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Captiva is a crown jewel in Florida. A mix of
natural beauty, pristine beaches, and historical sites, Captiva Island is a
paradise for vacationers. There are so many great things to do on this
beautiful island south of Sanibel, including kayaking, hiking, visiting the
beach, and more. However, you might be looking for offbeat activities that are
tailored to your interests. Perhaps you’ve visited Captiva before, and you’re
interested in seeing what else the island has to offer. If you’re looking to veer
off the beaten track and avoid crowds this year, check out these three hidden
gems on Captiva Island.
3 Hidden Gems on Captiva Island
1.
Jungle Drums Gallery
Owned by local artists Kathleen
and Jim Mazzotta, Jungle Drums gallery showcases artwork dedicated to the
wildlife of Captiva Island. If you love nature and art, this is one hidden gem
on Captiva Island that you won’t want to miss. The gallery features everything
from portraits and clocks to jewelry and sculptures. Works from national and
international artists are featured here as well as pieces from local residents.
Best of all, when you purchase art to bring home at Jungle Drums, you support
Captiva’s conservation groups. Kathleen and Jim are highly dedicated to the
environmental preservation efforts.
2. Captiva Memorial
Library
Most travelers staying on Captiva
Island think they have to hike to Sanibel for a new beach read. MacIntosh Books
+ Paper and Gene’s Books Too are certainly worth visiting, but you don’t have
to leave Captiva to get your book fix! Captiva Memorial Library has more books
than you could ever want, and you can return them before you leave. This is
convenient for vacationers who don’t have room to pack purchased books in their
suitcase. To check out a book, you can either obtain a visitor card or apply
for a non-resident library card in person.
3. The Bubble Room
Restaurant & Emporium
Locals know all about the Bubble
Room’s eccentric atmosphere, but visitors tend to overlook it. The Bubble Room
is—hands down—one of the best hidden gems on Captiva Island. Established in 1979
by the Farqhuarson family, this restaurant serves up delectable menu items in
an atmosphere inspired by Christmas, nostalgic toys and Hollywood. Don’t forget
to order a slice of Orange Crunch cake before you leave; their desserts are to
die for! After your meal, head over to the Emporium & Gift Shop for all
kinds of fun merchandise like jewelry, toys, gifts and Bubble Room souvenirs. On
display, you'll find a variety of rare functional antiques, including jukeboxes
and Shirley Temple's "Dreyerette" race car. As the owners say on
their site, “You will always find something [at the Bubble Room] you have never
seen before.”
At Kingfisher Vacations, we provide high-quality vacation
rentals in Captiva Island, FL. Book the trip of a lifetime and book with us
today! The units we currently have available can be viewed here.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Find Hidden Gems on Captiva Island When You
Book with Kingfisher Vacations
Looking for more hidden
gems on Captiva Island? Our experts at Kingfisher Vacations
are here to assist you in finding the ideal home for your visit to Sanibel and
Captiva Islands. We have over 56 years of experience on the Island and can
offer you the absolute best service given our vast knowledge of Captiva Island's
many offerings. Our gorgeous private properties have heated pools, hot tubs,
stunning ocean views, delightfully bright décor, and boat docks. We provide you
with everything you could ever want for your Captiva beach vacation.
Visit our website,
email us at info@gokingfisher.com or give us a call today at 239-472-2100 to hear
more about hidden gems on Captiva Island.
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