Books on Sanibel: Best Sanibel Beach Reads for 2020
What’s better than diving into a great story while listening to the crash of the surf and the cries of a shorebird? Nothing. Many of our guests enjoy delving into a good book during their time on Sanibel Island. We are happy to announce that tripsavvy.com has just released their Read more
New Restaurants on Sanibel 2019
Whether you’re planning your 2020 getaway or checking in tomorrow, now is a great time to familiarize yourself with Sanibel Island’s newest restaurants. From island-inspired favorites to southern cuisine and built it yourself bowls—there is something for everyone in the family! Unfortunately, one of our island favorites, the Blue Coyote Read more
Paddleboarding on Sanibel Island
Discover the sights and sounds of Sanibel Island from the water. Skip the sand and explore the Gulf of Mexico on a paddleboard, one of our area’s most popular outdoor activities. Paddleboarding will bring you up close with local wildlife including seabirds, manatees, dolphins, turtles, and more. Whether you are Read more
Sanibel Luminary
Ho Ho Ho! The holiday season is on its way and the festivities Sanibel Island are just getting started. If you’ve never spent time on Sanibel Island during Christmas Time, here’s what you can expect. Though palm trees replace pine trees, snow and cold weather are replaced warm gulf breezes, Read more
The Best of Sanibel Island 2018
Many of our island visitors ask us about “the best” places to dine, relax, and explore on Sanibel Island. Guests scour the internet to locate the best reviews to locate the most popular hotspots on the island. Why trust the internet when you can ask the locals? Each year, the Read more
Sanibel Island’s New Restaurants 2018
Like a gulf breeze, many of our favorite island establishments, restaurants included, come and go. With most sticking the test of time and earning status as a “legendary” island restaurant, there are always a few new restaurants that pop up on the island during the off-season, ready and waiting for Read more
Art and Entertainment on Sanibel
Sanibel’s largest arts organization, BIG ARTS, has announced that tickets for their 2019 season are officially on sale! The 2019 season will feature 17 main stage performances as well as several exhibits, a film series, lecture programs and more. The 2019 Schein Hall series runs from January 2019 through March, Read more
Watersports on Sanibel
You’ve explored the sand, and maybe even picked up a few shells on the way. Now, introduce yourself to the waves and waters of the glistening Gulf of Mexico. Experiencing life on the water is easy on Sanibel Island, especially with more watersport activates than you can count on two Read more
Sanibel Island Named “Florida’s Best Kept Secret”
Great news from across the pond! British daily broadsheet newspaper, The Telegraph, has named The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel “Florida’s Best Kept Secret.” As described by The Telegraph: “With 100 subtropical islands and a wealth of outdoor activities and sights to choose from, it’s easy to see why Read more
June on Sanibel: National Seashell Day
On June 21st, National Seashell Day returns to the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel and we are inviting you and your family to celebrate this special day with us, right here on the sands of Sanibel Island. On the nationally recognized holiday, join shelling enthusiasts and master naturalists will Read more