A list of our recommendations for folks who visit us on Sanibel Island:
Activities
- Ding Darling – a ride through nature via car or bike
- Walk on Beach
- Shelling on Beach
- Bike Rides – Many miles of paved bike paths on the island
- Tennis
- Kayaks – Rent kayaks to explore the bay…beautiful!
- Lounging at the Pool – relax, you’re on vacation.
- Charter Fishing – Go fishing with an expert.
- Dock Fishing – Sit on the dock by our condo
- Dolphin Cruise – see dolphins with the tourists
- Other Cruises – Captiva Cruises has a variety of cruises to choose from
- Historical Village – Learn the history of Sanibel
- Library – How to spend a rainy day…
- Rent a boat
- Walking paths
- Golfing – a little expensive but there are two golf courses
- Movie Theater
- Mini-Zoo in Periwinkle Park: exotic parrots, etc
- Big Arts – performing arts center:
- Free outdoor jazz concerts on certain Sundays at Big Arts
- School House Theater – live theater
- Community House: bridge, dances, art shows, etc.
Shopping
- Noah’s Ark – second hand store, very popular among locals
- Antique Store – cool store that has a ton of stuff
- Jungle Drums – neat artwork
- Pandora’s Box – Periwinkle Place – artistic stuff
- Chico’s – the original
Dining Out
- Island Cow – Great menu, large portions …favorite on the island.
- Lazy Flamingo – cool atmosphere and bar, Brian likes the wings
- Mucky Duck – cool atmosphere for drinks at sunset
- Normandy – Drinks by the pool & outdoor dining overlooking the beach – happy hour on Fridays
Fine Dining
- Traders – excellent for dinner – local favorite
- Traditions – Historic Restaurant on the Beach.
The Mainland (Ft. Myers)
Activities
- Ford/Edison Estate – Winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
- Norman Love Confections – Fancy chocolate shop near the airport
- Manatee Park – Warm water emitted from power plant draws manatees
- Shopping at Outlet Mall – Coach, Nike, Polo, Cold Water Creek, etc.
- Total Wine and More – huge wine shop.
- SunHarvest – Oranges, Grapefruit, Tourist Gifts, and Ice Cream.
- Ft. Myer’s Beach – Uber Touristy, Nice Beach, Best Reached by Boat, Lively Atmosphere, some good restaurants, etc.
Dining Out
- Five Guys – A favorite place of Brian. Burgers and Fries.
- Crave
- Rosie’s Cafe & Grill
