My husband and I visited last year about 1 1/2 months after hurricane Charley. We actually stayed on Fort Myers beach but spent about 90% of the time on Captiva.What a place! Even with the destruction apparent it was still beautiful. The water was clear and warm. The beaches also VERY clean. Lots of seashells-Lots of wildlife. Even my husband who grew up in the panhandle was all about the time we spent there. I can tell you we are taking our family vacation there this year. The only draw back was the parking which is none. If you have the chance visit you WILL NOT be disappointed.
Pros: Clean, Not crowded , Very natural beach
Cons: parking
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