| Just offshore of Fort Myers, Florida, you can find a little | | | | Tract offers biking along a 100-acre tract that is |
| barrier island that has left the glitz, glamour, and tourist | | | | teeming with wildlife and freshwater plants, while |
| attractions to the rest of the state. Banking on its | | | | canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, and boating can also |
| stunning and beautifully preserved natural beauty, | | | | be found throughout the wildlife refuge. |
| Sanibel Island is the place to go for recreational | | | | After exploring the natural wonders of the island, |
| adventures and waterfront pursuits that need no | | | | punctuate your stay with a little history by stopping by |
| cosmetic attention. | | | | the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Here you will |
| The beaches of Sanibel Island are always the main | | | | find displays that highlight and recreate the island's |
| attraction with their 12 miles of stunning blue waterfront | | | | history, from its Calusa tribal era all the way up to its |
| that are sure to surpass even the wildest expectations | | | | pioneer days. The turn of the century clothing is |
| for sheer elegance and pristine beauty. | | | | always an interesting sight, as are the various pieces |
| World-renowned for their excellent shelling, visitors can | | | | of memorabilia, but Pioneer Clarence Rutland's original |
| explore miles and miles of unobstructed white sands at | | | | home from the early 1900s and the Burnap Cottage, |
| the popular and secluded Bowman's Beach. At the | | | | the oldest building on the island, are can't miss favorites. |
| Sanibel Causeway Beaches, sightseeing is always the | | | | Due to its prime location just off the mainland, Sanibel |
| order of the day as dolphins frolic around the bay and | | | | Island is also a convenient jumping off point for |
| sunset brings spectacular views and gorgeous colored | | | | numerous other Florida excursions. Visitors can cross |
| skies. | | | | the bridge to Captiva Island, which offers 6 miles of |
| While the beaches offer scenic beauty and | | | | unspoiled beaches in a secluded and sparsely |
| recreational pursuits such as swimming and | | | | populated paradise. For those who want a little more |
| windsurfing, the waterfront is more than just a place to | | | | action, the nearby Fort Myers area is a bustling |
| soak up the warm Florida sun and explore the depths | | | | wonderland of sights and attractions such as Manatee |
| of the Gulf. At Lighthouse Park Beach, the Sanibel | | | | Park, the Edison-Ford Estates, and Lover's Key State |
| Lighthouse is a picture-perfect attraction that towers | | | | Park. |
| over the land at 94 feet. Also available are a nature | | | | For a vacation filled to the brim with the sun, sand, and |
| trail, where you can enjoy a hiking excursion whenever | | | | surf of this lovely barrier island, consider the waterfront |
| you need to stretch your legs, and a fishing pier with | | | | convenience and the many amenities of Sanibel Island |
| surprisingly excellent reeling opportunities. | | | | vacation rentals. Sandy adventures and |
| Occupying more than half of the island and known as | | | | seashell-hunting expeditions lie just steps out your |
| one of Florida's best refuges, the J.N. ("Ding") Darling | | | | backdoor, while the comforts of home offer a much |
| National Wildlife Refuge along Sanibel-Captiva Road is | | | | needed reprieve from the untamed amusements of |
| the perfect place to soak in the unfettered beauty of | | | | the great outdoors. To experience an island getaway |
| the island. Off Wildlife Drive, which is not open on | | | | without any of the hassles that can crop during a |
| Fridays, visitors can hike the Indigo Trail in search of | | | | family vacation or a romantic retreat, book your |
| alligators, white ibis, or night heron or stroll the Wulfert | | | | Sanibel Island rental today. |
| Keys Trail for a view of Pine Island Sound. The Bailey | | | | |