West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Bayous
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.
Blind Pass Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Pass Beach during your trip to Wulfert?
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Find out about the history of Sanibel when you spend time at JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach
CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Shalimar Beach Resort
This is a brand new truly lovely resort. Large rooms with high ceilings, kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. bathroom was spa like and the decorating was beautiful. Located right on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Island Inn
The place was amazing and the host was very gracious.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach
The property and condo was beautiful. The host’s correspondence was very fast and efficient. The overall stay was wonderful and relaxing. We had a wonderful stay. Looking forward to visiting again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Newly Reopened Luxury Sanibel Island 2-bedroom condo! Steps to the Beach!
Great location. Very clean. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Blind Pass Condos at Bowman's Beach F108 on beautiful Sanibel Island
Great area. Condo itself was fine as far as dishes, appliances, beach items for use and linens but the house keeping was horrid. Toothpaste on the sinks, rugs hadn’t been vacuumed, showers were quite moldy, cobwebs, comforters and shams were noticeably dirty. I had to wash them along with all extra ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2022
Amazing Beachside Retreat - Sayana
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.
Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
