Sanibel Island & Fort Myers Beach Shelling Excursions
Dig up more than just sand dollars from the shell filled beaches of Cayo Costa. This 9 mile Island has been linked to a history filled with Cuban Fisherman, Calusa Indians and pirates. Enjoy a day of hunting for shells on this 2,426 acre island while keeping an eye out for the Bald Eagles, Gopher Tortoises and Bobcats that inhabit the island. This Island is just North of Captiva Island and is only accessible by boat. Book Your Fort Myers shelling charter today!
FORT MYERS BEACH & SANIBEL ISLAND SHELLING GUIDE
LUNCH OPTIONS
CABBAGE KEY
The main house, now the Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant, was built in the 1930's by the family of playwright and novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart. The building sits atop an Indian shell mound and the view is extraordinary!
THE GREEN FLASH
Captiva Island's finest waterfront restaurant. Built on the site of the historic Timmy's Nook. In 1950, T.M. Wiles, henceforth known as Timmy, opened the local watering hole. The Nook, as it became known, was a renowned gathering place frequented by natives and tourists alike, and is legendary Captiva landmark.
BARNACLE PHIL'S
Famous for their black beans and rice, Barnacle Phil's is an iconic waterfront restaurant located in Safety Harbor on North Captiva Island. You may dine indoors or outdoors under the Chickee. They offer games for the entire family while you are waiting or kids can get fishing gear and bait dockside and drop a line.
THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
Located at the southern tip of Pine Island it is a local favorite and sought out by savvy travelers who have heard of its delicious food and casual atmosphere.
THE COST OF LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED
The main house, now the Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant, was built in the 1930's by the family of playwright and novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart. The building sits atop an Indian shell mound and the view is extraordinary!
THE GREEN FLASH
Captiva Island's finest waterfront restaurant. Built on the site of the historic Timmy's Nook. In 1950, T.M. Wiles, henceforth known as Timmy, opened the local watering hole. The Nook, as it became known, was a renowned gathering place frequented by natives and tourists alike, and is legendary Captiva landmark.
BARNACLE PHIL'S
Famous for their black beans and rice, Barnacle Phil's is an iconic waterfront restaurant located in Safety Harbor on North Captiva Island. You may dine indoors or outdoors under the Chickee. They offer games for the entire family while you are waiting or kids can get fishing gear and bait dockside and drop a line.
THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
Located at the southern tip of Pine Island it is a local favorite and sought out by savvy travelers who have heard of its delicious food and casual atmosphere.
THE COST OF LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED
