Sanibel
Nearby Attractions
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Continued the list of top 10 best destinations in Florida. Located just north of Fort Myers and
south of Tampa, the island is convenient and comfortable with the right amount of exclusivity for
leisure. A causeway connects Sanibel to the mainland, but you won't find any spring break revelers
here. It's the right combination of newly weds, families and travelers who enjoy introspection.
Locals are known to prefer biking as a means to get around. No stoplights. No fast food. No
aggressive signage. A ll a testament to how personal the area remains.
Searching for seashells is so popular here, it has a special name. "Sanibel Stoop," is the popular
waist-to-knee bend while shell hunting , a unique Sanibel attraction recently added to the
Guinness Book of World Records. The island boasts several well-deser ved awards including "10
Best Budget Vacations for Spring" (CNN Travel, 2014), "Best Shell Hunting" (Men's Journal,
2014), "A merica's Happiest Seaside Towns" (Coastal Living , 2013) and was voted #16 best beach
in the world by Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Award (2011).
Accommodations are plentiful and the island offers a range of beach side hotels, pet-friendly
cottages and romantic villas; all a stone's throw from shopping , dining and entertainment.
A lthough Sanibel is a location for a few well-known hotel properties, its cherished boutique resorts
are what perfect its charm. A nd, what could be better than fresh seafood straight out of the Gulf ?
With 15 miles of beach tucked into the clearest, cleanest sea water, more than 25 miles of bike
trails, kayaking , the notable J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, tennis, golf and fishing , visitors
can stay active or stow away. The island retreat is an unscathed domestic jewel, enviable for its
supreme hospitality and quaintness. Old Town helps to preser ve Sanibel 's character and in fact,
more than a quarter of the island is a nature reser ve.
Real estate in Sanibel and Captiva is as varied as the sea shells along the shores. A three-bedroom
home on the Gulf front with a breathtaking view of the ocean may garner close to $2 million
while a Victorian waterfront home on the canal can be purchased for less than a million. Sanibel
has several single-family custom homes for sale with more affordable price tags as well. If you are
looking for simplicity, condominiums are available in the $200,000 range.
Less is definitely more on Sanibel Island and if you're ready to trade in big city life for island
dwelling on the Gulf, it is well worth the coin.
Sanibel Moorings
Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens at Sanibel
Moorings Resort has six acres of
mature and unusual flora and fauna
on display during the two hour
walking tour.
Big Arts Center
The Barrier Island Group for the
Arts offers a variety of events,
classes, cultural and educational
experiences for locals and
visitors alike.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Sanibel Island's historic lighthouse
is a beloved figure on the island
and remains standing on a
wildlife preserve. Visitors can
access the beach from the
lighthouse's location.
Contributing Writer
Phaidra McDermo, R EA LTOR®
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