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| Sanibel is one of the unique barrier islands of the world, having an east-west orientation when most islands are north south. Therefore, the island is blessed with world renowned sandy beaches and an abundance of shells. On Sanibel pets are welcomed at the beaches, but not on Captiva. There are a few rules, however, to keep the beaches pristine. Your pets must be leashed at all times and should be cleaned up after. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited November through May. No open fires and no collecting of live shells. Just down from Captiva's beach is YOLO Watersports. YOLO offers many activities for all ages and will be one of the many memorable times you'll experience here on the islands. Captiva Island Beach Cam |
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| By bike is the best way to tour the island. There are 25 miles of paved bike paths that take you almost anywhere you want to go! They lead to shops, restaurants, points of interest, wildlife centers and beaches. They also meander beneath shady trees, across wooden bridges, through friendly neighborhoods and along quiet waterways. Many island resorts have bikes for their guests to use. In addition, there are also numerous public bike rental facilities on both islands where you can rent bikes, helmets and kiddy trailers. Jim's Rentals on Captiva can deliver a bike to your resort at no charge to you. *Please note: Bikes are not allowed on the beaches and Florida law requires that bike riders under age 16 must wear helmets at all times. Click here to view the Bike Paths. | |
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| Beachview:
This course sets on Sanibel Island which is three miles off
shore and can only be reached by a causeway. The back nine has most
of the water that comes into play. An outstanding feature of the course is
the abundance of wildlife. There are approximately 300 species of birds
and alligators that can be observed. Dunes: Mark McCumber redesigned this 9 hole course into a formidable eighteen hole course. There is water that comes into play on every hole. Begin with some "test drives" on The Dunes aqua driving range, and putt around one of the two practice greens. Then jump aboard a top of the line golf cart and tee off for a golfing experience equal to none where wild critters are spectators and every hole flexes your skills! The Dunes back nine is part of a wildlife preserve sanctioned by the Audubon Cooperative Society. Sanctuary: This is a narrow course with typical Florida flat terrain with some mounding. There are over thirty sand bunkers spread throughout the course, and the water hazards come into play on sixteen holes. The medium sized greens have average speed and are undulating. As the starting hole for The Sanctuary, hole one is a dogleg left, par 4 and sets the stage for a truly unique golf experience. Tall trees and wetlands guard the dogleg area and a large sand trap skirts the left side of the green. This course's signature hole is #4, a 197 yard, par 3, with a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico! |
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| The Sanibel Causeway, the fishing pier on the bayside of the Lighthouse, and Blind Pass Bridge are just a few of the many popular spots to fish on Sanibel & Captiva. From light-tackle to deep sea fishing the opportunities are endless. There are also tour boats and charter guides that head for the upper islands for fishing as well as shelling. Local guides are particularly helpful when it comes to fishing. They know the habits, feeding patterns, and hiding places of the area fish. Most residents and visitors must purchase a license when fishing in salt or fresh water and they can be had in various places on the Island including The Bait Box on Periwinkle Way, Bailey's Center at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road, and Jensen's Marina. | |
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Marcel Ventura, GRI
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