North Captiva Island: Barrier Island Geopark
About
North Captiva Island: Barrier Island Geopark is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 5.4 miles from the town of Captiva. It's a beach destination rather than a trail, so there's no set route or climb to plan around. The most comfortable time to visit is winter into spring, when typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 75°F in January and 81°F in March, with only five or six wet days a month. Summer runs hotter and much wetter, with highs near 92°F and about 18 wet days in July and August. For a hike to pair with a beach day, Indigo Trail lies about 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
North Captiva Island: Barrier Island Geopark
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–85°F and lows of 54–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL weather station, 22 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan75° high54° low
- Feb78° high57° low
- Mar81° high60° low
- Apr85° high64° low
- May89° high69° low
- Jun91° high74° low
- Jul92° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct87° high69° low
- Nov81° high62° low
- Dec77° high57° low
Nearby
- Indigo TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
