Stefanie’s guidebook
Sanibel/Captiva Islands
From snorkeling shallow grass flats and sandbars to shelling miles of natural, unspoiled beaches, experience what other travelers call the highlight of their vacation. Explore the beaches and bay of our islands on an unforgettable natural adventure, grab lunch or drinks at iconic island outpost restaurants only accessed by boat, and view the plentiful wildlife that makes our islands come alive.
These trips are always private for up to 6 people.
www.captivaecotours.com
NEW WAVE ECO CHARTERS
15951 Captiva DriveFrom snorkeling shallow grass flats and sandbars to shelling miles of natural, unspoiled beaches, experience what other travelers call the highlight of their vacation. Explore the beaches and bay of our islands on an unforgettable natural adventure, grab lunch or drinks at iconic island outpost restaurants only accessed by boat, and view the plentiful wildlife that makes our islands come alive.
These trips are always private for up to 6 people.
www.captivaecotours.com
Great aquariums, shell displays, and my former employer :)
Best gift shop on the island.
49 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de Conques de Bailey-Matthews
3075 Sanibel Captiva RdGreat aquariums, shell displays, and my former employer :)
Best gift shop on the island.
If you find an animal that needs rescue, call CROW! They have a great gift shop and educational center.
19 residents recomanen
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) - Visitor Education Center
3883 Sanibel Captiva RdIf you find an animal that needs rescue, call CROW! They have a great gift shop and educational center.
Bailey Homestead Preserve, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
1300 Periwinkle WayGreat nature trails.
Amazing place to see wildlife, go at low tide to see the birds foraging. In the winter, hundreds of white pelicans can be observed on the mudflats.
139 residents recomanen
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveAmazing place to see wildlife, go at low tide to see the birds foraging. In the winter, hundreds of white pelicans can be observed on the mudflats.
Great place to rent kayaks either guided or solo through the mangroves.
25 residents recomanen
Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay RdGreat place to rent kayaks either guided or solo through the mangroves.
Far de Sanibel
112 Periwinkle WayGreat beach, go shelling at low tide!
Great place for shelling but watch out for the strong current!
18 residents recomanen
Blind Pass Beach
6491-6499 Sanibel Captiva RdGreat place for shelling but watch out for the strong current!
Great shelling if you walk north. Large parking lot but it is a little hike out to the beach.
73 residents recomanen
Bowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach RdGreat shelling if you walk north. Large parking lot but it is a little hike out to the beach.
Bailey Tract
Walk/bike the trails to spot gators and birds.
The Coffee Bar by Bailey's
2477 Periwinkle WayGreat place for coffee and a doughnut.
Delicious Bloody Mary and Yucatan Shrimp tacos!
40 residents recomanen
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Illa de Sanibel
2500 Island Inn RdDelicious Bloody Mary and Yucatan Shrimp tacos!
400 Rabbits
975 Rabbit RoadGreat place for drinks, food, and atmosphere.
Blue Giraffe Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle WayGreat lunch place.
Over Easy Cafe
630 Tarpon Bay RdBest breakfast place on the island!
Great sunset view, only restaurant on the beach on Captiva Island.
80 residents recomanen
The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse LaneGreat sunset view, only restaurant on the beach on Captiva Island.
Keylime Bistro
11509 Andy Rosse LaneGreat vacation drinks!
Food scene
Our favorite place in Fort Myers Beach for drinks, atmosphere overlooking the water, and food!
55 residents recomanen
Dixie Fish Co.
714 Fishermans WharfOur favorite place in Fort Myers Beach for drinks, atmosphere overlooking the water, and food!
Fort Myers
McGregor Cafe
4305 McGregor BlvdHighly recommend this breakfast/lunch place in Fort Myers
Beautiful shallow beach with views of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. Closest beach to our place.
14 residents recomanen
San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
18201 John Morris RdBeautiful shallow beach with views of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. Closest beach to our place.
Citrola's Italian Restaurant on McGregor
16740 McGregor BlvdCute, romanic Italian dining.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdA little piece of old Florida history.
Beautiful boardwalks and nature spotting. A year round activity.
112 residents recomanen
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance BlvdBeautiful boardwalks and nature spotting. A year round activity.
Best winter/spring hiking in the area, not busy, about an hour drive from our place.
Not a summertime activity, trails are too wet and hot.
CREW Marsh Trails
4600 Corkscrew RdBest winter/spring hiking in the area, not busy, about an hour drive from our place.
Not a summertime activity, trails are too wet and hot.