Things to do on Sanibel

The new App from the Shell Museum is now available for iPhone. Coming soon to the Play Store!

Identify shells with your phone and a photo.

• Open the Shell Museum app, snap a photo and learn the name of your shell in seconds.
• Learn
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The beaches of Sanibel are surrounded by warm Gulf waters, a perfect place for fishing. While the waters are filled all year with fish and wildlife, May and October are considered premium fishing months. This is when the water temperatures are more moderate compared to...

There are many things that go on this time of year. The Easter Bunny loves to have fun in the sun!

There are several festivals that go on before he even arrives. This year the Children’s Education Center of the Island is doing their 25th...

Each summer we have families flock to Sanibel Island so their kids can attend Sanibel Sea School’s summer camp programs. For those unaware, Sanibel Sea School is dedicated to teaching children and adults about marine ecosystems. They give students the opportunity to touch, feel and...

SCCF

Bailey Homestead Preserve: This is home to the Native Landscapes & Garden Center. It is the newest acquisition to SCCF. The front 9 acres that run along Periwinkle Way are open to the public. This trail is called Shipley Trail, it opened in...

What is Pickleball?

It is a lively racket game for all ages and abilities. Pickleball was created with fun in mind. It was designed to be easy to learn and to play for all ages.

Court and Gear:

Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized...

It’s that time of year again. There’s no snow or freezing temperatures, but it is Christmas on Sanibel. Travel down Periwinkle Way and see all of the decorations and twinkling lights, it really is a beautiful sight.

 Now, you are probably thinking about Christmas Eve...

Sanibel Luminary was last night. Lots of holiday music, spirit and joy in the air. 

We wanted to put together some photos that we were able to capture to share with you. Just in case you wanted to relive some of the nights festivities or...

This year marks the 11th season for the Sanibel Farmers Market. The market takes place each Sunday from 8am to 1pm at the Sanibel City Hall (located at 800 Dunlop Road) from October through May. It is organized by Local Roots, co-owned by island residents...

There are plenty of things to do here on Sanibel besides the beach! Below are a few things we here at Sanibel Holiday recomend: 

Shell Museum
Visit daily 10 am-5 pm
3075 Sanibel Captiva Road Sanibel, FL 33957
https://www.shellmuseum.org/

CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife)
Visit Monday-Friday...