PEAK SEASON - January 15th through April (rates are generally 30% to 60% lower during the off-peak season); reservations are essential during peak.

HOTEL, MOTEL, CONDOMINIUM & RESORT ACCOMODATIONS - More than 20,000 rooms, ranging from beachfront cottages to condomimiums to deluxe resort properties and inexpensive motels just off island.

GOLF

• Beachview Golf Course
  18 Holes, Par 71, 6,320 Yards
  Cart Rental, Club Rental
  1100 Parview Dr.
  Sanibel, FL 33957
  (239) 472-2626
  

• The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
  18 Holes, Par 70, 5,600 Yards
  Cart Rental, Club Rental
  949 Sandcastle Rd.
  Sanibel, FL 33957
  Tel: (239) 472-3355
  Fax: (239) 472-5934 fax
  

MARINAS

The Sanibel Lighthouse

On Sanibel’s Eastern tip, also known as Point Ybel, stands the 104’ Historic Sanibel Lighthouse. The lighthouse was requisitioned in 1883 and was officially lit on August 20, 1884 by keeper Dudley Richardson. Standing at the foot of the lighthouse are two dwellings that housed the subsequent keepers until 1949, when they became home to employees of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The City of Sanibel took over management of the lighthouse property in 1982, and the dwellings now house city employees. The ‘lighthouse beach’ as it is known by the locals, is a popular beach for shelling to tourists and locals alike.

Shelling

Sanibel’s unique shape compared to other barrier islands along Florida’s Gulf Coast is the main reason it has been ranked tops in the world for shelling. The southern end of Sanibel scoops East-West and is a virtual catcher’s mitt for various kinds of shells from the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. So many of the island’s visitors engage in the ‘The Sanibel Stoop’ in search of the coveted Junonia, among other beautiful shells found on the Beaches of Sanibel and Captiva.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Named after political cartoonist with an eye toward conservation Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, the refuge was created to safeguard and enhance the pristine wildlife habitat of Sanibel Island, to protect endangered and threatened species, and to provide feeding, nesting, and roosting areas for migratory birds. Today, the refuge provides important habitat to over 220 species of birds. Winding through the refuge is the Wildlife Dr., a 5 mile paved road that offers excellent viewing of birds, Alligators, manatees, and the occasional otter sighting.

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

The Bailey Matthews Shell Museum opened in 1995 and features numerous exhibits for students, scientists, and shell enthusiasts. The museum offers diverse educational programs and is a must see for both residents and visitors to Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Bike Paths

One preferred method of touring Sanibel Island is by bicycle. Sanibel has over 25 miles of paved bike paths that wind their way through quiet neighborhoods, along preserved lands and lakes and ponds to right in front of Sanibel’s shops on Periwinkle Way. From the lighthouse to Captiva, Sanibel’s bike paths will lead you wherever you’d like to go.

The Schoolhouse Theater

The Schoolhouse Theater is Sanibel Island’s professional musical theater and offers Broadway caliber talent in an intimate atmosphere. The theater offers the best family oriented entertainment in one of the world’s most beautiful vacation destinations. Actors come from across the country to perform here.

RESTAURANTS

• Cuisine-scene.com
  Cuisine-scene.com is your complete online guide to dining on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Nearly every restaurant is listed along with helpful descriptions and locator maps. Menus for many of the restaurants are featured, complete with listings and nearly 50 menus.

Spectator Sports

City of Palms Park Spring home of the Boston Red Sox 2201 Edison Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 334-4799 The City of Palms Park is made up of two Major League fields. The auxiliary field and the main stadium has lights and seating capacity of 7,000. The five-Plex which is located a short distance east of the Park has five Major League fields and is used by the Boston Red Sox for spring training and their Minor League organization. Besides being the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, both complex's have played host to college, high school, adult and youth national tournaments. The Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium Spring home of the Minnesota Twins & Home of the Ft. Myers Miracle Professional Baseball Team 14400 Ben C Pratt/ 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33912-4326 Tel: (239) 768-4210 Fax: (239) 768-4211 The Lee County Sports Complex is the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins and home to the Fort Myers Miracle Florida State League team. This facility also offers a softball complex and numerous other special events. Germain Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway Estero, Florida 33928 239-948-PUCK (7825) Germain Arena is the home of the The Florida Everblades, the minor league affiliate of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Florida Firecats of the AF2 Arena Football League. In Addition, Germain Arena has hosted Trade Shows, Graduation Ceremonies, Cooking Shows, Corporate Receptions and other large-scale assemblies requiring banquet service. The main arena bowl and two auxiliary rink floors are available for rental as the event schedule permits. The Florida Everblades 11000 Everblades Parkway Estero, Florida 33928 239-948-PUCK (7825)

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