Sanctuary
Sanibel
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 Sanctuary
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Clean rooms, clean property, great amenities
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Perfect location on the water and the bike path. Staff was great. Tiki bar and pool were a highlight. Beach was in great shape with lots of shells.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Room was clean bed was comfortable breakfast was good. All the people were nice.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Stayed one night. Worked out great.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Great place W hottub
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
The rooms and the view are nice. For the price I was surprised at the few amenities. For almost $600 per night per room I expected bigger rooms with something more than a mini-fridge. A microwave for snacks would be nice. The pools and hot tub were quite nice.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary
Del Sega
If you're spending some time in Del Sega, Blind Pass Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
