Gulf Shores 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.
Causeway Islands Park B
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Causeway Islands Park B might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sanibel. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach
Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Gulf Shores
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
All was amazing since the beds the staff and the free breakfast ❤️
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
AMAZING!!!! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Housekeeping was always available. Food-amazing. It is on the high price side, but you get tons of food if you walk-away hungry that is on you. Beach was great, you get 2 chairs with your stay, bar service available for delivery. Staff was so friendly ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Our go to! Always fantastic 👏
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
This place is the last place I would ever spend my hard earned money ever again! As the people we met on the beach put it, this place is rachet! Our check in started with the clerk answering the phone and denying a guest extra pillows, "No. We dont have extra pillows." Our room smells strongly of ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
The room was clean and the resort is easy to get in and out of. The service at the restaurant was sooooooo slow. We waited for an hour for our food. Location was perfect though for what we wanted to explore on Sanibel island.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
They place was way under staffed. It took 45 minutes to get a sandwich, the bars was very depleted to the point the bas tender had to leave for roughly 10 minutes to go get alcohol to make guest drinks. I was drinking water so was not a problem for me. The checking in was a 4:00 and was told most ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Shores
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.
Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
