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
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!
CLICK HERE for pictures and more information.
Turtle nesting season begins early in Southwest Florida
Courtesy of:Andrea Stetson
Special to news-press.com
Turtle nesting season begins early in Southwest Florida
Loggerhead turtles aren’t waiting until turtle nesting season begins to lay their eggs this year. Last week volunteers spotted a turtle nest inBonitaSprings. Captiva Island also got an early start when eggs were laid last week.
Turtle nesting season officially begins May 1 and runs through Oct. 31.
Turtle experts say milder weather this winter kept theGulf of Mexicowarmer, and that’s why they think the turtles are nesting sooner. Turtles typically start nesting when the water temperature reaches 80 degrees.
Because of nesting season, there are restrictions on beach lighting. Residents and businesses have to shield all lights that can be seen from the beach between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
The nesting ritual of the loggerhead sea turtle is one of the most remarkable natural phenomena occurring on Sanibel Island’s Gulf beaches. This natural process has happened on Sanibel Island for centuries and our eleven miles of Gulf shoreline have more nesting activity than any other beach in Lee County. Sought by predators and susceptible to dehydration, sea turtle hatchlings have only a one in one thousand chance of survival. Human activities can further reduce that chance.
Sanibel tops Frommer’s “Top Ten World Destinations”
Arthur Frommer has announced his Top Ten world wide favorite destinations and Sanibel topped the list! Come and find out why Sanibel Island ranked ahead of Bali, Indonesia and Paris, France.
