Head to the relaxing city of Sanibel
The island views and wildlife create a pretty picture of Sanibel. This relaxing city attracts visitors thanks to its bird watching and cycling. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Sanibel
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in town? Travellers enjoy fun activities like bird watching and cycling. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Sanibel a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sun Splash Water Park (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Dunes Golf and Tennis Club (1.3 mi / 2 km)
- Sanibel Island Golf Club (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Palmetto-Pine Country Club (11.6 mi / 18.6 km)
- Saltleaf Golf Preserve (11.9 mi / 19.2 km)
- Cape Royal Golf Club (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Sanibel
Sanibel is famous for its island views, breathtaking sunsets and wildlife. Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Sanibel is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sanibel Island Northern Beach (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Sanibel Harbour (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Sanibel Harbour Beach (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Lynn Hall Memorial Park (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Bunche Beach (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Sanibel Island Southern Beach (4.1 mi / 6.5 km)
Seasonal weather in Sanibel
If you're planning a holiday around the weather, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 28°C.
Travelling to and around Sanibel
The nearest airport is in Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.), located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is 32.3 mi (52 km) away.