🛒 Provisioning for North Captiva Island

Because North Captiva is a boat-access-only island with no bridge or large grocery stores, planning your provisions ahead of time ensures a smooth, effortless stay. Here’s everything you need to know about bringing food, beverages, and essentials to Paraíso Captiva. ⸻ 🥥 Bring Your Groceries With You Most guests purchase groceries on the mainland before boarding the ferry or water taxi. You’ll find many options near the marina, including: • Publix • Walmart • Trader Joe’s • Costco • Target We recommend shopping before your arrival, especially for fresh produce, snacks, meats, and beverages. ⸻ 📦 Optional Grocery Pre-Stocking Service For guests who want a seamless arrival, grocery pre-stock is available with advance notice. Your items can be: • Purchased by a grocery service • stocked directly inside the home before you arrive This is perfect for late arrivals or families wanting to step straight into relaxation without errands. ⸻ 🥫 Island Market (Limited Essentials) North Captiva has a small market offering: • Chips, snacks & drinks • Bagged ice • Basic groceries • Sunscreen & toiletries • Beer & wine Inventory is limited, so we highly recommend doing your main grocery shopping before coming to the island. ⸻ 🍽️ Restaurants on the Island If you prefer not to cook every night, the island has several great options within minutes by golf cart: • Mango’s • Boat House • Barnacle Phil’s (seasonal) • Over the Waterfront (reservations suggested) Hours vary seasonally, so we recommend checking the schedule before arrival. ⸻ 🎛️ Fully Equipped Kitchen at Paraíso Captiva Our kitchen includes everything needed to prepare meals during your stay: • Full-size fridge & freezer • Stove & oven • Microwave • Coffee maker • Pots, pans & utensils • Outdoor BBQ kitchen • Reverse-osmosis filtered water Feel free to bring whatever you enjoy cooking or snacking on — we have space for it all. ⸻ 🧊 Ice & Cooler Tips If you’re arriving with frozen meats, seafood, or beverages, we recommend: • Packing a cooler • Bringing ice on the ferry • Restocking ice at the island market if needed Perfect for beach days, fishing trips, or sandbar adventures. ⸻ 🍹 What Most Guests Typically Bring To make planning easier, here’s what guests often shop for: • Breakfast items (eggs, fruit, cereal, bagels) • Sandwich supplies & snacks for beach days • Fresh seafood, meats, chicken • Pasta, rice, sauces • Water, juices, soda, mixers • Beer, wine, and spirits • S’mores ingredients for sunset • Kids snacks & grab-and-go drinks ⸻ 🐚 Travel Light, Plan Smart Because the island is remote, a little preparation goes a long way. Once you arrive, everything slows down — sunsets, beach time, dolphins, and memories take over. We’re here to help make your provisioning process simple and stress-free. 📝 Make a Plan! 📆 Plan a menu for your whole stay 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If traveling with others, divide up dinner duties 🍽️ Decide how many nights you’ll eat out 🧾 Make your grocery list and you’re set! 💡 Pro Tip: Place an online grocery order for pickup on your way to the ferry. If you're using Pine Island Taxi, let them know you'll stop to grab your groceries. 🍳 Bring self-serve breakfast items 🥪 Keep lunch basics in the pool fridge/cupboards 🍽️ Use Plastic cups, Plates & silverware at the pool and beach area 🧻 You may want to bring paper plates and plastic cutlery for easy cleanup