Popular Florida Destination Named State's Best 'Must-Visit Small Town'

Florida is full of stunning cities, towns, and landscapes praised by travelers around the world, so to be named the "best must-visit small town" in the entire state is a pretty big deal.

Be it close-knit community feels or bountiful local activities, something about this charming location landed it on Thrillist 's list of the best small towns to visit across the country, and today, we're going to discuss why.

Per the list, the best small town to visit in Florida is Captiva Island . PL houses only 318 people and is known for its tall palm trees, beach charm, and glorious sunset among other desirable qualities.

Here's what Thrillist had to say about the best must-visit small town in the entire state:

"The sister to larger Sanibel, Captiva is a wisp of an island 30 miles off the coast of Fort Myers that sports some of the best sand in the Sunshine State (there also aren’t any stop lights or buildings higher than the tallest palm tree, which adds to the beach town charm). Stretching just five miles long, Captiva’s “downtown” is like a much, much more laid-back version of Key West (think seafood shacks and kitschy, colorful Christmas-themed restaurants). On the drive from Sanibel, collect seashells in the sand bar at Blind Pass Beach (where the two islands connect) and stay as the sun goes down—this is when the island’s magic comes to life in the form of “the green flash,” a quick flash that appears for a nanosecond a sunset."

For a continued list of the best must-visit small towns in each state visit thrillist.com .