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Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida Vacation Homes,
Condominiums, Hotels, Motels, Inns, Resorts Lodging
Rentals &
Accommodations Information
Sanibel & Captiva Islands at a Glance
Looking
for Nature & Recreation?
| To find the wildest scene on Sanibel, follow Periwinkle Way heading west to
where it ends at Tarpon Bay Road. Turn right to get to Sanibel-Captiva Road,
which will take you away from the bustle of "downtown Sanibel". Most of this drive travels along refuge
land, soothing to the eyes, ears and emotions. Watch and listen for ospreys
screeching their parental precautions from atop man-made pole aeries. Egrets
splash around in the puddles after rain. And you never know when a momma raccoon
and family will skitter across the road, or a marsh rabbit will bounce out of
the dense vegetation of palmettos and sea grapes. |
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JUST ANOTHER LAZY SUNNY
AFTERNOON |
| Along the way, natural attractions teach about island flora and fauna: the
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Center, Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife
facility, and the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. At Sanibel Elementary School,
the city's recreation department
maintains a public complex with swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, playground
and kids' after-school and summer
programs.
For other recreation options, check with local marinas, Rental facilities
about equipment for sailing, power-boating, windsurfing, in-line skating,
fishing, canoeing and kayaking (See Shops and Services)
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| SANIBEL
ISLAND MUSEUMS AND RECREATION CENTERS |
Bailey's-Matthews
Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel Captiva Road,
Sanibel
(239) 395-2233 |
Sea Shell Museum with
educational exhibits of shells from Sanibel and other areas of the
world |
Open Dailey 10am to
4pm
Kids 5-16yr: $3
Adults 17yr & Up: $6 |
C.R.O.W.
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Clinic for Rehab of Wildlife
3883 Sanibel Captiva Road
(239) 472-3644 |
Wildlife Rehab
Facility with education center to teach public about indigenous
wildlife. |
Daily Education
Program
11am Mon-Fri |
Ding
Darling Wildlife Preserve
One Wildlife Drive (off San Cap Rd)
(239)472-1100 ext 233 |
Nature Preserve with
education center, walking trails, nature tours, canoe trails, bike
trails, wildlife drive. |
Open Dailey 9am - 5pm
No fee for education cntr;
for trails: $5/car $1/person
tour pricing varies |
Sanibel
Captiva Conservation Foundation - Nature Center
3333 Sanibel Captiva Dr
(239) 472-2329
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Nature Exibit
with nature trail, walking tours, Butterfly House and Native Plant
Nursery. Gift shops on premises. |
Open daily Mon - Fri.
Entry fee for ed center;
Nature tour prices vary. |
Sanibel
Historical Museum & Village
950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
(239) 472-4648 |
Step right into Olde
Sanibel buildings preserved and displayed for your
enjoyment. Sanibel Historical Info. |
Wed - Sat. 10am to 4pm
(summers hours differ)
Entry fee $5Open daily Mon - Fri.
Entry fee for ed center;
Nature tour prices vary./person |
Tarpon
Bay Explorers
Nature Tours & Rentals
900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel
(239) 472-8900 |
Fishing Guides &
rental; Nature shop; Bike rental; Tram Tours; Kayak & Canoe
tours & rental; Pontoon Boat Rental; & more. |
Open dailey
Prices vary |
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