Tradewinds 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 breathtaking sunrises 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
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Top hotels in Tradewinds
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
We had a short little trip to Margaritaville with our 2 year old in between making our way up to Disney. Pro's: clean, amazing staff that was always so helpful, table chairs and umbrella on the beach was great, location to times square and shopping/restaurants, food and drinks were great and reasonably ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
This is a hard one. We loved the location. The room was very clean & updated. We loved that they provided beach towels & we didn’t have to pack those! We could walk to everything! But the staff… they couldn’t get on the same page. We were told we could stop
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
My daughter and I stayed here for a relaxing beach getaway and overall we had a good experience. The grounds were well-maintained, the beach access was great, and the location made it easy to enjoy shelling, sunsets, and exploring Sanibel. The staff we interacted with were friendly, and we appreciated ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Staff was nice,check in took entirely too long as there was only 1 staff member doing the check in. Room cleanliness by housekeeping could have been better but all in all not a terrible hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway
Clean , confortable, the staff beautiful . The breakfast perfect and different things. Recommend
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
Our entire stay was incredible. All of the staff were so welcoming and helpful, especially Tina in the morning for breakfast and Kathy at the bar in Shoeless Joes, they made the experience that much better. My only downside is there was only one working elevator so sometimes it took a minute to get ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tradewinds
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
