Explore Captiva Island by rolling around and dreaming of big houses on the shore, and go explore small corners of the beach, especially Blind Beach, which is located at the intersection of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. South Seas Resort is a charming hotel located at the intersection of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. From parasailing in the Gulf of Mexico to leisurely kayaking in Pine Island Sound, the 330-acre South Seas Island Resort, with its beaches and mangroves, is ideal for water sports. Captiva Island is a barrier island in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is one of the islands that make up the Gulf Islands National Seashore. It is accessible by boat or ferry from Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, or Pine Island. The island was named “Captiva” by Capt. James L. Hendry, who surveyed the area for the United States Coast Survey in 1853. He named it after his wife, Captiva Hendry, who is believed to have been the first white woman to set foot on the island. The island has a population of 1,200 people year-round and more than doubles in population during peak seasons. It has a total area of 3.1 square miles and a land area of 2.3 square miles. The average elevation is 10 feet above sea level. The highest point on Captiva Island is 20 feet above sea level. Captiva Island has a humid subtropical climate with warm to hot summers and mild winters. The coldest month is January, with an average high temperature of 78°F and an average low temperature of 59°F. The warmest month is August, with an average high temperature of 89°F and an average low temperature of 71°F. Annual rainfall averages 45 inches and annual snowfall averages 0 inches. Captivians enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, boating, swimming, sunbathing, golfing and tennis. In addition to beaches, residents and visitors