Captiva Island, on Florida's West Coast, offers stunning Gulf views and balmy breezes year round. Here you'll find golfing destinations like the Coral Oaks Golf Course, an 18-hole par-72 venue designed by Arthur Hills. Coral Oaks is considered challenging play for all skill levels. Besides hitting the links, enjoy Captiva's noted wildlife refuges, tour the historical village and stroll its white sand beaches searching for shells. Resorts here run the gamut.
South Seas Island Resort
The South Seas Island Resort offers its own village of cottages, villas, condos and rental homes. It boasts a wildlife sanctuary and 2.5 miles of private white sandy beaches. Wireless Internet and meeting facilities are available. Guests will enjoy the pool complex, fitness center, spa and water slide.
Meals are served at several venues on premises, including the Pointe Restaurant, Holy Smoke Heavenly Barbecue and Better Burgers. Parent's Magazine has named it among the Top 10 Beach Resorts for Families. Pets are not allowed, but boarding services are offered. The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is 11 miles away.
South Seas Island Resort
5400 S. Seas Plantation Road
Captiva, FL 33924
(239) 472-5111
southseas.com
Jensen's on the Gulf
Jensen's on the Gulf is a small resort of suites, rental homes and cottages situated on the Gulf of Mexico. Guests will find sunset views and secluded beaches, as well as easy access to the nearby village.
Head to the Green Flash restaurant for lunch and dinner for American fare served daily on the waterfront. Laundry facilities are available at the hotel, but pets are not allowed.
Jensen's on the Gulf
15300 Captiva Drive
Captiva, FL 33924
(239) 472-4684
gocaptiva.com/gulfside.htm
'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort
The 'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort has private beaches on both the Gulf and Pine Island Sound. Guests have free wireless Internet in their rooms and a continental breakfast. Take a swim in the heated outdoor pool or have a soak in the hot tub. You can take a massage at the spa or in your room, and enjoy drinks at the oasis pool bar.
The Crowe's Nest on premises serves American fare for lunch and dinner. Business space is available. Florida Travel + Life has named it a "Place to Stay." The resort is 12 miles from the 27-hole championship Royal Tee Golf Course.
'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort
15951 Captiva Drive
Captiva Island, FL 33924
(239) 472-5161
tween-waters.com
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