Try these treats for local flavor.
• Experience the glitz and glamour of the 1930s and 1940s at The Bubble Room on Captiva. Don't miss a slice of their famous Very Moist Chocolate Cake ($6.75). (239) 472-5558.

• At Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, savor a half-pound of fresh Shake & Shuck Shrimp ($12.95) doused with one of their gourmet "shake dressings." The restaurant is named for the main character in the works of local novelist Randy Wayne White. www.docfords sanibel.com or (239) 472-8311.

• Catch a sunset at The Mucky Duck pub on Captiva. If you can't get a seat inside, the show's even better out on the beach. www.muckyduck.com or (239) 472-3434.

• Celebrate the end of the day with a romantic dinner and music at Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant at the Sanibel Inn. Try a Sax on the Beach, one of their most popular specialty drinks. www.ellingtonsjazz.com or (239) 472-0494.

above: Fresh, seasonal berries brighten breakfast at the Song of the Sea resort.