A scene straight out of an Ernest Hemingway novel. North Captiva or Upper Captiva for it's proper terminology, is an island located just north of Sanibel above it's connected lower portion of Captiva. Once connected but broken by a hurricane, you now will need to access North Captiva by air or by boat. The hurricane took place in 1921 and the channel it created is called red hook pass. This island has captured the hearts of many to the point where some visitors come here several times a year. A world of it's own, it is one of the last few places left on earth where an Old Florida lifestyle of southern charm still exists. Most residents and visitors get around on this island either on foot or via golf cart. There are no paved roads and cars for that matter. Even though the island is only around 4 miles long it feel much larger since there is no car available to cover the area when traveling. A magical oasis this place has exceptional value for those looking to find their oceanfront beach hideaway. The warm ocean breezes make North Captiva a complete and totally unspoiled tropical paradise.
Twenty properties including homes and land listings are usually on the market to choose from at any given time in the Sanibel MLS. North Captiva offers direct waterfront and beachfront listings starting in the low $1,200,000 price point and goes all the way to $2.5 million. All of the homes on the island are built following post and pier construction as there are no on slab homes present. This is for hurricane resistance and even though some homes offer the ability to be able to have some things on the bottom floor, these homes are built for occupancy upstairs only. The one great benefit to this are the views. When you are perched up high on the second floor, the forever views of the ocean and the natural mangroves can be breathtaking. There are also real estate options concerning vacant land. These lots are available for around $200,000 or so per parcel. Island Girl Charters and North Captiva Ferry are two excellent options when traveling to and from the island.
While enjoying the dolphins and fantastic island air, the boat ridge through most vendors only takes approximately 20 minutes. There are plenty of vacation rental opportunities galore on North Captiva as is there shopping. The island store offers some much needed groceries and necessities. With only 50 year round residents on North Captiva, it truly is like a place back in time. Of the single family homes built on the island the total number stands at or around 370 dwellings. Tom Hanks and Joe Perry from Aerosmith are said to own real estate on the island. Other celebrities have also been known to frequent more often than not for it's privacy and beauty it offers. In total there are also approx. 230 lots that are unbuilt, making it the perfect vision to go for it after all. Electricity commercially along with phone service came about to the island in the 1980's. On average around 30 homes are still being built per year. This unique island opportunity rests on close to 700 acres of some of the most unspoiled land left on this precious planet.
Fantastic and well-appointed end home in the Safety Harbor Club Village. Located just steps to your boat! Custom upgrades with an open concept kitchen with white shaker c...
Cleared lot on North Captiva Island. There are no cars no combustible engines on the island. Very close walking distance to the state preserve and the Gulf of Mexico beac...
Beautiful Corner Lot on North Captiva Island. No cars, no combustion engines. There are only golf carts, bicycles and foot. Very close walking distance to the state prese...
The Lowest Priced Waterfront Lot available on North Captiva! Panoramic views of the harbor and bay with idyllic, constantly changing scenery with boats arriving and depar...
Discover paradise with this buildling lot located on beautiful North Captiva Island! Just a short distance to the sandy Gulf beaches where you can enjoy the sun, sand, a...
Spectacular Beach Front Home and Adjacent Beach Front Lot with the most amazing views! Just a few steps to the sand from your double-story porches facing the sea. Recline...
Oversized corner lot on gorgeous North Captiva Island with bay views from the lookout level! Fully cleared and ready to build. New home plans are also available for a 3-b...
Fantastic Panoramic Views from both levels of this pristine reverse floorplan home located directly on the North Captiva Island grass airstrip with unobstructed views of ...
Amazing opportunity to build your dream vacation paradise. Arrive by air or sea to your private upper Captiva Island home. Just a quick walk to multiple beach accesses a...
Amazing opportunity to build your dream vacation paradise. Arrive by sea or by air to your private home in Upper Captiva island. Just steps away to multiple beach access ...
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Captiva Island Inn
Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages & Marina Resort
Long Look
North Captiva Island Club
The Little Oasis Beach Cottage
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts
South Seas Island Inn
West Wind Island Resort
Adventure Sea Kayak & SUP
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
Captain Randy's Dolphin and Shell Trips
Captiva Chapel by the Sea
Captiva Cruises
Captiva Watersports
New Wave Eco Charters, LLC
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
Sanibel Lighthouse
Alison Hagerup Beach
Blind Pass Beach
Bowman's Beach
Captiva Beach
Causeway Islands Park
Gulfside City Park Beach
Lighthouse Beach Park
Silver Key Beach
Tarpon Bay Beach
Turner Beach
Barnacle Phil's
Bubble Room Restaurant
Cantina Captiva
Captiva Island Pizza
Crow's Nest Bar & Grille
Harbourside Bar & Grille
Keylime Bistro
Lazy Flamingo
Mad Hatter Restaurant
Mainstay North Captiva Restaurant
Mango Cafe & Grill
Mucky Duck
Over the Waterfront
RC Otter's Island Eats
Sunset Grill Inc
The Boathouse Restaurant
The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant
The Oasis Pool Bar
Alden Pines Country Club
Cape Royal Golf Club
Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Sanibel Island Golf Club
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
South Seas Golf Course
The Sanctuary Golf Club
The Shell Point Golf Club
Beach Stuff
Captiva Provision Company
Captiva Village Square
Chadwicks Square South
Everything But Water
On Island
Periwinkle Place
Regatta
She Sells Sea Shells
The Island Store
Beachview Tennis Club
Blackwood Tennis at South Seas Island Resort
Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
January 74°/56° - Coldest Month
February 77°/58°
March 79°/61°
April 83°/65°
May 87°/70°
June 89°/74°
July 90°/75° - Warmest Month
August 90°/75° - Warmest Month
September 89°/75°
October 85°/70°
November 81°/64°
December 76°/59°
January 0.83"
February 0.71"
March 0.63" - Driest Month
April 0.71"
May 2.09"
June 3.31"
July 3.62"
August 4.29" - Wettest Month
September 2.4"
October 1.5"
November 0.75"
December 0.87"