Things To DoThings To Do

Captiva Farmer's MarketCaptiva Farmer's Market

Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm. This is right outside of South Seas Resort. It has a lot of the same vendors as the Sanibel Farmer's Market but smaller.

Boop's Ice Cream Parlor & CaféBoop's Ice Cream Parlor & Café

This is probably the best coffee spot around. They also have pastries, breakfast sandwiches, shakes and the iconic Bubble Room cakes.

The Bubble Room RestaurantThe Bubble Room Restaurant

A Captiva staple! The Bubble Room is scheduled to open Spring 2025. Big portions, the BEST desserts, colorful and kitschy restaurant. Expect long waits.

The Mucky Duck RestaurantThe Mucky Duck Restaurant

The Mucky Duck is another staple on Captiva! It's currently closed due to Hurricane Helene and Milton but they plan to rebuild.

The Green Flash RestaurantThe Green Flash Restaurant

Delicious restaurant that overlooks the bay. Lori Robbins (Holly's mom) favorite! Highly recommend the bacon wrapped shrimp and dirty martinis.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife RefugeJ.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

You can bike all around Ding Darling, fish or drive through the park. Small fee. Best time of day is high/low tides. Keep your eye out for alligators, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans and more!

Rosalita's Cantina SanibelRosalita's Cantina Sanibel

Best Mexican food on the island (although it's no Chuy's!)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & AquariumBailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Over Easy CafeOver Easy Cafe

Tasty breakfast spot.

Sanibel BeanSanibel Bean

There aren't a lot of coffee options on the islands but this is one of them!

Sanibel Island Farmers MarketSanibel Island Farmers Market

Sundays from 9am to 1pm. We love quiche and pastries at the French food truck! There's also a stand that makes the best Guacamole.

Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel IslandLighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island

Cheeburger CheeburgerCheeburger Cheeburger

Periwinkle PlacePeriwinkle Place

Outdoor shopping mall, all local stores as Sanibel and Captiva don't have chains! Great spot to get some souvenirs.

She Sells Sea ShellsShe Sells Sea Shells

Sanibel and Captiva are known for finding amazing seashells on the beach. Stop in this store to see some other amazing shells or pick up a souvenir!

The Shack of SanibelThe Shack of Sanibel

The best ice cream and concrete concoctions.

MudBugs Cajun KitchenMudBugs Cajun Kitchen

Tasty cajun food and live music! Holly loves it here.

Gramma Dot's RestaurantGramma Dot's Restaurant

The best coconut shrimp. This is a Robbins favorite and on a marina. Watch for dolphins!

Sanibel LighthouseSanibel Lighthouse

Public Parking/Beach area (gets crowded at peak times). The lighthouse is iconic and has survived all of the hurricanes. We like to rent bikes on Sanibel and make a day of it!