West End Travel Guide

Sanibel

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, beach, and ocean.

Stay near popular West End attractions

A sunset over the ocean with waves, a bird flying, and a partly cloudy sky.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

9.4/10 (1,097 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
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Things to do

Copacetic Day Sail

Copacetic Day Sail

฿2,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Copacetic Day Sail
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

฿2,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Tiki Pub Amazing Dolphin Eco Adventure

Tiki Pub Amazing Dolphin Eco Adventure

฿1,638
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiki Pub Amazing Dolphin Eco Adventure
Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

฿1,966
per adult
Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach

Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)

฿3,431
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Sunset Cruise

2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Dolphin Sunset Cruise (Adults only)

฿2,263
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Dolphin Sunset Cruise (Adults only)
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Top hotels in West End

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
2823 W Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"The Good: this place was remodeled in 2025 and everything is new looking and the rooms are beautiful. There are free to use laundry machines, free to use beach chairs and you can get free coffee pods for the Keurig machine in your room. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioner is super quiet. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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Shalimar Beach Resort
Island Inn

Island Inn

3.5 out of 5
3111 W Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
The price is ฿6,859 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,859
฿7,648 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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Where to stay in West End

Find the best West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a lighthouse, beach, and ocean.

Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, beach, and ocean.

East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

A street lined with palm trees and a sign for Periwinkle Place Shops.

Beachview Country Club Estates

While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a weathered driftwood structure.

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.

Sanctuary

While there might not be top attractions in Sanctuary, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.

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