Sanibel Island was devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022. But the resiliency of the island and its people is remarkable. While rebuilding is still ongoing, many restaurants and shops have returned and new ones have opened. There are still 25 miles of biking / walking trails and over 15 miles of beaches filled with shells.
All photos were taken in June, 2025.
Restaurants
Doc Fords
Blue Giraffe
Lighthouse Cafe - Now located in the old Sanibel Fresh location
Over Easy Cafe - Now in the Village Shops
Grandma Dots - At the Sanibel Marina, cute gift shop, great Pina colada and key lime pie!
Dante’s
Great White Grill
Pinocchios
The Shack
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Wickies - The Island Cow is not coming back but the owners opened this restaurant in the old Lighthouse Cafe location
Sanibel Bean
timbers, Sanibel cafe, Captiva locations
To name only a few!
Fun Sanibel Island Activities
Farmers Market - Open every Sunday, October - May
Sanibel Marina has a number of excursions, dolphin cruises
Tarpon Bay Excursions and Gift Shop
Sanibel Recreation Center - Tennis courts, lap pool, gym, playground. Daily / weekly passes available
Community Park and Playground with slides, swings, bathrooms, 2221 Periwinkle Way
