| Sanibel Island, located in Lee County, can be found in | | | | the magnificent scenery surrounding them. Southwest |
| the southern Gulf coast of Florida, moments away | | | | from this area is a place known as Blind Pass, which is |
| from Fort Meyers. A causeway is located between | | | | a beach access point. Bowmans Beach is located on |
| the island and mainland as a way of entrance and exit. | | | | the northwestern side of the island and offers beach |
| This causeway, completed in 2007, was built high so | | | | access, playground areas, walking trails, picnic areas, |
| that tall ships could pass underneath. | | | | restrooms, and canoe and kayak rides. The Sanibel |
| The island is within comfortable travel distance of | | | | Recreation Center is located in the center of the city |
| several popular cities in Florida. It is approximately | | | | and offers visitors complete athletic activities. |
| forty-one miles from Naples, seventy-eight miles from | | | | On the southeastern part of the island, a Senior |
| Venice, one hundred forty-six miles from Tampa, one | | | | Center, Historical Village and Museum, community park, |
| hundred forty-seven miles from Clearwater, and one | | | | and gardens preserve are available for tourists to |
| hundred fifty-nine miles from Miami. Other notable cities | | | | enjoy the local attractions. Other parks available include |
| include Key Largo, which is two hundred five miles | | | | the Gulfside City Park, Peace Park, a roadside park |
| from the island, and Orlando, being two hundred | | | | for picnics, the Bayview Park, Pond Apple Park, and |
| twenty-five miles away. Travel times from these | | | | the Lighthouse Park. The Lighthouse Park is a historical |
| locations ranges from fifty-five minutes to three hours | | | | site that showcases the unusual framework of the |
| and thirty minutes. Sanibel Island is also conveniently | | | | lighthouse of Sanibel Island. It was constructed from |
| located near the Southwest Florida International Airport, | | | | raw iron salvaged after a shipwreck, and stands today |
| being a mere thirty minutes away. | | | | the same as it did when it was created in 1884. |
| The city of Sanibel completely covers the shrimp-like | | | | The area offers many attractions for families wishing |
| Sanibel Island. The main city structures are located on | | | | to have a fun-filled, relaxing vacation. With all of the |
| the east side of the island; however, since it is rather | | | | historical and recreational sites available, Sanibel Island |
| small, most attractions can be visited quite easily. | | | | is a wonderful place to spend with loved ones. You |
| The northern point of Sanibel Island is reserved as an | | | | can use your map of Sanibel Island to plan the perfect |
| observation overlook. Tourists find this feature | | | | vacation for your family. |
| especially attractive because it allows them to view | | | | |