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If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Sanibel Island Southern Beach located 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from central Sanibel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Sanibel Island Northern Beach, Bowman's Beach, and Bailey's Beach.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Bowman's Beach located 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from central Sanibel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Blind Pass Beach, Turner Beach, and Captiva Beach.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sanibel Island Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in East End. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
Hunting for exotic seashells becomes an obsession on this barrier island, where the 'Sanibel Stoop' describes how locals bend to examine beach treasures. The J.N. 'Ding' Darling Wildlife Refuge offers a drive-through safari where alligators and roseate spoonbills pose obligingly for photos. Rent a bike to explore 25 miles of paths that wind past mangroves and through neighborhoods where mailboxes are shaped like manatees and pelicans. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum displays specimens that make your beach finds seem suddenly inadequate. The historic lighthouse stands sentinel at the island's tip, while Bowman's Beach offers the perfect sunset spot. After Hurricane Ian, the island has rebounded with the stubborn resilience that characterizes all barrier island communities.
Sanibel is a relaxing place known for its beaches. Enjoy outdoor activities like bird watching and biking. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Causeway Islands Park B and Causeway Islands Beach. Popular sights in the surrounding area include Key West Express.