North Captiva Island

North Captiva Island
North Captiva Island

Fort Myers Coast
North Captiva Island, Captiva, Florida 33924

Description

North Captiva Island is a boat-only barrier island north of Captiva — no bridge, no cars for visitors — with undeveloped Gulf beach, shelling, and a quieter feel than Captiva village or Fort Myers Beach. Reach it by private boat, water taxi, or charter; bring everything you need. It sits in the Captiva chain but is a separate island from Captiva proper and from Cayo Costa farther north. Check water conditions and leave no trash; services on-island are minimal.

Amenities:
  • Restrooms
Activities:
  • Fishing
  • Sunbathing
Rentals:
  • Boats
Crowd Levels:

Remote and uncrowded, perfect for solitude seekers.

Beach Access:

Boat access only; no direct car parking.

Sand Description:

Soft, unraked Gulf sand with strong shelling — remote and less groomed than Captiva’s county park beaches.

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