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 10 am-4 pmhttp://timbersofsanibel.com/
Presentations daily in the Visitor Education Center at 11 am
3883 Sanibel Captiva Road Sanibel, FL 33957
http://www.crowclinic.org/
Ding Darling: Open daily except closed Friday 7 am-7:30 pm
Start at the FREE Visitor & Education Center open 9 am-4 pm
Walk, bike, or drive through Wildlife Drive. Common sightings include: water birds, shorebirds, raccoons, alligators, and marsh rabbits.
FYI the best time to visit is LOW TIDE! If you would like a copy of the tide charts-stop by our office.
Don’t forget: water, sunscreen and bug spray. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat.
1 Wildlife Drive Sanibel, FL 33957
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
Tarpon Bay Explorers
Kayak rentals, tours, SUP rentals, fishing equipment rental, pontoon rentals
Open daily at 8 am
900 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel, FL 33957
https://tarponbayexplorers.com/
Biking
· We recommend Sanibel Concierge for bike rentals: (239) 281-3530
· Billy’s Bikes: Bike rentals, Segway tours, Trikes, & Family bikes
1509 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
· Find info for where to bike here: Sanibel biking information
Periwinkle Place (2075 Periwinkle Way) 26 shops located in an outdoor setting with covered walkways
Tahitian Gardens (1975 Periwinkle Way) Dining, Gifts, Home, Jewelry, Clothing & Shoes
Olde Sanibel Shoppes (630 Tarpon Bay Road) Pet-friendly shopping center
Captiva Memorial Library
Daily classes & events
Tuesday/Thursday: 10 am-6 pm - Wednesday: 12 pm-8 pm - Friday/Saturday: 9 am-5 pm -Closed Sunday & Monday
11560 Chapin Lane Captiva, FL 33924
Island Cinema
Daily showings, check http://www.islandcinema.com/ for showtimes
535 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel, FL 33957
Paint Parties
Something to Wine About Paint Parties (239) 357-6360
www.somethingtowineaboutpaintparties.com
Three Crafty Ladies
Make-it-and-Take-it Craft Activities, call for daily offerings (239) 472-2893
M-F: 10 am-5 pm Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
1628 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
Or get creative: paint your own shells (stop by our office for your starter shells)
Try out some of our great restaurants. Some of our favorites include:
Cip’s Place:
· Open Daily 4 pm-9:30 pm
· 2055 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
· Daily Happy Hour 4 pm-6pm
Over Easy Café:
· Great for Breakfast & Lunch
· 630 Tarpon Bay Road #1 Sanibel, FL 33957
· Open Daily 7 am-3 pm
Lazy Flamingo:
· Open Daily 11 am-12 am
· 1036 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
· Great for families & Children
Sanibel Deli:
· Monday 7 am-3 pm Tuesday-Saturday 7 am-7 pm Closed Sunday
· 2330 Palm Ride Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
The Timbers Restaurant:
· Open Daily 5-9 pm for Dinner
· 703 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel, FL 33957
· Weekly specials
· Retail fish market open daily at 11 am & 2 pm on Sunday
Trader’s:
· Open Monday-Saturday
· Lunch: 11 am-2 pm Happy Hour: 3-6 pm Dinner: 5-9 pm
· 1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957