and anything you might have run out of! Great deli too! Directly across the street from the entrance to South Seas and minutes from our condo at Bayside Villas.
Captiva Provision Company
14830 Captiva DrConvenient little shop for snacks, drinks and anything you might have run out of! Great deli too! Directly across the street from the entrance to South Seas and minutes from our condo at Bayside Villas.
Boat Rentals
Beach Bums boat rentals at Tween Waters Inn (Captiva Watersports) - we have used them a few times and they are great!
Captiva Watersports
15951 Captiva DrGreat for boat rentals too!
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Shopping for Groceries and Supplies
Our advice is to shop for your groceries en route at Publix in Ft. Myers. for example. Groceries on the islands are pricey!
Qué debes empacar
We have beach chairs, floats and a beach umbrella!
No need to pack beach towels and we supply supply beach chairs, floats and an umbrella.