Captiva’s Historic Village and Santiva Village just over Blind Pass Bridge is where the outdoor action is abundantly within view or easy reach! If shelling, body surfing, fishing, and sunbathing is too tame for your memory book; take a short walk or a minute's drive to Captiva’s Village or Santiva Village for rental boats, sightseeing, & shelling charters/bait shops, restaurants, grocery, souvenir shops and more. Adventurous guests will find parasailing, jet skiing and sport fishing within a minutes drive or walk. Antiquing and a quick drive to Sanibel's J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge could also be in your vacation plans.
Outdoor Fun
Captiva Kayak on Andy Rosse Lane (bayside) Toll Free: 877-EZ-KAYAK or (239) 395-2925
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Captiva Drive – (239) 472-1100
Charter Fishing
Captiva does have a variety of fishing guides available. Many guides have been suggested from previous guests and residents of Captiva. Choosing a variety of dates while your here, how many people will be participating, gear requirements are a few of the items you will need to know. These reservations should be set up in advance. Let the Our Captiva Concierge know your details.
Fishing-Sightseeing
Capt. Bob Sabatino
239-472-1451 (Phone)
239-851-0330 (Mobile)
Tunnel Vision
Capt. Lamar Williams
Back Bay Fishing
239-671-1406
Professional Fishing Guide
Capt. Jimmy Burnsed
Pine Island Sound & Captiva
239-472-1779
Guides are all professional fishermen. They each offer slightly different programs and handle their own reservations, so please call them direct.
Bait
Bait can be purchased at Jensen’s Marina or at the Castaway’s Marina in Santiva.
Out Island Excursions - Water Taxi Service, Captiva Cruises
Boat Storage and Launching – Jensen's Marina, Mc Carthy's Marina
Bait can be purchased at Jensen’s Marina or at the Castaway’s Marina in Santiva
Golf
There is two golf clubs on Sanibel that are open to the public. Both courses are 18 holes and have cart rental available.
Beachview Golf and Tennis Club (239) 472-2626
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club (239) 472-2535
Pampering
We have had many of our guests request spa, massage and the variety of services available on Sanibel and Captiva. Sbarra’s (239) 472-5337, located on Captiva Island has a 1940’s retro atmosphere. Sanibel Day Spa, (239) 395-2220 or 877-695-1588 located in the heart of Sanibel comes highly recommended. Our guests have used a variety of hair, massage and pampering services all with excellent review. All of the Sanibel Day Spa services can be previewed by visiting their web site at Sanibel Day Spa. Our Captiva suggest making advanced reservations, group reservations can be arranged.
Off Island Alternative: Named one of the Top 10 Spa Resorts in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, The Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, (239) 466-2156. This is a “full service” spa, fitness center, beauty salon, etc. It is located across the causeway, after the tollbooths on your left.
Rental Equipment
Bicycle Rentals
Yolo’s (239) 472-9656 or 1-866-YoloJims on Andy Rosse Lane provides Watersport rentals, golf carts and 2 person motorized vehicles. Yolo Water Sports or call
Billy’s Rentals (239) 472-5248 is located on Sanibel Island. Billy’s offers a variety of adult and children’s bicycles, bicycle attachments. Easy online ordering and delivery available
Finnimores Bike and Beach Rentals (239) 472-5577 is located on Sanibel Island. Finnimores also offers a variety of bike rentals for adults and children. Delivery available.
Sanibel Rental Service – (239) 472-5777 provides cribs, strollers (jogging), high chairs, beach wheelchairs, etc. These items can be ordered, delivered and set up in advance of your arrival.