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Sanibel Island

4.3
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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Popular things to do in Sanibel Island

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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Sanibel Causeway
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Bowman's Beach
4.3
Duration: 2​h

Side trips from Sanibel Island

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Captiva Beach
Captiva Island
4.3
Duration: 2​h
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Fort Myers
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Lakes Regional Park
Fort Myers
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Fishing Charters & Tours
Captiva Island
4.5
Duration: 2​h

Shopping in Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
4.8
Duration: 30​min
Bailey's General Store
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Gene's Bookstore
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Periwinkle Place
4.5
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in Sanibel Island

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Fishing Charters & Tours
5.0
Duration: 4​h
Dolphin & Whale Watching
5.0
Duration: 4​h
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Gulfside Beach
4.3
Duration: 2​h
Whitney's Bait and Tackle
4.9
Duration: 2​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Sanibel Island

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Blind Pass Beach Park
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Sanibel Community Playground
4.8
Duration: 2​h
Tarpon Bay Beach
3.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Wildlife in Sanibel Island

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
4.3
Duration: 2​h
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