Sanibel Florida Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Sanibel Lighthouse Boardwalk (circa 1884)
  One Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-6397
  The most frequently photographed aspect of Sanibel Island, this historic lighthouse is located on... more...

Museums & Galleries

• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, The
  3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-395-2233
  The only one of its kind in the United States, this unique museum showcases exhibits which are... more...  map

• Barrier Island Group for the Arts
  900 Dunlop Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-395-0900
  "A home for all of the arts," this three building complex was established in 1979 to promote the... more...  map

• Mel Fisher's Treasure Exhibit & Sales
  2353 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957
  Located in the Winds Plaza
  239-395-3473
  Discover the museum quality exhibit of the treasure of the Spanish galleon, the Nuesta Señora de... more...  map

• Sanibel Historical Village and Museum
  950 Dunlop Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-4648
  This small village type museum features displays and exhibits that explain the history of the... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, The
  One Wildlife Drive • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-1100
  This 7,000 acre wildlife refuge is home to 238 species of birds, over 50 types of reptiles, and at... more...  map

• Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
  3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-2329
  This foundation operates a 247 acre nature center, as well as over 1,800 acres designated for... more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Everglades Day Safari
  P.O. Box 1193 • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-1559
  Full day eco-tours into the Florida Everglades guided by professional naturalists are available... more...

• Tarpon Bay Explorers
  900 Tarpon Bay Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
  239-472-8900
  Situated within the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Tarpon Bay... more...  map