Sanibel Isles Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sanibel Isles
Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
Sanibel Island Northern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Northern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Activities
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach
Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included
Fort Myers Beach: Adults only BYOB Tiki Pub Daytime Cruise
Our pick of the best Sanibel Isles Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Yes very much so.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Room was clean beds comfortable central location. Very good!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Resort was in a perfect location affording a lovely pool with direct beach access . Close to shops and restaurants with great options . Disappointed that the resort restaurant did not afford many options for breakfast lunch or dinner and didn’t have take out coffee after breakfast . Personnel were ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
Room was spacious and clean. Pool and lazy river were fantastic. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only downsides were no restaurant/bar after 7pm and it was not easy to get back and forth to the other Hyatt to go to dinner.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Room was nice beach was beautiful breakfast was good. The bar bongos food was not very tasty and very expensive. All the staff were great except for 1 the manager Denise was a little difficult to deal with after having some charging issues but after a while and time missed on the beach the issue ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanibel Isles
The Dunes
While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Bailey's Beach.
Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Gumbo Limbo
Though Gumbo Limbo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.
Shell Harbor
While Shell Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Bailey's Beach and Sanibel Sea School are some notable places to visit nearby.
Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
