Kelly's Guide to Sanibel Island
Sightseeing
Great place to spend a couple hours for adults and kids alike. In addition to the full range of shells you can find, you will see living marine life, true specimens of the island, you can get up close with an octopus or cuttlefish; our kids favorite. They even have a petting pool. Open 10-5, you can buy tickets at the door or through their website.
www.shellmuseum.org
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Iziko leNqolowa leNkulu lezeNkunkuma yeBailey-Matthews
3075 Sanibel Captiva RdGreat place to spend a couple hours for adults and kids alike. In addition to the full range of shells you can find, you will see living marine life, true specimens of the island, you can get up close with an octopus or cuttlefish; our kids favorite. They even have a petting pool. Open 10-5, you can buy tickets at the door or through their website.
www.shellmuseum.org
Great for a drive through or a hike, the Wildlife Refuge provides miles of trails and lookout towers for bird watching. We've seen gators, massive stingrays and some unique birds out there. They also have a 90 minute tram ride with a naturalist that you can book.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveGreat for a drive through or a hike, the Wildlife Refuge provides miles of trails and lookout towers for bird watching. We've seen gators, massive stingrays and some unique birds out there. They also have a 90 minute tram ride with a naturalist that you can book.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
Food scene
Our favorite place for seafood on the island. They always have a super creative menu and some killer drinks! Bring your bug spray if you decide to sit outside at night. The place is named after the main character in New York Times bestseller Randy Wayne White's series of novels. They've got some great shirts for sale on your way out, we always come home with a new one.
https://www.docfords.com/sanibel-island/
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn RdOur favorite place for seafood on the island. They always have a super creative menu and some killer drinks! Bring your bug spray if you decide to sit outside at night. The place is named after the main character in New York Times bestseller Randy Wayne White's series of novels. They've got some great shirts for sale on your way out, we always come home with a new one.
https://www.docfords.com/sanibel-island/
Full service grocer in a unique setting. The place has some cute shops surrounding the store, including an ice cream shop, liquor store, and gift shops. Most importantly they have some friendly Macaw parrots that will talk to you outside!
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Jerry's Foods Sanibel
1700 Periwinkle WayFull service grocer in a unique setting. The place has some cute shops surrounding the store, including an ice cream shop, liquor store, and gift shops. Most importantly they have some friendly Macaw parrots that will talk to you outside!
Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel
Great Mexican food, drinks, and atmosphere!
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen
1473 Periwinkle WayGreat atmosphere, live music, and Cajun food.
Delicious seafood pasta and pizza with a great open atmosphere, close by.
Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen
Delicious seafood pasta and pizza with a great open atmosphere, close by.
The Shack of Sanibel
1219 Periwinkle WayYummy ice cream, a little over a mile away!
Simple breakfast and lunch eatery, short driving distance away. Been in Sanibel for over 30 years.
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Sanibel Café
2007 Periwinkle WaySimple breakfast and lunch eatery, short driving distance away. Been in Sanibel for over 30 years.
Traders is a cozy American restaurant with good live music, and a nice gift shop attached
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Sanibel Seashell Industries
1551 Periwinkle WayTraders is a cozy American restaurant with good live music, and a nice gift shop attached
Cielo Restaurant
Fine dining American cuisine with piano music, about a mile away from Loggerhead
Gramma Dots, casual sandwiches and salads next to the docks, you can watch the boats come and go
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Gramma Dot's Restaurant
634 N Yachtsman DrGramma Dots, casual sandwiches and salads next to the docks, you can watch the boats come and go
Activities
Unique place to take children to learn about animals, especially those interested in veterinary subjects. You can book a tour of the facility where they rehabilitate animals found on the island.
http://www.crowclinic.org/events/wildlife-walk-guided-hospital-tour-advance-registration-required-2
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Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) - Visitor Education Center
3883 Sanibel Captiva RdUnique place to take children to learn about animals, especially those interested in veterinary subjects. You can book a tour of the facility where they rehabilitate animals found on the island.
http://www.crowclinic.org/events/wildlife-walk-guided-hospital-tour-advance-registration-required-2
Sanibel Community Playground
2231 Periwinkle WayGreat playground for the kids. Located next to some fun nature trails.