Arrange for a cooking class in the spectacular Sea Palms kitchen, or lose yourself in the Great Room or Lounge with one of the books or games on hand. Declare a games night— with the estate’s poker table and roulette wheel for a little friendly competition. Sea Palms guests have everything from ping-pong, pickleball, and Pro Kadima.

Take advantage of the beach chairs, umbrellas, and other surfside equipment for quality time on the private Sea Palms waterfront at the doorstep of the Gulf, or take a kayak or stand-up paddleboard out on the water. Roast marshmallows around the firepit while enjoying an unbelievable Captiva sunsets.

Captiva and Sanibel offer their own fine spectrum of restaurants and shops readily reached from Sea Palms Estate; biking between the two barrier islands is a joy. Sanibel tempts with its golf course, morning farmers market and more. Make an effort to get to know as many of the island beaches as intimately as you can, including the one just steps from the estate.

Spend the day kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, take a bike ride down to Sanibel Island, or take advantage of our concierge services for a group outing—maybe a sunset boat tour or a fishing expedition. Set up a dolphin-watching and sunset boat cruise (complete with onboard eats and drinks), or let Captain Jeff steer you to the best local fishing grounds.

Experience firsthand just how world-class saltwater angling is here on a half-day fishing charter. Cap off close encounters with bottlenose dolphins with spectacular sunsets on a boat cruise.

Spend your days exploring the islands by bike, foot or water.  The Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island sound offer some of the best fishing in the world or explore the mangroves of Buck Key.