Bright Water Travel Guide
Sanibel
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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 Bright Water
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
We had a fabulous stay! So many great amenities, restaurants, pool and beach area. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely return!
Reviewed on 24 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
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
The room was very clean and we appreciated the daily room service that was provided.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
We had a great time at the Lani Kai!! The food was amazing There were lots of options.The room was clean and of course the beach view balcony is the best!!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Service at the desk was very good. The room was not as shown in the online picture and smelled of mold. Stayed two hours and got 75$ of total bill back. Terrible.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
All was as good as could be possible. Very friendly staff. A hotel with balconies? Unexpected!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bright Water
Murex Lakes
While there might not be top attractions in Murex Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.
East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Butterknife
While there might not be top attractions in Butterknife, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way.
Ybel
Though Ybel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way.
Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.
Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
