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 family-friendly 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
Beautiful room! Extremely friendly staff. Restaurant was excellent. Sanibel has always been my oasis, and Sanibel Inn delivered!!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Tarpon Tale Inn
We enjoyed a superb week! Staff was extremely helpful, our room was clean and quiet. The inn provided beach chairs, towels, and carts for the 10 minute walk to the beach, even a shell cleaning station. Plenty of bikes for guests to use. Excellent dining and ice cream shop available across the street. ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only
Our stay at Seahorse Cottages was absolutely perfect! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen had everything you could ever need. The bed had high quality sheets and the mattress was very comfortable. The grounds around the cottages were ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sunshine Island Inn

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.

Gumbo Limbo
Though Gumbo Limbo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
