West End Travel Guide
Sanibel
Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Blind Pass Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Pass Beach during your trip to Wulfert?
Sanibel Bayous
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Find out about the history of Sanibel when you spend time at JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Fort Myers: Guided Sunset Kayaking Tour through Pelican Bay
Fort Myers Beach: Tiki Pub Fun In The Sun Dolphin Cruise
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Dolphin Sunset Cruise (Adults only)
Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise
Top hotels in West End
Island Inn
We enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Shalimar Beach Resort
The room was perfect! The balcony was great! Staff was incredibly helpful. Gave great restaurant and tips for the island! Walk out to the beach! Cant beat it!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
This hotel had spectacular sunsets from your hotel room! We were able to look at the waves in am and at night- so calming and peaceful. Room had a lot of space. Bathrooms were big and great showers. Staff were very professional and pleasant, and went above and beyond
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Everything you’d ever need in one resort. Food/fun/entertainment! I’ll be back:)
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Friendly and accommodating staff, great breakfast selection, nicely-maintained pool, located across the street from many good local restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
It was so nice...clean room, nice set up of the room, comfy bed and pillows and nice staff. Clean breakfast area and nice selection of foods to eat.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.
Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
