Our Beautiful Beaches
Upper Captiva is blessed with one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the entire coast.
Help us keep it that way by leaving it cleaner than you find it. Use the footpaths to get to the beach and protect our fragile dunes, which in turn protect the entire island from storm and tidal events. Do not walk or play on the dunes or bring golf carts onto the beach. Sea oats are valuable plants which hold the dunes in place. They have a very fragile root system. It is illegal to damage or pick sea oats.
Be conservative in collecting shells. These beach treasures replenish the sand and provide homes for other creatures.
Remove all equipment, shelters, and toys each day. Gather up and properly dispose of all garbage you bring or find on the beach. Animals can mistake garbage for food and choke or become entangled. Leave the beach cleaner than you found it. Return the beach to its natural state.
At night, endangered sea turtles come ashore to nest. Objects or trenches in their path can interrupt or trap them. Push castles back down as if they had never been there, and fill holes. This keeps nesting and hatching turtles (and people) safe.
Community Pool
The pool is a great place to meet new friends! Our swimming pool is heated in the winter to the perfect temperature.
The pool is available for use by Members and their guests during posted hours.
Please observe all posted pool rules including the following:
- Shower and remove suntan oil before swimming.
- No running, diving or glass.
- Please dispose trash.
- Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- Swim diaper required for infants and small toddlers.
- Music limited to devices with earphones.
- Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
- All gates perimeter gates should be closed and latched at all times.
Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Courts are available for members.
Please register name with office before playing. Courts may be reserved one day in advance.
Play is limited to one hour when others are waiting. No black soled shoes. Close gate when finished to keep wildlife from wandering on to courts.
Private Wharf and Docks
SHC has a private wharf available for members and their guests with proper registration. Dock space is available on a first come, first serve basis and only one space per membership is permitted.
To register your vessel and receive your docking decal please contact the Office at Safety Harbor Club. All boats require proof of insurance and registration to be kept on file at the Club office. Guests must provide all information prior to their arrival.
Owners must have a designated person to monitor their boats if they are off island. When leaving for more than 2 weeks owners must remove boats from Safety Harbor docks while away.
Do not leave personal property, lines, fenders, etc., on the docks or pilings. Attached fenders to boat, not dock.
Consideration should be given to boats in excess of 25’ to dock along the perimeter of the main wharf, the interior of the bulkhead, and the face of the T-Dock.
In accordance with our Submerged Land Lease, boats with a beam greater than 10’ are only permitted on the interior or south end of main wharf and the bulkhead.
Larger boats mooring inside the main wharf should use slips further west.
Docking not permitted on exterior west side of the main wharf or the access walkway.
Loading /Unloading permitted at the corner of the bulkhead. Do not leave your boat unattended at that location. Normal loading times 30-60 minutes. Priority docking for Island Girl Taxi on east side of the bulkhead.
Clubhouse/Snack Bar & Grill/Ice Machine
The Clubhouse is our community center with free books, board games, free weights, yoga mats, rackets, TV, and internet. Nearby we have a full kitchen in our snack bar, a gas grill and a large ice machine. It is a wonderful gathering place for family and friends.
Regular happy hours, coffees, lunch barbecues, book clubs, and other events keep the place hopping. Reservations for private events are available upon request. Please remember to return all amenities to pre-event condition. Members will be charged accordingly if Safety Harbor Staff have to follow-up and clean or remove debris.
Beachfront Gazebo and Beach Access
Hurricane Milton recently took our gazebo but we will be working to rebuild this in the near future.
Services
Safety Harbor Club offers a host of services from our friendly and dedicated staff. Included in your monthly maintenance fees are the professional maintenance of all common elements and essential services water, sewer, and garbage pickup.
While your monthly maintenance fees cover essential amenities and services, we also offer a variety of additional services to enhance your lifestyle. For a fee, you can enjoy professional housekeeping, expert yard and landscape maintenance, reliable golf cart maintenance and repair, comprehensive property management, and effective pest control. These services provide added convenience and peace of mind, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy your time at Safety Harbor Club.
Enjoy the Benefits
Golf Carts
The speed limit on the island is 10mph. Drivers must be at least sixteen years of age and have a valid driver’s license All stop signs must be obeyed. Like any motorized vehicle, golf carts should be driven with care. They should be maintained in good working order and operated safely.
Emergency Vehicles must be able to maneuver around all roads and parking areas during an emergency situation. Golf carts must not obstruct emergency vehicle access on the island and all drivers are responsible for damage.
As of January 1, 2024, all gas powered vehicles are prohibited except on Harbor Bend Drive between Bartlett and Escondido, as well on an individual temporary basis for construction, as specifically deemed appropriate by the management office. This prohibition also appears in the Association’s Covenants.