Gulf Pines
Sanibel
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Popular places to visit

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.

Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise

Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach

Half-Day Private Tiki Boat Beach Tour from Fort Myers
Top hotels in Gulf Pines

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Very clean and a very happy atmosphere plus I love that you can bring your furry friend
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Room and bathroom were clean
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Let’s see where to start. The beds were extremely small. Our feet were hanging off of the beds way too much public access to a resort that we paid a lot of money to stay at. We had to wait through a crowd of drunken people when we checked in that were off of the beach, not seen in the resort. Also, ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Service at the desk was very good. The room was not as shown in the online picture and smelled of mold. Stayed two hours and got 75$ of total bill back. Terrible.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Wonderful staff, great amenities, but very few options for dining. A few different places to eat at the resort but they share a lot of the same menu and it was very expensive.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Pines

Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Murex Lakes
While there might not be top attractions in Murex Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.



