Things to do on Sanibel

Fun On Sanibel!

We here on Sanibel take pride in our beaches and abundance of shells, but if you have collected so many shells and need a U-Haul trailer to get them home, here are a few other things to do.

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Most of Sanibel Holiday’s guests arrive on Saturdays. If there’s one thing we are sure to mention as you check in, it’s to head for the Farmer’s Market the following Sunday.

We are VERY happy to announce that the Sanibel Farmer’s Market returns Sunday, October...

The annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a series of intimate performances in multiple settings from mid to late September, part of which includes our neighboring Captiva Island.  Presented by the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, iHeart Radio, and BMI Music, featuring over 70...

We receive many reviews from our guests, and more than most of them are how they enjoyed where they stayed.  Recently, one visitor took the time to tell us not only how great their rental was, but also how they re-discovered the natural wonder of...

After two years of postponements due to the pandemic, Sanibel and Captiva are ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday once again, including its famous parade and fireworks!

Residents and visitors are invited to gather along Periwinkle Way early on July 4th (which is a...

We’ve mentioned many times that Sanibel has boomed in new bookings since last summer.  This has led to many first-time visitors who have heard about our little paradise and have decided to finally visit or went when they were kids and want to relive those...

We talk a lot about Sanibel and Captiva, but Southwest Florida features a number of barrier islands that are also worth exploring.  However, you can’t drive to them.

The Sanibel Causeway (originally built in 1963) ushered in a new age of tourism to Sanibel and...

Another year has come to pass, which is harder to believe than ever.  The islands were so busy this year, the time just flew by us.

We have several suggestions for ringing in 2022, Island Style.  Unless otherwise indicated, most businesses are scheduled to open...

Before we get to the dining options, we want to let you know that the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will be open on Christmas Day with FREE ADMISSION for the motor trail!

First, the bad news.  If you are arriving on Christmas Day,...