Sanibel Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's west coast. It is surrounded with white sandy beaches and the perfect combination of salt water and fresh water making Sanibel Island a nature lover's paradise. The shallow waters, surrounding mangrove islands and mild temperatures offer the perfect habitat for wildlife including manatee, sea turtles, fish, dolphin and migrating birds. Two-thirds of the island has been set aside to protect wildlife migrating to Sanibel Island.
To the delight of beachcombers, conditions unique to Sanibel including the location of the island and the currents that circumnavigate the island provide the perfect conditions for beautiful seashells to be deposited daily onto beaches. With teaming wildlife and the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop to the beautiful waters and beaches of this lush, tropical island, there are plenty places to visit! Sanibel Island residents and business owners will help to make your visit to Sanibel Island memorable.
There's so much to do on the island including boat tours, fishing charters, museums or you can enjoy a couple rounds of golf at one of the lush golf courses Sanibel has to offer. Swim in the calm waters or explore the island via the vast network of bike paths. Chain restaurants are not allowed on the island which allows for plenty of amazing local options for food and dessert! Spend some time on Sanibel and see why people choose to return year after year.
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