Shell Harbor Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Top hotels in Shell Harbor
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Everything was great
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
The room was very clean and we appreciated the daily room service that was provided.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Staff very unfriendly on cell phone with personal, room some what clean, shower head restricted low pressure, but entire area very dirty, next morning breakfast area very nasty no clean tables even do empty, food area nasty not what I was expecting
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
The room was excellent The Front desk was amazing at checkin Very seamless They gave us three drink tickets for being VIP however I don’t know how we made the grade. All in all I would recommend this facility to anyone who has interest in coming to fort Myers beach ! The weather was subpar with cold ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
The bathroom flooded The breakfast was undesirable for health reasons No manager to address the problems No consideration for compensation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Harbor
East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.
The Dunes
While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way.
Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Gumbo Limbo
Though Gumbo Limbo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
Sanibel Isles
While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby.
