More About Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida
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Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida
One of the questions we get asked a lot is, “what are the differences between Sanibel and Captiva Island?”
Both islands are amazing and consistently get placed on “must travel” lists by top media outlets. While Sanibel is larger and offers more shops, hotels and sights, Captiva is quaint with powder soft beaches and Old Florida charm.
Captiva Island’s parent island is Sanibel. The two were once a single island, along with North Captiva Island, until separated by a storm at Blind Pass.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse seen from the shore.
One of the biggest distinguishing factors between Sanibel and Captiva lies beneath your toes: their sand. The best comparison is to a mattress.
Sanibel’s beaches are generally firm and compact, from higher foot traffic. Having taken morning runs on both island beaches, Sanibel’s sand provides a much better surface for runners. Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass Beach re where you will find softer sand on Sanibel Island.
As for Captiva Island’s beaches, the sand is much more like a pillow-top mattress. It feels like you’re walking on a fluffy cloud. Strollers, wagons, and the like are a lot harder to maneuver on Captiva’s beaches than on Sanibel. Captiva’s beach is far better for simply lounging on the powdery sand.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida
One of the questions we get asked a lot is, “what are the differences between Sanibel and Captiva Island?”
Both islands are amazing and consistently get placed on “must travel” lists by top media outlets. While Sanibel is larger and offers more shops, hotels and sights, Captiva is quaint with powder soft beaches and Old Florida charm.
Captiva Island’s parent island is Sanibel. The two were once a single island, along with North Captiva Island, until separated by a storm at Blind Pass.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse seen from the shore.
One of the biggest distinguishing factors between Sanibel and Captiva lies beneath your toes: their sand. The best comparison is to a mattress.
Sanibel’s beaches are generally firm and compact, from higher foot traffic. Having taken morning runs on both island beaches, Sanibel’s sand provides a much better surface for runners. Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass Beach re where you will find softer sand on Sanibel Island.
As for Captiva Island’s beaches, the sand is much more like a pillow-top mattress. It feels like you’re walking on a fluffy cloud. Strollers, wagons, and the like are a lot harder to maneuver on Captiva’s beaches than on Sanibel. Captiva’s beach is far better for simply lounging on the powdery sand.
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