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Favorite Places on Sanibel Island
Jerry's Foods of Sanibel is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

1. Jerry's Foods of Sanibel

7.8
1700 Periwinkle Way (at Casa Ybel Rd), Sanibel, FL
Grocery Store · 52 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: The fresh apple fritters are amazing.

Periwinkle Park And Campground is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

2. Periwinkle Park And Campground

8.0
1119 Periwinkle Way (Elinor Way), Sanibel, FL
Campground · 3 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: One of the best experiences you can have on Sanibel. Very inexpensive, great staff and the campground caters to all ages kids to seniors. The bird aviary is a must see, even if you're just visiting.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

3. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

7.2
950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: The curators of this museum and village have done a wonderful job recreating what Sanibel was like in the past. With a very "hands on" tour you feel like you can better understand early settlers.

Noah's Ark Thrift Shop is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

4. Noah's Ark Thrift Shop

2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Vintage and Thrift Store · 1 tip

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: A must for "treasure" seekers on the Island. The people working at the store are extremely helpful and friendly.

Tarpon Bay Explorers is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

5. Tarpon Bay Explorers

900 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL
Other Great Outdoors · 15 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: The perfect way to spend an early morning, or late afternoon. Beautiful mangroves and teeming wildlife will escort you through the bay as you paddle through in a rented kayak.

Bowman's Beach is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

6. Bowman's Beach

8.9
1700 Bowman's Beach Rd, Sanibel, FL
Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: A great place to watch the beautiful sunset.

Manatee Park is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

7. Manatee Park

7.5
10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Nature Preserve · 30 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Manatees are AWESOME! The park itself is very well kept and laid out.

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

8. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

7.6
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL
Museum · 10 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Beautiful shells, great history, hands on tanks, and a friendly staff make this place great for all ages.

Sanibel Island Lighthouse is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

9. Sanibel Island Lighthouse

8.5
1460-1498 E Conant St, Sanibel, FL
Lighthouse · East End Sanibel · 29 tips and reviews

Anthony V.Anthony V.: Gorgeous beach! White sand, conch shells washing up, dolphins swimming in the distance. Well worth making a trip here.

Dairy Queen is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

10. Dairy Queen

7.9
1046 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · 7 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: This Dairy Queen has been an important stop for tourists for over 40 years. One of the only "chain" restaurants on the island they offer delicious ice-cream fare, crucial for the hot Florida weather.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

11. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

8.2
1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL
Nature Preserve · 54 tips and reviews

Elle W.Elle W.: Low tide = lots of birds. And be sure to slow down and scan the trees and the water. Mangroves and mangrove crabs are a can't-miss.

The Island Cow is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

12. The Island Cow

8.0
2163 Periwinkle Way (at Dunlop Rd), Sanibel, FL
New American Restaurant · 148 tips and reviews

Rori S.Rori Smith-Koch: Come with a very empty stomach. The portions are enormous! But so good!!

Sanibel Public Library is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

13. Sanibel Public Library

7.5
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL
Library · 6 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Check out the reading porch in the back. Perfect for a breezy, warm afternoon of reading.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

14. Edison & Ford Winter Estates

9.1
2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
History Museum · 40 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Beautiful estates, with a nice variety of museums and historic artifacts. Great for families, there's much to learn for all ages.

Lighthouse Café is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

15. Lighthouse Café

8.4
362 Periwinkle Way (btw Anhinga Ln & Buttonwood Ln), Sanibel, FL
Breakfast Spot · East End Sanibel · 42 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Best breakfast on the Island, but bring your own maple syrup if you want the real stuff (they charge $3.50/serving!)

The Clam Shack is one of Favorite Places on Sanibel Island.

16. The Clam Shack

8.0
2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Great seafood, all New England style. Rather inexpensive compared to other seafood restaurants on the island.