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) ![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/96000000/95130000/95127000/95126992/09777b0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers 251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL £279 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,957 reviews) The property looks older even though it isn’t. There are several restaurants, but other than JWB, they all have pretty much the same thing. The staff was friendly and efficient. The rooms were nice with large bathrooms and spacious showers. Not much to do in the immediate area. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=95126992&PinnedHotelID=95126992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Sanibel Island Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17298900/17298818/f97bdde8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Island Beach Resort 1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL £291 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,719 reviews) It was great Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=17298818&PinnedHotelID=17298818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Lani Kai Beachfront Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438800/438796/9bc89705_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lani Kai Beachfront Resort 1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £234 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Key West Express and Crescent Beach Family ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,325 reviews) GREAT location and very friendly employees especially Charles as our server for the Italian restaurant Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=438796&PinnedHotelID=438796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3079/0ef86cd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL £316 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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! (1,010 reviews) Really enjoyed our stay, rooms were clean and amenities were great! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=3079&PinnedHotelID=3079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49160000/49152700/49152700/a69cd385_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG 11171 Summerlin Square Drive Fort Myers Beach FL £96 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews) Hotel is fairly new, but the housekeeping in the room could have been cleaner, mainly bathroom. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=49152700&PinnedHotelID=49152700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) ![DiamondHead Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200700/200632/814c4388_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DiamondHead Beach Resort 2000 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL £307 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,101 reviews) The hotel was clean and room was nice size. The pool is pretty small for the size of the building. If it was sold to capacity there would be no room for everyone. Good location Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=200632&PinnedHotelID=200632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471472) [See all 11,519 properties in Gulf Shores](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976471472) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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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