What to Pack
Plan for sunshine! Shorts and sandals are considered the "island uniform." Pack a hat to shade your face and head, swimsuits, t-shirts and sunscreen a "must". Winters are mild on Sanibel (average daytime temperatures range in the 70s and 80s) and dry. Slacks and light sweaters for dining out and sweatshirts for the beach is great evening attire. Summer temperatures, range in the 80's to low 90's with brief afternoon showers, followed by more sunshine and magnificent sunsets. Casual dining attire is accepted at the many island restaurants (shirts and shoes required). Fail to pack something? You'll find most anything you need (and few things that you just can't do without) at The Seahorse Shops, just a short walk from Sea Winds Cottage.
Getting Here
By Car
Interstate 75
Take exist 131 (Daniels Parkway) and head west to Summerlin Road. Follow Summerlin Road south to the Sanibel Causeway ($6.00 toll). Drive across the causeway and onto Sanibel Island. The white building on your right is the Chamber Visitor Center, where visitors can find information and a red-carpet greeting.
At the four-way stop sign at Periwinkle Way, either a right or left turn will leave you to beaches, shops, accomodations, etc.
To reach Captiva Island, turn right at the west end of Periwinkle Way on either Palm Ridge Road (via turning lane) or Tarpon Bay Road (at the T intersection). Both connect to Sanibel-Captiva Road. Drive about 8 miles and cross Blind Pass bridge. It takes 15-40 minutes to drive the 8 miles between Sanibel and Captiva islands. Warning: The speed limit is closely monitored and rigidly enforced.
Interstate 95
If you're driving into Florida from the north on I-95, turn west on I-10 (near Jacksonville), then south on I-75 and follow directions above.
From Miami, take I-95 north and follow signs directing you to I-75 (toward Naples).
Interstate 4
From Orlando, head west on I-4 to I-75 south and follow directions above for Interstate 75.
Links
Sanibel - Captiva Chamber of Commerce
Sanibel Bike Rentals - www.billysrentals.com
For accomodations in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee - http://smokychaletrentals.com
Plan for sunshine! Shorts and sandals are considered the "island uniform." Pack a hat to shade your face and head, swimsuits, t-shirts and sunscreen a "must". Winters are mild on Sanibel (average daytime temperatures range in the 70s and 80s) and dry. Slacks and light sweaters for dining out and sweatshirts for the beach is great evening attire. Summer temperatures, range in the 80's to low 90's with brief afternoon showers, followed by more sunshine and magnificent sunsets. Casual dining attire is accepted at the many island restaurants (shirts and shoes required). Fail to pack something? You'll find most anything you need (and few things that you just can't do without) at The Seahorse Shops, just a short walk from Sea Winds Cottage.
Getting Here
By Car
Interstate 75
Take exist 131 (Daniels Parkway) and head west to Summerlin Road. Follow Summerlin Road south to the Sanibel Causeway ($6.00 toll). Drive across the causeway and onto Sanibel Island. The white building on your right is the Chamber Visitor Center, where visitors can find information and a red-carpet greeting.
At the four-way stop sign at Periwinkle Way, either a right or left turn will leave you to beaches, shops, accomodations, etc.
To reach Captiva Island, turn right at the west end of Periwinkle Way on either Palm Ridge Road (via turning lane) or Tarpon Bay Road (at the T intersection). Both connect to Sanibel-Captiva Road. Drive about 8 miles and cross Blind Pass bridge. It takes 15-40 minutes to drive the 8 miles between Sanibel and Captiva islands. Warning: The speed limit is closely monitored and rigidly enforced.
Interstate 95
If you're driving into Florida from the north on I-95, turn west on I-10 (near Jacksonville), then south on I-75 and follow directions above.
From Miami, take I-95 north and follow signs directing you to I-75 (toward Naples).
Interstate 4
From Orlando, head west on I-4 to I-75 south and follow directions above for Interstate 75.
Links
Sanibel - Captiva Chamber of Commerce
Sanibel Bike Rentals - www.billysrentals.com
For accomodations in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee - http://smokychaletrentals.com