Title: Gulf Shores Travel Guide: Best of Gulf Shores, Captiva Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gulf Shores](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Hotels.d553248635976471472.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Captiva](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Captiva.d86452.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gulf Shores Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gulf-Shores.d553248635976471472.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gulf Shores Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.d553248635976471472.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gulf Shores Travel Guide ## Captiva ![Aerial view of the road bridge between Captiva Island and Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471472/c8d07a5a-bbda-4d3a-a32d-d288e755f69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the road bridge between Captiva Island and Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471472/c8d07a5a-bbda-4d3a-a32d-d288e755f69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sanderling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471472/b3cf8c2a-56e0-4f68-aaeb-aa308bafcd43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gulf Shores Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Captiva travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Captiva.dx86452) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Summer Vacation Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296288/f3bdfee8-0d4a-4720-bff2-2255917f1960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captiva Beach 4.5/5(22 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Captiva Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Captiva. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Captiva-Beach-Fort-Myers.d6296288.Attraction) ![White Egret & Great Blue Heron on Captiva Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197835/78a1d214-3b6f-4456-a050-68f9594175af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Captiva Island Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Captiva Island Beach during your trip to Captiva? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Captiva-Island-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976197835.Attraction) ![BN230R Only transportation on Useppa Island, FL, a private island accessible only by boat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296335/74328be0-5665-4dc2-a067-638a0d48754c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Useppa Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Useppa Island during your travels in Captiva. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Useppa-Island-Captiva.d6296335.Attraction) ![Sunset in Captiva Sanibel Island, Florida. Gulf of Mexico at dusk. Sun sets over beach on Captiva Island over calm waters. Illuminated dreamy summer sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496754/7d8597f6-2608-42e0-a0b8-dc2b369e6957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cayo Costa Beaches Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cayo Costa Beaches during your trip to Captiva? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cayo-Costa-Beaches-Fort-Myers.d553248635976496754.Attraction) ![Water tower. Cabbage Key, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196369/886a0364-6429-4c13-b3c8-9ea4bc75709b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabbage Key Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabbage Key during your travels in Captiva. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabbage-Key-Fort-Myers.d553248635976196369.Attraction) ![Milky Way at twilight. #beachtips](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86452/42fb09b2-a250-48b0-bd31-d42dd64bde08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turner Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Turner Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Captiva. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turner-Beach-Captiva.d6182811.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Gulf Shores ![Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95127000/95126992/w3998h2821x0y0-a77e6574_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers 251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL £478 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,851 reviews) Very clean Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=95126992&PinnedHotelID=95126992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Sanibel Island Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17298900/17298818/w2247h1500x326y0-2ea06bb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Island Beach Resort 1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL £314 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,586 reviews) Great beach hotel! Room is clean and bed comfortable. All the staff are friendly and accommodating. Tiki hut fun by the pool. The restaurant is great for a lite bite and a full meal. The beach is steps from the hotel. Perfect get away even during the cold spell. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=17298818&PinnedHotelID=17298818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Lani Kai Beachfront Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438800/438796/b5b17142_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lani Kai Beachfront Resort 1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL £239 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Key West Express and Crescent Beach Family ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,183 reviews) Some of the front desk super nice. Others not so much. Nice room Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=438796&PinnedHotelID=438796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26860/ab39b98c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG 1538 Cape Coral Pkwy E Cape Coral FL £125 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Coral. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews) Staff was pleasant, breakfast was good. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=26860&PinnedHotelID=26860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3079/ac9a3a07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL £348 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Fort Myers. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Nice room and perfect location Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=3079&PinnedHotelID=3079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/800800/800715/w2800h1779x0y3-dbc2bfa3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites 1051 5th St Fort Myers Beach FL Stay at this hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,597 reviews) Yes it has like mini apartment bed room king size bed. Staff was very professional, answer all questions. Showed us were our room was. Tiki bar very nice bartender. John was a very good bartender, food was good. They us a map were to go around town in fort Myers, We went to Perry’s bar, awesome Pizza ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Safety-Harbor-Club.dx553248635976659096) ![South Caya Costa and North Captiva Island, panorama, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177554/33d7dcff-ca44-447e-bae6-f3cbc17b0a29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Captiva Visitors to North Captiva enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, North Captiva Island Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Captiva-North-Captiva.dx6177554) ![Captiva Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481679/9fac5feb-38bb-4c75-bf41-748009f61491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jose's Hideaway While there might not be top attractions in Jose's Hideaway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches. 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