Sanibel Island
Top Places to Visit
Historic Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the eastern tip of the island
Top Places to Eat
Lighthouse Cafe
In Seahorse Shops, at Buttonwood Lane, east of Causeway Rd
, Sanibel Island
This casual storefront establishment dishes up breakfast omelets that are meals in themselves, especially the ocean frittata containing delicately seasoned ... more
The Lazy Flamingo Ii
West of Causeway Blvd
, Sanibel Island
The Lazy Flamingo is a down-homey type of place where the food is consistently good. Locals and visitors alike become repeat customers, flocking here for the ... more
Island Cow
(Sanibel Causeway)
, Sanibel Island
A fun, albeit bovine-themed, restaurant, Island Cow has a great raw bar, not to mention an unabridged menu of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, and, of ... more
R.c. Otter's
R.C. Otter's, 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, +1 239 395-1142. Friendly service, a great atmosphere, and live music nightly. Try the key lime pie and grouper sandwich.
Mucky Duck (the)
11546 Andy Rosse Lane SW
, Sanibel Island
The Mucky Duck is a popular restaurant on Captiva Island, with an original name. The English pub is located right on the beach, so you can grab some food and ... more
Top Shopping Places
Islander Trading Post
1446 Periwinkle Way
, Sanibel Island
You can spend an entire afternoon browsing through the Islander Trading Post, located on Sanibel Island. Islander Trading Post, this quaint shop is compared to ... more
Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry
1993 Periwinkle Way
, Sanibel Island
For that spectacular gift of jewelry, try the Cedar Chest, located on Sanibel Island. They offer a variety of one-of-a kind pieces, including modern designs, ... more
Kelly's Cocoons
2496 Palm Ridge Road
, Sanibel Island
Kelly's Cocoons sells original jewelry, art, and antiques. Butterfly art is their specialty. The butterflies are raised in aviaries, and after they die ... more
Albert Meadow Antiques
15000 Captiva Drive
, Sanibel Island
Albert Meadow Antiques specializes in twentieth-century decorative art and jewelry. Proprietor David Doherty offers period pieces such as jewelry from 1850 to ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Mermaid Kitchen & Cake Factory
2055 Periwinkle Way
, Sanibel Island
You know eating at a restaurant with a name like the Mermaid Kitchen & Cake Factory is going to be a unique experience. The restaurant is done in pinks, with ... more
Crow's Nest (the)
15951 Captiva Drive
, Sanibel Island
For drinking, dancing and crab races, head to The Crow's Nest. There is live music Tuesday through Sunday starting at 9pm. Monday nights are for the crab races... more
Beaches Bar & Grill
Sundial Beach Resort
, Sanibel Island
Beaches Bar & Grill is a casual, laid-back restaurant and bar serving light fare. It is located at the Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel Island but you do not ... more
The Bungalow
975 Rabbit Road
, Sanibel Island
The Bungalow has nine big-screen televisions, so you can watch your favorite team. The sports bar also has darts, karaoke on Wednesday nights, a jukebox, a raw ... more
Mucky Duck (the)
11546 Andy Rosse Lane SW
, Sanibel Island
The Mucky Duck is a popular restaurant on Captiva Island, with an original name. The English pub is located right on the beach, so you can grab some food and ... more
Top Activity Places
J. N. "ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive
The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is 5,000 acres of tidal wetlands and mangroves, home to more than 200 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and 32 of... more
Captiva Cruises
11401 Andy Rosse Lane
Captiva Cruises offers daily cruises such as a 90-minute dolphin watch, a one-hour sunset cruise and half-day cruises. It also offers private charters for ... more
