West End Travel Guide
Sanibel
Popular places to visit

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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.

Sanibel Bayous
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.
Blind Pass Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Pass Beach during your trip to Wulfert?
Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Find out about the history of Sanibel when you spend time at JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach

Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach

CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach

Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Top hotels in West End

Shalimar Beach Resort
This is a brand new truly lovely resort. Large rooms with high ceilings, kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. bathroom was spa like and the decorating was beautiful. Located right on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Island Inn
Beach view was great. Very clean. Check in, friendly and fast.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

