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Visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, which features 30 permanent exhibits, record-breaking shells, history, culture, art, and more.
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Things to Do
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What better way to get around a beach town than on a beach cruiser?
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The Blue Giraffe is the place for casual island dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
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This secluded white sand beach is nothing short of pristine and quiet. There are no hotels surrounding it, so you feel the serenity of the ocean.
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This well-respected facility is dedicated to restoring the health of Florida islands wildlife. Taking in orphaned birds and animals, C.R.O.W.
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Fabulous outer island excursions to Cabbage Key, Useppa and Boca Grande for lunch or Cayo Costa State Park for shelling and Dolphin Adventures, Sunset Serenades, Sailing Cruises
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Doc Ford's is different. It's a sports bar with gourmet food. It's also a place for book signings, meeting sports heroes, fishing guides and world travelers.
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A native to the region, Captain Bryan Dollar of Fish Old School has extensive experience fishing the Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico.
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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a 6,400-acre refuge that is home to 245 different species of birds, more than 50 types of reptiles, and 32 different kinds of mammals, including manatees.
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Located at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island, Lighthouse Park Beach & Fishing Pier is a family-friendly beach that is arguably the best spot for shelling.