Sanibel Area Attractions

One of the best shelling beaches in the world is right outside the door. The Beachview Golf Course is two minutes away and shopping, restaurants and theaters are nearby, easy to reach by car or by Sanibel's lovely and safe bike path which runs right by the complex. The Bailey Tract of the Ding Darling Nature Preserve is within walking distance and wildlife is always nearby with dolphins, tortoises, osprey, ibis, etc. sighted daily.

Island Highlights

• Historic Sanibel Island Lighthouse (built 1884) extreme east end of the island
• Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
• Sanibel Historical Village & Museum - Tel. 239-472-4648
• CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife)
• Golf:
  • The Beachview Club *
  • The Dunes *
  • The Sanctuary
  * Clubs and shoes are available for rental
• Boating
• Canoe and Bike rentals

Evenings Out

• Big Arts Center (Barrier Island Group)
• Many restaurants - from family style to fine dining
• Live theater
• Movie Theater
• Many special events, Luminary Trail, Jazz Festival and Taste of the Islands

Shopping

• Fine shops at Periwinkle Place
• Numerous Art Galleries
• Outlet Mall (nearby Fort Myers)
• Two supermarkets located close enough to ride your bike!