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Lighthouse on Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Lighthouse on Sanibel Island, Florida (courtesy, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau)

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Sanibel and Captiva Islands Travel Guide

Sanibel and Captiva are Florida's unfussy cousins. They don't need lip gloss and eye shadow to make them pretty. Leave the Tammy Faye makeup for Miami and Orlando. Here you'll find none of the neon signs, amusement parks, or high-rise condominiums that clutter most beach resorts in the state. Indeed, Sanibel's main drag, Periwinkle Way, runs under a canopy of whispery pines and gnarled oaks so thick they almost obscure the small signs for chic shops and restaurants. This wooded ambience is the work of local voters, who have saved their trees and tropical foliage, limited the size and appearance of signs, and permitted no building higher than the tallest palm and no WaveRunner or other noisy beach toy within 300 yards of their gorgeous, shell-strewn beaches. Although they haven't yet banned cacophonous cellphones, don't be surprised if they eventually do. It's that peaceful here. Read More

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Hotels

from: $209

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 18.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $116

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33908 Map

Distance: 2.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $179

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

2600 Tiburon Drive
Naples, FL 34109 Map

Distance: 21.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

expert favorite attraction
1 Wildlife Dr.
Sanibel, Florida 33957

Distance: 8.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The footpaths that branch throughout this 5,220-acre wildlife refuge are bordered by salt myrtles,... Read More
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Tarpon Bay Explorers

expert favorite attraction
900 Tarpon Bay Rd.
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957

Distance: 3.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The air-conditioned, narrated tram tour of the Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great way to... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Captiva Cruises

expert favorite attraction
Most cruises depart from South Seas Island Resort.
11401 Andy Rosse Ln.
Captiva Island, Florida 33924

Distance: 11.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Get out on the water and feel the wind in your face. As you sail through Pine Island Sound on the... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Sanibel Island

Distance (mi.)
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 17.8 map
Tampa International Airport 109.6 map
Miami International Airport 117.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sanibel Island

Distance (mi.)
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 73.4 map
Clearwater/St Petersburg International Airport 109.4 map
Key West International Airport 132.3 map

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Sanibel Island Vacation Rentals

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SANIBEL ISLAND BEACH HOUSE

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, VCR
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from: $145

Waterside Inn on the Beach - Pool side cottage efficiency

Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $85

The Cardium Guest Cottage Offers Exhilarating Sights of Ocean

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Stereo, TV, Wireless Internet Access

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