Looking for fun in the sun? Then look no further because Sanibel Island offers visitors unique pleasures to enjoy during vacation. With our beachfront accommodations, exploring all that Sanibel Island has to offer has never been so easy. The island is only 10 miles long, affording visitors staying in our vacation rentals easy access to beautiful beaches for swimming or shell collecting. With plenty to do and enjoy on Sanibel, every day of your vacation can be different. Try your hand one of three golf courses or try one of the many restaurants located on the island. Explore the unspoiled nature of Sanibel Island at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can discover the beauty of Sanibel Island’s wild life in their natural habitat and make lasting vacation memories.
About Gopher Rentals – Sanibel Island’s Premier Rental Agency
Vacations are meant to be special, making wonderful memories that will keep you returning for new experiences year after year. On Sanibel Island, visitors can find vacation rentals that provide the space to sit back and relax and discover a unique culture. Whether you are searching for a rental property for the next family vacation or the spur of the moment romantic get-away, Gopher Enterprises has the tools and experience to help you find the rental property of your dreams. With over 30 years of success in Sanibel Island rentals, Gopher Enterprises can take care of all of the details for your vacation accommodations. Call Gopher Enterprises today and let them help you find the perfect rental accommodations for for your vacation needs.
Day in Sanibel Itinerary
Experience a bit of everything with this day’s worth of activities and dining options.
- Start the morning by taking a tour of the island’s more colorful side by visiting local artist studios and galleries.
- Suncatcher’s Dream – a gallery featuring art hung in the windows made of glass meant to catch the light.
- Tower Gallery Cooperative – is a vibrant turquoise blue building that is home to many collections of artists within the co-op.
- 2 Islands Gallery – is more focused on gift shop art, but also has a selection of handcrafted pottery and other interesting craft items.
- Phew! Worked up an appetite and now it is time for lunch. Stop in at the Catina Captiva for fun and funky island dining as colorful and quirky as the art you just experience. Eat outside under the shade of colorful flags and tropical plants. Take your time enjoying the Mexican food before the next leg of the adventure.
- Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers for a walk through history and gorgeous gardens surrounding the homes of two important historical figures.
- Finish the evening with Doc Ford’s Rum and Grille. Their flagship restaurant is located in Sanibel and enjoy a refreshingly famous “Island Mojito” after a great day.
What are you going to do next? Relax in your cozy condo rental then crawl into bed to get ready for another day of fun tomorrow!
Activities for the family on Sanibel Island
You’ll never have to wonder about what you will do today. There’s plenty of fun to be had for even the youngest family member.
- Enjoy the most important meal of the day on the Lighthouse Cafe! They boast the “Word’s Best Breakfast” and serve a mean assortment of southern breakfast dishes. Most importantly of all, they are kid friendly.
- Sanibel Lighthouse is the next stop and is a whopping 4 minutes from the Cafe. Your children will love running along the beach looking for seashells and might learn a thing about history while exploring the landmark lighthouse and historical cottages. There is a parking fee of $2.
- Drive onto the Convservatin Foundations’s Nature Center and Garden at the Ding Darling wildlife habitat. Most of the island is a nature preserve, and there are plenty of trails to stroll. But children love the interactive displays and touch tank located at the Center.
- Island Moo Cow is the perfect place to wind down after all the excitement. They have a wonderful backyard dining area with games and tropical foliage that makes it a fun restaurant that still has the island serenity.
- Nothing says a good day at the beach like ice cream. If you need a mid-day treat or maybe just a punch of sugar to get you through the last part of your itinerary, Pinocchios is renowned for their funky flavors and crowd-pleasing classics.
- Run off the energy at the free park next door to the ice cream shop. Your children can play, swing and run to their hearts content. And there is a black swan that lives not too far away that you can feed.
- Head back to your vacation condo for a nap or to enjoy the comforts of home. But when you’re ready for dinner, drive over to RC Otter’s restaurant for island cuisine and musical entertainment. It is located next to the shops of Old Captiva Village.
Hope you’re not too worn out! Because that’s just one day on Sanibel Island! Image how much adventure you could pack into a full week or long weekend at the beach? Book your vacation accommodations today, and find out!