Sanibel Island Florida - Things To Do & Attractions In Sanibel Island FL

The city of Sanibel Island, located along the Gulf of America just a short drive from Fort Myers, is justly famed for its sunsets, lighthouse, and luxurious resorts.

For family fun, the most popular activity on Sanibel Island is shelling – you barely can walk a step on the beach without indulging in the so-called "Sanibel Stoop" to search for shells.

But there is so much else to do on Sanibel Island – fine accommodations, fresh seafood, fishing, boating, and just plain relaxation, a chance to get away from the hurly burly, a chance to draw closer to nature.

For outdoor adventures, consider the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, a way station for migratory birds and a home for manatees and dolphins. Or paddle the Calusa Blueway, a featured trail in a network of water routes.

Plan your trip to Sanibel:

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Welcome to the Seashell Capital of the World. Don't be alarmed by all those people stooped over on the beach. They're hunting for treasure.

• Shelling
• Fishing
• Calusa Blueway
• Ding Darling

ISLANDS

To fully appreciate the waterways around Fort Myers and its Gulf coast beaches and the hundreds of islands, set sail.

• Captiva
• Cayo Costa

FAMILY FUN

Two of America's most greatest innovators, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, chose Fort Myers as their winter homes and as an extension of their friendship.

• Edison and Ford Estates
• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 

BEACHES

Sanibel Island, famed for its shelling, is home to an array of stunning beaches, including:

• Lighthouse Beach Park
• Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park
• Bowman’s Beach
• Lee County Beach Parks

FOOD

Fresh seafood with a waterfront view. Any questions?

• Restaurants
• Cafes

PLACES TO STAY

Luxury. Beachfront. Like a Local. Nature. Plenty of room available.

• Resorts
• Hotels
• Vacation Rentals
• Campgrounds
• RV Parks