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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Florida  /  Southwest Gulf Coast  /  Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island

4.2
Nature & Parks · Beaches · Lighthouses
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. Plan a trip to United States easily and quickly by telling Inspirock to suggest an itinerary.
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    Popular things to do in Sanibel Island

    J.N. ©
    Nature / Park
    J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sanibel Causeway ©
    Scenic Drive
    Sanibel Causeway
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bowman's Beach ©
    Beach
    Bowman's Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Sanibel Island

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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    Cape Coral
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Captiva Beach ©
    Beach
    Captiva Beach
    Captiva Island
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Captiva Island
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Parasailing / Paragliding
    Parasailing & Paragliding
    Captiva Island
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Sanibel Island

    Blind Pass Beach Park ©
    Beach
    Blind Pass Beach Park
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sanibel Community Playground ©
    Playground
    Sanibel Community Playground
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tarpon Bay Beach ©
    Beach
    Tarpon Bay Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Sanibel Island

    Sanibel Island Farmer's Market ©
    Flea Market
    Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bailey's General Store ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Bailey's General Store
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gene's Bookstore ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Gene's Bookstore
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    B Unique Boutique ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    B Unique Boutique
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Sanibel Island

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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gulfside Beach ©
    Beach
    Gulfside Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Whitney's Bait and Tackle
    Outdoor Activity
    Whitney's Bait and Tackle
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Sanibel Island

    Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
    Nature / Park
    Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pond Apple Park
    Park
    Pond Apple Park
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lighthouse Beach Park
    Park
    Lighthouse Beach Park
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
    Garden
    Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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