Christopher’s guidebook
Sightseeing
If you are planning a trip to Sanibel, these are some of my favorite must-see places. I have lived in the area for 40 years, and there is so much more to do than just what I have here! I am always happy to answer any questions you have about things to do and great activities and adventures for families and kids. Whether you book your accommodations through us or not, I am always happy to help people get the most out of their experience in our area! Our toll free number is 866-455-0028 and we are here Monday through Saturday from 8:30-5:00 PM EST.
J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge is one of the top things to see on Sanibel. You can do the walking trails, or the wildlife drive. The Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States and consists of over 6,400 acres on Sanibel Island. It is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations and other wildlife, and has a free visitors center.
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveJ.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge is one of the top things to see on Sanibel. You can do the walking trails, or the wildlife drive. The Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States and consists of over 6,400 acres on Sanibel Island. It is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations and other wildlife, and has a free visitors center.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is the only professional museum in the United States devoted to mollusks and the shells they make. The museum offers more than 30 permanent exhibits, as well as a variety of temporary exhibits as well as interactive displays, shell games, live shell tank, and other goodies and attractions at the Learning Lab! T
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El Museo Nacional de Conchas Bailey-Matthews
3075 Sanibel Captiva RdThe Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is the only professional museum in the United States devoted to mollusks and the shells they make. The museum offers more than 30 permanent exhibits, as well as a variety of temporary exhibits as well as interactive displays, shell games, live shell tank, and other goodies and attractions at the Learning Lab! T
Bailey Homestead Preserve, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
1300 Periwinkle WayPlaya de Bowman
1700 Bowmans Beach RdThe Sanibel Island Lighthouse (or Point Ybel Light) was one of the first lighthouses on Florida's Gulf coast north of Key West and the Dry Tortugas. The 98-foot high light was first lit on August 20, 1884 and is now a historic place and park. The park consists of 32 acres with public beaches, parking, bike racks, picnic areas, pavilions, fishing pier, restrooms and more. Fun place for a picnic and pictures with the lighthouse as a cool backdrop. Also a great place to fish from the pier. Located at the extreme east end of the Island, so it’s another great destination.
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Parque de la Playa del Faro
110 Periwinkle WayThe Sanibel Island Lighthouse (or Point Ybel Light) was one of the first lighthouses on Florida's Gulf coast north of Key West and the Dry Tortugas. The 98-foot high light was first lit on August 20, 1884 and is now a historic place and park. The park consists of 32 acres with public beaches, parking, bike racks, picnic areas, pavilions, fishing pier, restrooms and more. Fun place for a picnic and pictures with the lighthouse as a cool backdrop. Also a great place to fish from the pier. Located at the extreme east end of the Island, so it’s another great destination.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
950 Dunlop Rd
Sanibel Fishing Pier
Sanibel Fishing PierDefinitely rent some kayaks at Tarpon Bay Explorers on the Back Bay! You will see alligators, egrets, eagles, tarpon, manatees, dolphins and more, as you paddle around the coastal mangrove forests. You can do guided tours, or just go explore on your own. Tarpon Bay Explorers has a bunch of different stuff to do, you could fill your whole week just doing their different sunrise and sunset cruises, wildlife cruises and more!
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Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay RdDefinitely rent some kayaks at Tarpon Bay Explorers on the Back Bay! You will see alligators, egrets, eagles, tarpon, manatees, dolphins and more, as you paddle around the coastal mangrove forests. You can do guided tours, or just go explore on your own. Tarpon Bay Explorers has a bunch of different stuff to do, you could fill your whole week just doing their different sunrise and sunset cruises, wildlife cruises and more!
Food scene
Bailey's General Store
2477 Periwinkle WayThe Mad Hatter Restaurant
6467 Sanibel Captiva RdDoc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn RdJoey's Custard
2467 Periwinkle WaySweet Melissa's Cafe
1625 Periwinkle WayOver Easy Cafe
630 Tarpon Bay RdBlue Giraffe Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle WayMudBugs Cajun Kitchen
1473 Periwinkle WayBubble Room
15001 Captiva DrKeylime Bistro
11509 Andy Rosse LaneNeighborhoods
Downtown Historic District
Captiva Island Pizza
11513 Andy Rosse LaneBoca Grande
Playa Turner
17200 Captiva Dr