When some states are experiencing chillier temps during autumn, or buckets of snow in winter, many Floridians have the option to dip their toes in the sand. In fact, this is the reason why many visitors to the state head down during the colder months. If you’re starting to plan a trip to The Sunshine State this year and you need a new spot to visit, we have one quintessential beach town that is about as good as it gets. Welcome to Captiva Island in Florida.

Captiva Island, which is located on the Gulf side of Florida, is oftentimes dubbed the little sister of Sanibel Island.
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However small this island may be, it still boasts a ton of activities and entertainment for visitors.
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Enjoy the great outdoors with opportunities to bike, hike, bird watch, swim, or just kick back on the beach, toes in the sand.
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This tiny beach town is as quintessential as it gets with miles of white sand and unobstructed ocean views.
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Head on over to the famed Bubble Room for a unique meal in truly eclectic surroundings—Christmas all year long, anyone?
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Or check out RC Otter’s Eats, which features an out-of-this-world crunchy grouper sandwich.
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You can spend an afternoon fishing off the coast or simply relaxing oceanside, the smell of saltwater and sunscreen swirling in the air.
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Check out Captiva Island in Florida, one of the greatest beach towns on the Gulf Coast.
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Have you ever visited Captiva Island in Florida before? Share with us your favorites parts in the comments section! Or if you want more information about this beach town, check out their visitor page.

Meanwhile, if you want to keep exploring, we have 8 of the most beautiful, charming towns throughout Florida right here.

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