Not sure where to eat this holiday season on Sanibel Island? Well, we have a few tidbits of information that can help you plan a beautiful and fun holiday with your family! Head to the Old Captiva House at the Tween Water Spa to enjoy a relaxing evening of spa treatments and lovely food that you can enjoy with your partner or your family.
We recommend getting the tortellini and roasted vegetable salad with feat, Roma tomatoes, and tomato vinaigrette as one of the cold display options to start the meal in a healthy way! Then, enjoy a mixture of shrimp two ways, clams, and scallops on the half shell for a mouthwatering seafood feast. You can also help yourself to the never-ending buffet, filled with crab and lobster-crusted snapper, farro, and roasted vegetables with white caramel, candied yams, pecans, classic mashed potatoes, rutabaga mash, and spaghetti squash to stay healthy during your holiday. And don’t forget the famous carving station, complete with roasted turkey, prime rib, and roasted ham!
Another great spot that is a family favorite all year round for tourists and locals alike is Doc Ford’s Captiva on Seas Plantation Road in Captiva, FL. This neighboring town to Sanibel Island is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown life when you want to chill out, relax, and have a nice meal after spending all day at the sunny beach. We recommend getting one of the fresh and healthy entrees during your holiday weekend here for a nice breakfast or lunch before a Sanibel Thanksgiving feast in the evening.
Try the achiote redfish bowl with hand-cut Redfish, herbs, black beans, and yellow rice for a fish-forward dish that won’t be too many calories! You can also try the macadamia nut-crusted grouper for a healthy lunch option that is more than just your typical American dish. If you are more in the mood for a traditional and hardy lunch or dinner that will help keep you full for hours on end, the Danish Baby Back Ribs with the unique barbecue sauce and roasted garlic mashed potatoes is always a crowd favorite. Not in the mood for red meat? Don’t worry; our seafood paella is a great sharing dish that is perfect for the whole family.
Sanibel Thanksgiving Events
Along with finding yummy and tasty restaurants to have a nice lunch before a Thanksgiving meal, a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, or a healthy breakfast with a strong cup of coffee, there are annual events that will make you really thankful for what you have this upcoming holiday season. There is no better time to sit back, reflect, and really appreciate the family or friends you have this weekend as you gaze out at the sunset over the brightly-colored ocean.
We recommend going to the picture-perfect Captiva Chapel by the Sea; here every single person is welcome at all times of the year. Head here for a sunrise ceremony or a nighttime ceremony that offers a relaxing time for you to have with your loved ones. The Chapel by the Sea ensures that you feel a strong sense of community to bond with locals, marvel at the uniqueness of this building registered in the National Register of Historic Places, and sign rhythmic hymns that put you in a great mood.
Spend Time Outside
No holiday to the Sunshine State is complete without some time spent outside along the coastal walkways, beaches, and fun and charming towns. We recommend walking around downtown Sanibel to go shopping to bring souvenirs back home for your friends or family. You can also head into the center of the city to eat at some local seafood restaurants, do some remote work at nearby cafes, or just get in your 10k steps this healthy holiday!
We also recommend going to the numerous white sand beaches and green parks to see wildlife, go swimming in the ocean, bring a picnic lunch on the beach, and go for walks or bike rides along the dirt paths. There is no better way to see the viewpoints that are right outside of your doorstep on Sanibel Island than to spend a few hours outside in nature. We think that reconnecting with your loved ones is best done on a sandy beach as you watch the sunrise early in the morning, or on a park bench as you hear the wildlife in the distance and feel the wind whipping across your face.
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