Captiva Island Golfing

Captiva's South Seas Resort offers a nine-hole course, but ResortQuest golfers on Captiva Island can skip next door to try their luck at Sanibel Island's two fine clubs. With more than half of the island designated as a wildlife preserve, golfers are bound to see interesting wildlife on the fairways. On the mainland, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs offer a wealth of fine public and semi-private clubs as well.

Beachview Golf Club
1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel Island
(239) 472-2626
www.beachviewgolfclub.com

Beachview's 18-hole, par-71, championship golf course wraps around the scenic beauty of the Sanibel River, offering glimpses of rare bird species and alligators. Water comes into play on most of the back nine, providing a challenge for golfers of all abilities. The club also offers a well-maintained practice facility and the Beachview Steakhouse & Grill, which features surf and turf as well as live music.

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
949 Sandcastle Road, Sanibel Island
(239) 472-2535
www.dunesgolfsanibel.com

Set amidst a wildlife preserve sanctioned by the Audubon Cooperative Society, The Dunes offers 18 holes of championship golf masterfully redesigned in 1995 by Mark McCumber. Perfectly contoured fairways and sculptured greens offer challenges to golfers of all skill levels. The picturesque natural surroundings offer glimpses of alligators, blue herons, bald eagles and osprey. Players enjoy discussing their matches over fine steaks and seafood at the club's restaurant, Rassa Steaks and Seafood.