East End Travel Guide
Sanibel


Popular places to visit

Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

Bowman's Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bowman's Beach during your travels in Sanibel? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Periwinkle Way
During your trip to Sanibel, you can do some window-shopping at Periwinkle Way. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Enjoy a trip to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and popular activities such as cycling in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in East End

Sanibel Inn
"Really nice location and redone condos. Easy access to beach, good pool,, and great lunch and dinner options on site. Would recommend."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only
"Perfect get away in perfect location. Quant location has everything you need"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Tarpon Tale Inn
"Great location about a five minute walk down quiet beach road to the beach and the lighthouse. Also the lighthouse shopping plaza nearby was a great source of excellent food and ice cream! Comfortable room with a great staff! Everyone was friendly, welcoming and helpful. We especially appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Sunshine Island Inn
"Para nosotros es un paraíso"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Shell Island Beach Club
"Very clean. Excellent location, close to beach, walkable to restaurants."
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East End

Shell Harbor
While Shell Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Sea School are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Dunes
While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way.

Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Sanibel Isles
While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ybel
Though Ybel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way.
