Top Captiva Venues

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa has anchored Captiva Island's shoreline since 1931, occupying a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the resort's origins trace to F. Bowman and Grace B. Price, who built the original inn and grew it over three decades into one of Southwest Florida's most storied island retreats. Notable guests through the years have included Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh and cartoonist Jay "Ding" Darling, who wintered here for seven seasons in the 1930s and '40s. The resort offers multiple distinct event spaces suited to a range of celebrations and group sizes. The Old Captiva House — originally a one-room schoolhouse built in the early 1900s — anchors the property with restored hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling French doors that frame Gulf sunsets; it accommodates up to 120 guests for a seated buyout. The Wakefield Room is a second-floor banquet space with beach and sunset views, seating up to 90 guests. For outdoor events, three beachfront ceremony sites face the Gulf directly, and the Serenity Pool area can host up to 130 guests under open sky. The resort's 137 accommodations — cottages, suites, studios, and guestrooms — sit on the same grounds as the event spaces, making on-property lodging straightforward for traveling guests. In-house catering and a dedicated events team support weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations throughout the year.

Experience the good life on the water in Cape Coral, FL at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. From the beauty of our waterfront setting to our extensive activities and elegant event spaces, every aspect of our luxury 4-diamond AAA hotel will replenish your soul. Venues include 50,000 sq ft. indoor/outdoor event space; brand new tarpon point ballroom, building just for private events, fully transformable, can accommodate up to 700.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Sanctuary Golf Club is a private, member-owned club on Sanibel Island, Florida, established in 1993 around an Arthur Hills-designed championship course that earned recognition from Golf Digest as one of America's best private courses. The club borders the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and holds Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status, placing it within one of Southwest Florida's most distinctive natural settings. Beyond golf, the club's Clubhouse serves as the center of its social life, with dining spaces designed for gatherings of all kinds — from the Veranda, with panoramic views of the manicured course, to the Wine Room for small private occasions, to the Main Dining Room for larger events and galas. During the winter season, the Clubhouse hosts regular social programming including entertainment nights, wine tastings, ladies' events, and formal galas. The Sanctuary is a member-owned equity club, and its community extends beyond the property through the Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation, established in 2019 to support local philanthropic causes on Sanibel Island.

• Spaces for 135 Guests

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant is a historic 1926 waterfront property set on 32 acres along Pine Island Sound in Bokeelia, Florida. Built with the character of Old Florida, the lodge offers a secluded yet accessible setting — reachable by car, boat, or helicopter — where events unfold against views of the sound and swaying palms. The property hosts weddings, corporate events, fishing tournaments, family reunions, and private celebrations from May through January. Ceremony and reception options span a waterfront gazebo, a working dock, the historic 1926 Lodge, the stilt-style Island House, a cottage, and a boathouse. On-site accommodations across 20 rooms and 2 cottages allow guests to extend their celebration into a full weekend. Tarpon Lodge's fine dining restaurant — among the most respected in Southwest Florida — anchors the culinary experience. Executive chefs collaborate with event hosts on customized menus, buffets, and banquet stations. When the event calls for it, the restaurant closes to the public for full-buyout privacy.

• Spaces for 40-70 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Resorts
• 2 Total Spaces

West Wind Island Resort sits on 500 feet of private Gulf of Mexico beachfront on Sanibel Island, Florida — one of the island's longest stretches of shell-strewn shoreline on the island's western tip. The resort's 104 guest rooms, beachfront studios, and suites allow out-of-town guests to stay on-site, making it a natural choice for destination celebrations that extend well beyond a single evening. For events, the resort offers both outdoor and indoor settings. Beach and lawn ceremonies accommodate up to 70 guests directly on the Gulf, with sunset views as the backdrop. Indoor receptions for groups up to 40 guests take place on-site, supported by the resort's award-winning catering team and a dedicated event coordinator who guides planning from first inquiry through the event day. The on-site Normandie Seaside Pub and Upper Deck Bar add casual hospitality options alongside the formal event spaces. All food and beverage service is handled in-house. Complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, and bicycle rentals give guests additional ways to enjoy the island between events.

• Spaces for 44-965 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is a waterfront resort and event destination set on 85 acres along San Carlos Bay in Fort Myers, Florida, with views across to Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The property offers more than 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space across 13 event rooms and 24 breakout rooms, with a capacity of up to 965 guests in the largest venue. Four ballrooms anchor the event offering — from the expansive 9,684-square-foot Palms Ballroom, divisible into eight sections, to the Everglades Ballroom, Gardens Ballroom, and the intimate Island Room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. Outdoor and veranda settings add flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and waterfront gatherings. A dedicated team of event professionals supports planning from initial consultation through event day, with full in-house catering and audiovisual services available on-site. The resort also features a 40,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, a private fishing pier, water sports, and multiple dining venues, providing guests with a range of activities before and after events.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

The Sanibel Harbour Princess is a 100-foot private yacht docked at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa on Fort Myers' waterfront, offering a distinctive on-the-water venue for private events, weddings, and celebrations. The vessel features an outdoor observation deck, an upper deck, and a lower deck — allowing guests to take in sweeping views of San Carlos Bay and the Gulf Coast as the yacht glides through the scenic harbor. The Princess accommodates up to 120 guests for receptions and is available for full private charter, making it well suited for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, and intimate group occasions. The captain is available to perform ceremonies on board. All food and beverage is provided by the resort's in-house catering team. Docked steps from the Marriott resort campus, guests also have access to resort amenities including a full-service spa, water sports, and valet parking.