About North Captiva Island
Upper Captiva Island is an oasis from a
busy and hectic world. Also known as North Captiva Island on Nautical Charts,
Upper Captiva is bordered by Pine Island Sound on one side and the waters and beaches of
the Gulf of Mexico on the other.
Upper Captiva is quaintly sized at just over 700 acres with two thirds of the island set
aside for a Wildlife Sanctuary. Upper
Captiva Island is approximately four and a half miles long and a half a mile wide at
its widest points. From the mangrove lined
waters of the Bay to the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, half a mile seems just
right. North Captiva becomes a narrow
sliver of sandy beaches, rustic beach verandahs, and majestic stilt homes in comparison
with the great waters of the Bay and
Gulf that surround our tiny tropical island. Development of the remaining 300+
vacant building lots is limited to the 1/3 of the
island that is already platted, which helps preserve North Captiva’s perfectly
charming character. Our lovely island does not
have a bridge to the mainland which keeps it remote and private.
Things To Do
Known for its pristine white sand and great shelling, the 5
mile long beach provides a superb setting for "coming down".
Two-thirds of the island's beaches border on a 700 acre state bird preserve, allowing you
to walk for miles and not see
any sign of civilization except the footprints you leave in the sand.
North Captiva is one of the last holdouts from the days of land
developing and new construction. The delicate balance between
man & nature has gracefully stood the passage of time. Guests can relax in complete
harmony with nature, as there are no
cars on the Island; the primary mode of transportation is a golf cart.
A quiet porch on your beach front home with a good book while you
sip lemonade from your world headquarters
(HAMMOCK!). You can really truly feel the relaxation of the island take effect. For
those more active types, the water sports
available in North Captiva’s local waters are truly exceptional. First class fishing
is right at your fingertips. Just cast a line and
you’ll be all set for dinner. Not far from North Captiva is not far from Boca Grande
Pass, where world-class tarpon fishing takes
place every year, including the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament. The waters
surrounding Upper Captiva Island are
abundantly filled with flounder, pompano, grouper, trout, bluefish, red snapper, kingfish,
mackerel, redfish, and more.
The residential neighborhood of the island is an unbroken ribbon of sand winding along the
sparkling Gulf of Mexico’s coast.
With approximately ½ mile of beautiful Gulf Beaches stringent setbacks to preserve the
Florida’s coast natural charm. Helping
the beach to remain wide and unshadowed by tall structures, these setbacks create a
natural beach covered with sea oats and
native sea plants. As you continue your walk down the beach, you enter the stretch of
beach owned by the State of Florida that
is designated for wildlife preserve. With bird nesting areas and sea turtle nests
protected seasonally, the State Park Beaches
become a haven for wildlife, photographers, beachcombers, shellers, and nature lovers.
Hang out in the two pools at the North Captiva Island Club. Great food and tropical drinks are available at the pool bar.
Experience the food & atmosphere at Barnacle Phil's - the island's popular restaurant.
Tour the island's sandy roads on your beach buggy. Electric golf carts are the only form of transportation on the island.
Go fishing from the beach, docks, boats and guided fishing charters.
Play tennis. The club has 2 har-tru surface tennis courts. Racquets can be signed out at the front desk & tennis balls are available for purchase at the store.
Rent bicycles, kayaks, boats, or waverunners. For people between the ages of 16 & 21 you must have a driver's license & a personal watercraft certificate to drive a waverunner.
19'center console 115 Yamaha Outboard boats rent for $175 per half a day and $275 for a full day not including tax & fuel.
20' deck boat F-115 Yamaha Outboard boats rent for $250 per half a day and $350 for a full day not including tax & fuel.
Watch the manatees and dolphins play near the airstrip. Or go hiking in the 350 acre state wildlife preserve.
Shop at the island gift shops.
Go island hopping to nearby Captiva, Cabbage Key, Sanibel, Cayo Costa, or Boca Grande.
Or JUST RELAX. You're on Island Time. Complimentary use of a high quality beach chair & umbrella is included with your rental. One rental per registered guest age 14 and older.
North Captiva Grocery Options
The Island Market located next to the North Captiva Island Club provides a
small selection of last minute groceries only.
A petite selection of wine, and chilled beer. Take out food menu is available so you can
order while you're down at the pool
and pick it up.
You really should plan out what you will bring for grocery to the island and
pick most items up on the Mainland before you
make your way to the Boats.
Mainland Connection will deliver groceries to the house and placed in the
refrigerator. For this service call (239) 283-6311.
Their rate is 40% of the order, with a $50 minimum order. Call Connie for the fax # and
she'll arrange to get the items on
your list into the house for you. Really worth it if you are travelling with a big
crowd... We'll give you some more grocery
tips below.
Faxing an order into Publix part way during your island vacation is a very usual thing.
Publix - At Pine Island Road & Brunt Store Road which is at the end of
Veteran Highway (239) 282-5515. They
require 48 hours notice and you can fax your grocery order to them at (239) 239-282-5533.
Winn Dixie – At the intersection of Pine Island Road and Longfellow at the Pine Island Crossroads
Pine Island Pharmacy- can fill your prescriptions should one be lost or for
emergency needs. CVS on Pine Island also
fills prescriptions. Any local pharmacy will need the doctor to call in the prescription
or you must deliver a written one to
be filled. Plan ahead and take a full prescription with you before you depart for
convenience.
For more information on Pine
Island please click below!
http://www.pineislandfl.com