Welcome to the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce Official Website, your trusted source for Sanibel & Captiva Island Information
Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida are the perfect choice for your vacation whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family trip or a nature vacation. Frommer’s Travel Guide ranked Sanibel Island the #1 top tourist destination in 2011. Come and find out why Sanibel Island ranked ahead of Bali, Indonesia and Paris, France.
Our islands provide for the perfect vacations. Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Accommodations
We invite you to visit our vacation accommodations. Find the perfect resort, hotel, inn, condominium rental or private home rental with the amenities and location that are right for you. Choose from beachfront, near beach or bayside hotels, resorts and more.
Want to bring ‘FiFi’ or “Fido” along on your Sanibel Island or Captiva Island vacation? See our list of pet-friendly accommodations.
Many hotels, resorts and vacation rental companies provide us with a daily vacancies and specials list.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Attractions
Learn about the many attractions on the islands including our nature preserve, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and many outdoor activities including biking, shelling, fishing, bird watching, boating, golfing, and snorkeling just to name a few. Sanibel Island & Captiva Islands also feature cultural offerings in the area of the Arts, Theater, and Music.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Shopping
Our islands offer quaint & friendly shopping. With a broad array of retail businesses on the islands, we are sure to have what you need. Looking for a pharmacy, book store, new swim suit or sunglasses? Check out our online directory of Chamber Members to find the retailer to meet your needs.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Dining
Got a hankering for American, Italian, or French food? Or maybe, you’d like to have an appetizer beach side and watch the sunset? Or perhaps just sit back, relax and listen to some jazz… we have it all. Click here for our dining directory.
Looking to bring your pet along with you while you dine, check out our pet friendly dining options.
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Location & Map
Sanibel & Captiva are located west of Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is located just north of Naples & south of Tampa with over 15 miles of beautiful, Florida beaches.
Come visit Sanibel Island & Captiva Island, Florida to discover paradise for yourself. Be sure to stop by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce when you arrive. We are located immediately over the causeway. We have brochures and information on the many things to see and do while staying on our beautiful islands.
Click here for a map showing our Chamber of Commerce location and directions to Sanibel & Captiva Islands.
Recent News from the Chamber
Sanibel Island Makes Top 10 Family Beaches List
Sanibel Island Makes Top 10 Family Beaches List
ShermansTravel Editorial Staff
ShermansTravel.com
Sanibel Island was rated #10 on Sherman’s Travel list of top 10 U.S. Family Beaches!
Ahhh . . . the family beach vacation. It’s as all-American as apple pie, a time-honored tradition where some of the best childhood memories are made. Everyone has their favorite sands, but when it comes to family-friendly options, not all are created equal. We’ve picked 10 great family beaches across the country that parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love – whether for their gentle surf, range of activities, sand-castle potential, or educational elements. So gather the gang and pack up the SPF and beach ball – it’s time to take the clan to the sand!
Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, Joins National Register Of Historic Places
Courtesy of the Island Sun
Tween Waters Inn Island Resort commemorated the official historic designation of the storied Captiva Island Resort Sunday, May 20.
The resort was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011, according to Alissa M. Slade, chief of the bureau of historic preservation and deputy state historic preservation officer. The resort’s unique, rich history and dedication to preserving Florida’s cultural resources helped it to earn this esteemed designation. ‘Tween Waters Inn was established by F. Bowman and Grace B. Price in 1931.
The resort has been welcoming guests ever since – celebrating the 80 years of guests at ‘Tween Waters Inn just last year. Other historic landmarks within the resort include the Old Captiva House – the fine dining restaurant first built as a one-room school for children of Captiva’s pioneer settlers.
Voters pick Walker House top residence on Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island’s Walker Guest House won the favor of online voters as the top residential building in Florida during a month-long campaign by the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
“I think it is good for the island,” said Joyce Owens of AIA Florida. “It serves as a nice reminder that there is great architecture on Sanibel Island.”
More than 2.4 million votes were cast in the Florida AIA Top 100 Buildings contest to mark its 100th anniversary. The 100 Years, 100 Places celebration coincides with Architecture Month as AIA Florida hosts several events through the summer and ending with the Anniversary Celebration Event on Dec. 14.
And thanks to all who voted!
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