Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Island

Sightseeing

The lighthouse beach is a beautiful place to watch a sunrise or collect shells during low tide. The beached driftwood provides a great backdrop for taking photos. There is a fee to park (~$5/hr) and it gets very busy on weekends so we would recommend a weekday visit. Make sure to walk around the entire point of the island so you don't miss any beautiful vistas!
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Парк Lighthouse Beach
110 Periwinkle Way
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The lighthouse beach is a beautiful place to watch a sunrise or collect shells during low tide. The beached driftwood provides a great backdrop for taking photos. There is a fee to park (~$5/hr) and it gets very busy on weekends so we would recommend a weekday visit. Make sure to walk around the entire point of the island so you don't miss any beautiful vistas!
If you enjoy seeing wildlife in it's natural habitat this is a must-visit! The refuge in it's entirety is over 8,000 acres. Visit their website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/ for current hours and admission fees. You can explore via car, bike, or on foot and free tours are available. Check out their website and carve out some time for this Sanibel treasure!
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Национальный заповедник Дж.Н. Динг Дарлинг
1 Wildlife Drive
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If you enjoy seeing wildlife in it's natural habitat this is a must-visit! The refuge in it's entirety is over 8,000 acres. Visit their website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/ for current hours and admission fees. You can explore via car, bike, or on foot and free tours are available. Check out their website and carve out some time for this Sanibel treasure!
Find fresh fruits & vegetables, locally made bath & body products, food trucks, flowers, and more! It runs October thru May on Sunday 9am-1pm. Check their social media page for updates!
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Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
800 Dunlop Rd
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Find fresh fruits & vegetables, locally made bath & body products, food trucks, flowers, and more! It runs October thru May on Sunday 9am-1pm. Check their social media page for updates!
This beautiful new building hosts a number of unique films, nationally recognized performing artists, rewarding workshops, stimulating lectures and a beautiful series of gallery exhibits. Check their website www.bigarts.org
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BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd
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This beautiful new building hosts a number of unique films, nationally recognized performing artists, rewarding workshops, stimulating lectures and a beautiful series of gallery exhibits. Check their website www.bigarts.org
It's hard to beat a speed boat ride with dolphins! This tour showcases Sanibel, Captiva, and North Captiva from a fun new vantage point. And, you even learn a little history along the way!
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Sanibel Thriller LLC
634 N Yachtsman Dr
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It's hard to beat a speed boat ride with dolphins! This tour showcases Sanibel, Captiva, and North Captiva from a fun new vantage point. And, you even learn a little history along the way!
The rec center is a beautiful facility that has daily fitness classes, indoor workout equipment, pickle ball courts, lap pool, basketball court, and seasonal kids activities. They offer daily, weekly, and longer memberships.
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Sanibel Recreation Center
3880 Sanibel Captiva Rd
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The rec center is a beautiful facility that has daily fitness classes, indoor workout equipment, pickle ball courts, lap pool, basketball court, and seasonal kids activities. They offer daily, weekly, and longer memberships.
If exploring the mangroves via kayak sounds like your kind of fun, we recommend Tarpon Bay Explorers as tour guides! They have a great reputation on the island. It is sure to be a fun experience!
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Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Rd
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If exploring the mangroves via kayak sounds like your kind of fun, we recommend Tarpon Bay Explorers as tour guides! They have a great reputation on the island. It is sure to be a fun experience!

Food scene

Smooth and creamy custard you can eat on the patio, or take a pint to go! Their red velvet cake custard is a dream! After the hurricane, this establishment helped tremendously with recovery on the island.
The Shack of Sanibel
1219 Periwinkle Way
Smooth and creamy custard you can eat on the patio, or take a pint to go! Their red velvet cake custard is a dream! After the hurricane, this establishment helped tremendously with recovery on the island.
A new restaurant established by a long time islander. This restaurant/bar gives a nod to lighthouse tradition with good food and drinks!
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant
A new restaurant established by a long time islander. This restaurant/bar gives a nod to lighthouse tradition with good food and drinks!
Modern Mexican food with a fun atmosphere!
Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel
Modern Mexican food with a fun atmosphere!
Unique setting at the Sanibel Marina. Watch the boats come and go while you dine on fresh seafood!
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Gramma Dot's Restaurant
634 N Yachtsman Dr
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Unique setting at the Sanibel Marina. Watch the boats come and go while you dine on fresh seafood!
Want a latte, or an amazing blueberry muffin? Sanibel has your caffeine fix and traditional sandwiches for a quick and tasty lunch!
Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory
2330 Palm Ridge Rd
Want a latte, or an amazing blueberry muffin? Sanibel has your caffeine fix and traditional sandwiches for a quick and tasty lunch!
A Sanibel tradition! No visit is complete without a visit to Doc Ford's. Be sure to try their beach bread appetizer and, of course, their famous mojito!
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - остров Санибел
2500 Island Inn Rd
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A Sanibel tradition! No visit is complete without a visit to Doc Ford's. Be sure to try their beach bread appetizer and, of course, their famous mojito!