Sanibel Captiva Island Travel Guide
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West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

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.

Sanctuary
While there might not be top attractions in Sanctuary, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.

Gulf Shores
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gulf Shores and surrounding area, you can visit Alison Hagerup Beach Park and Jensen’s Marina.

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Room 129 has some wall damage between the toilet and shower. Also under the toilet tank (l had something fall back there) looked like it was leftover construction debris and dust. When l first went in the room l found a peanut M&M on the floor. It’s busy season. Maids are probably pushed to their ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Staff was very nice, pool was warm & clean. Mike the bartender at Turtles Was Fabulous!!!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
Just a wonderful feeling being at the resort. We absolutely love the Serenity pool area and enjoyed a spectacular sunset from the Crows Nest bar followed by a top notch dinner at the Old Captiva House. Shelby was a charming waitperson. We’ve stayed there four times and look forward to our fifth.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Staff was very nice, pool was warm & clean. Mike the bartender at Turtles Was Fabulous!!!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Island Inn
Really nice, updated, and clean room with a screened waterfront balcony in a perfect place on the island (far enough away from the big resorts to be in a quieter area, but close enough to the center area of the island to be convenient).
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach
Long weekend get away from the cold! Right on the beach!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit

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.

Captiva Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Captiva Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Captiva. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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

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.
- Bowman's Beach
- Captiva Beach
- Sanibel Island Lighthouse
- Periwinkle Way
- Sanibel Island Golf Club
- Alison Hagerup Beach Park
- Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
- Gulfside City Park
- BIG Arts Center
- Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
- Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
- Captiva Chapel By the Sea
- Jungle Drums
- Sanibel Historical Village and Museum
- Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater








