Sanctuary 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?
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise
Fort Myers Beach: Tiki Pub Fun In The Sun Dolphin Cruise
Top hotels in Sanctuary
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Everyone at the resort was very friendly and accommodating. The weather was quite cold during our stay, but of course that’s not something the staff can control. The golf course is about a 10-minute drive away across a toll bridge, so keep that in mind if you plan to play frequently. The rooms felt ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Staff was great.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Nice updated room. Very clean
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
They charge $20 to park at the hotel each day that was quite a rip off
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Nice quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Very clean room, staff was very nice. All of the pools were clean and everything was very nice and well taken care of.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary
Dinkins Bayou
While Dinkins Bayou may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.
Del Sega
If you're spending some time in Del Sega, Blind Pass Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
