Sanibel Island has 16 miles of beaches, 22 miles of biking / walking trails and no traffic lights. It's home to 230 types of birds and 250 kinds of shells. Add to that activities like golfing, tennis and kayaking, plus great dining and shopping opportunities, and you'll quickly find there's no shortage of things to do.
Useful Links and Island Services
- City of Sanibel - Information on island news, activities, tide schedule
- Sanibel Chamber of Commerce
- Billy's Rentals - Bikes, paddle boards, will deliver and pickup for small fee. New location next to Bailey's.
- Island Rentals - Canopies, coolers and other beach gear, will deliver
- Jerry's Shopping Center - Groceries, ice cream, coffee, clothing, art gallery
- Bailey's - Groceries, hardware, coffee bar
- Sanibel Marina - Boat rentals, fishing excursions, home of the Sanibel Thriller dolphin cruise
- Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation - Exhibits, guided walks, a butterfly house and more
- Sanibel Tide Charts
- Sanibel Live Traffic Cameras - Or get the app by searching City of Sanibel Traffic Cameras in the App Store
Fun Sanibel Island Activities and Day Trips
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
- Sanibel Recreation Center - Tennis courts, lap pool, gym, playground. Daily / weekly passes available
- Sanibel Public Library
- Sanibel Sea School
- Sanibel Thriller Dolphin Cruise
- YOLO Watersports - Parasailing, Jet Ski rentals
- Community Park and Playground with slides, swings, bathrooms, 2221 Periwinkle Way
- Sanibel Lighthouse
- Minnesota Twins Spring Training Game
- Miracle Baseball
- Artis - Naples, home of the Naples Philharmonic
- Everglades National Park day safari
- The Shell Factory
Annual Sanibel Island Events
- Sanibel-Captiva Luminary Festival
- Edison Festival of Lights
- Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks
- Taste of the Islands
- Sanibel Music Festival
- Sanibel Spring Festival
- Sanibel School Seahorse Festival
- Everglades Seafood Festival
