Sanibel Island Travel
Sanibel Island Overview
Sanibel Island is a city in Florida, entirely encompassing a barrier island west of Fort Myers. The peak travel season in Sanibel is January through April. Southwest Florida has some of the nation's mildest weather during this time making this particular area appealing to winter-weary travelers. For the time of visit, avoid the oppressively hot and humid summer.
Sanibel Island Main Attractions
Sanibel has been making every attempt to keep this beautiful island in its natural state. There are naturalized areas all over the island. The gorgeous naturalized beaches covered ankle deep in beautiful shells, sponges, driftwood, sand dollars, and so on. Shells cover a great bit of the sand, beach and ocean grasses and somewhat wild looking plants, seaweeds and aquatic plants are to be found between the homes and the water's edge. These are not weeds. This is not a dirty beach. You came crossed a naturalized area.
Sanibel Island is rich in brilliantly colored flowers and shrubs nearly all year long specifically bougainvillea. With the sub-tropical climate, tiny chameleons scurry about and you may see lots of cute, tiny tree fogs stuck to your condo door when you come home at night. If you're a bird watcher, there is also a sanctuary on the large estate on the island. You can see rare species of bird protected in the sanctuary like the Roseate Spoonbill. This is how much Sanibel's fauna and flora is lush.
Sanibel Island Activities
Sanibel is famous for many recreational activities that drive tourists back to the island after a visit. The island is known as an ecological destination that showcases bird watching and collecting shells. You may also rent full-size and mini bikes and/or motorized scooters to see the island more slowly and take everything in at a more leisurely pace.
Sanibel Island Accommodation & Dining
Although there is one chain on Sanibel, with the rest of the accommodations from small to medium to condo complexes is always wonderful than the next. Every one of them has great indoors and outdoors. They have pools, patio, grills, and some of the largest tennis courts, clubhouses, putting greens and many other facilities. You will not find any fast-food chain restaurants on Sanibel, other than a single Dairy Queen which received an exemption to the strict laws passed to preserve the island's special charm. The stretch of the island has many restaurants to choose from.
Sanibel Island Shopping & Nightlife
Together with Captiva, Sanibel is considered works of art for featuring a broad range of evening activities. Come discover our convergence of cultural offerings and immerse yourself in island inspiration. Looking for nightlife in Sanibel is not only about fancy restaurants but also about classic fare with a little jazz music and even local flare with live music. Shells, sharp fashions, beautiful jewelry, decorative beach items and all kinds of quality merchandise are out for purchase on Sanibel. There also large shopping center in the island where you can buy all the stuffs you need.
Getting To & Around Sanibel Island
Most travelers arrive by automobile, crossing the Sanibel Causeway. There are no airports on the island and no ferry service from the mainland. Sanibel Island is less than 25 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport. Follow Daniels Parkway west to Summerlin Road, then Summerlin Road south and west to McGregor Boulevard, which leads to the Sanibel Causeway.
