Alison Hagerup Beach Park - Captiva Island

Alison Hagerup Beach Park on Captiva Island, Florida, is a fantastic public beach with easy access to the water, soft sand, and fun shelling.

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Alison Hagerup Beach Park

Did you know Alison Hagerup Beach Park has been called one of the most romantic beaches to visit?

I will say it is the perfect place to relax together and watch sunset over the water.

This is one of our favorite Captiva beaches to walk along. While this beach does not have as many amenities as some of the other Captiva Island public beach access points, it does offer easy access to the beach from the parking lot.

We have been visiting Alison Hagerup Beach Park for years and truly love spending time relaxing by the water.

Alison Hagerup Beach - Public Parking - Captiva Florida

You will need to pay a parking fee via the ParkMobile app to park at the beach parking lot.

Parking fees:

• 1 hour - $15
• 2 hours - $25
• Entire day (dawn to dusk) - $40

The park and pay stations are maintained by the Captiva Erosion Prevention District. Parking proceeds are applied directly to beach nourishment and the enhancement of wildlife habitat. 

Beach Rules and Regulations

• No live shelling
• A Saltwater Fishing License is required to saltwater fish from shore. There is no fee for Florida residents. Poles must be attended at all times
• Dogs are not allowed on Captiva beaches.
• Stay off dune vegetation and avoid nesting shorebirds and sea turtles
• Recycle and dispose of trash and fishing line properly
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
• No open fires
• Respect your neighbors and wildlife: Play music at a low volume; no nude sunbathing allowed
• Leave nothing on the beach but your footprints

Why you will love Alison Hagerup Beach Park

• Close parking spot to the beach
• Easy to walk beach with gorgeous shoreline views
• Favorite of locals and visitors

Amenities - Currently there are portable restrooms available in the parking lot. There are also racks for bikes available.

Things to know when planning a visit Alison Hagerup Beach Park

Address - 14790 Captiva Drive, Captiva, Florida

Hours - Dawn to Dusk

Accessibility - There is accessible parking available. The beach does not have any beach accessibility mats.

Plus Size Seating - We suggest bringing your favorite comfortable beach chair. There is no public seating set up on the beach.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Beach clothes and a whole lot of sunscreen

Pets - Pets are not allowed on the beach.

Parking Lot  - Paid beach parking via the ParkMobile App. 1 hour is $15, 2 hours is $25, all day is $40.

Captiva Restaurants and Attractions

Check out all of the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Public Beach Parks.

The Bubble Room - This iconic Captiva restaurant has reopened and is amazing.

Boop's Ice Cream Parlor -  Cute ice cream and coffee shop that also sells the iconic Bubble Room Cake's by the slice!

Key Lime Bistro - This great Captiva Island restaurant has reopened for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Mucky Duck - Now open

Green Flash Captiva - Amazing waterfront views

Sanibel & Captiva Island Tours

Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views Rated 4.9 with over 370 reviews. A 1.5-hour cruise that passes the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunset with dolphin sightings along the way. One of the most consistently well-reviewed tours in the area.

Daytime Dolphin Cruise Near Sanibel Rated 4.9. Passes the Sanibel Lighthouse and Twin Sister Key, a secluded island only reachable by boat.

Private Boat Tour - Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel A private option for groups or families who want a more personal experience on the water.

Sanibel Captiva Island Moke Adventure Day Trip Rental Rated 4.9 with 16 reviews. A self-guided day trip around Sanibel and Captiva in a vintage electric Moke vehicle. A genuinely fun and different way to see the islands.

Check out all of the nearby tours here