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Sanibel Island

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Wildlife Beaches Historic Sites
Take a trip to Sanibel Island if you like pretty sunsets and luxurious resorts. Most people go there for "shelling" on the beach--the "Sanibel stoop" remains a tourist favorite. It's a family-friendly destination with a village atmosphere and loads of chances for viewing local wildlife. Sanibel Island is in Southwest Gulf Coast. Plan your vacation with our United States road trip planner and discover the best things to do in Sanibel Island.
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Top Sanibel Island tours
Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $15
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History and Eco River Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $37
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Popular things to do in Sanibel Island

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
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Duration: 4​h
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Sanibel Causeway
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Bowman's Beach
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
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Duration: 1​h 30​min

Side trips from Sanibel Island

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Fishing Charters & Tours
Fort Myers
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Duration: 4​h
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Captiva Beach
Captiva Island
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Fishing Charters & Tours
Captiva Island
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Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Fort Myers
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Duration: 2​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Sanibel Island

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Blind Pass Beach Park
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
Gulfside Beach
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Sanibel Community Playground
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Duration: 2​h
Tarpon Bay Beach
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Duration: 2​h 30​min

Shopping in Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
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Duration: 30​min
Bailey's General Store
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Duration: 1​h
Gene's Bookstore
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Periwinkle Place
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Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Sanibel Island

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Fishing Charters & Tours
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Duration: 3​h 30​min
Dolphin & Whale Watching
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Duration: 4​h
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Spas
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Duration: 2​h
Whitney's Bait and Tackle
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Duration: 3​h

Wildlife in Sanibel Island

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
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Duration: 2​h
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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Where to stay in Sanibel Island

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Condos, apartments, and guesthouses personalized by their owners tend to stick to the beachside and include stunning views and private pools. Book in advance online or over the phone, as prices can be dear if you wait until the last minute.
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