Captiva Island Shopping

Captiva Village's main street is lined with quaint pastel-hued cottages that house upscale shops, and fine restaurants. But thanks to a long-standing ban on buildings taller than a palm tree, the island's lush scenery takes center stage. A handful of galleries and studios will satisfy art collectors, and several clothiers provide beach wear and frocks. Groceries, prescriptions, souvenirs, and a bevy of yummy baked goods are available at Bailey's General Store on Sanibel. For full-on outlet shopping and mall sprees, visitors venture to the mainland.

Jungle Drums Gallery & Gifts
1532 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island
(239) 395-2266
www.jungledrumsgallery.com

Self-billed as "The Ultimate Wildlife Gallery", the building itself is one wild work of art. A ramshackle cottage covered in carvings of dolphins, egrets, and turtles, it appears to grow out of the surrounding banyan trees. The gallery is a popular with children as it is wildlife art aficionados; offering big, bright animal sculptures, cute critter-themed knick knacks, and the popular Caribbean Soul t-shirt line.

Bailey's General Store
2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
(239) 472-1516
www.baileys-sanibel.com

Long before the advent of the Cracker Barrel chain, Bailey's defined the quintessential southern general store. Founded in 1899, the store offers everything from produce, deli meats, and fresh-baked bread, to homemade fudge and a walk-in humidor. Part grocery, part pharmacy, part town hall, Bailey's is a must-see for any island visitor. Locals dare you to try and resist the bakery's famous Dreamsicle Pie. For stress-free island living, Bailey's will even deliver your groceries right to your yacht or doorstep.