Sanibel and Captiva Travel: The Best Evening
5/16/2008 at 1:30 PM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Sailing, Summer Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
By now you've covered Sanibel and Captiva like a pro: Your pockets are bursting with shells, you've seen dozens of birds, you've endured sensory overload while dining, and conquered the great outdoors on bike, boat and kayak. You deserve a civilized sunset sail and a few cocktails to boot.
Head directly to Captiva Beach--your perfect evening begins and ends at the 'Tween Waters Inn.
As we learned all week long Sanibel is a perfect place to spend a few days, but if it's the sunset you're after then head to Captiva--by far the best spot to watch the sun dip into the horizon. If you're on vacation with a small group then consider a sunset sail on the New Moon--a 40-foot sloop that departs from the 'Tween Waters Inn.
For $350, captain Mick Gurley will take you and five others on a three-hour sail on the Gulf of Mexico. Once aboard you'll spot dolphins, manatees and sea otters swimming in the bay and not soon after you'll marvel at a stunning island sunset. At around 9 pm you'll return to the Tween Waters where you should immediately head to the Crow's Nest, a casual bar that hosts twice-weekly crab races.
Every Monday and Thursday Tim Jardas--the self-proclaimed king of crabs--has his team of "thoroughbred hermit crabs" race from the center of a round table towards an outer concentric circle. Choose a crab, give it a name and place your bet. If yours reaches the finish first you'll split part of the pot with the United Way and take home a handful of prizes hand selected by Tim himself.
Brace yourself: Nascrab is probably the most excitement you'll see in sleepy Captiva.
Related Stories:
· 'Tween Waters Inn [Official Site]
· New Moon [Official Site]
· Sanibel and Captiva Map [Jaunted]
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