Shell Harbor
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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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
Things to do

Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise

Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach
Top hotels in Shell Harbor

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Yes very much so.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Breakfast was great but not included with the room price The 29 drink credit we had to ask them about it as we didn’t receive it upon check in. But they gave us a rum barrell drink ticket snd domestic beer drink ticket and he tossed in a couple of xtras. We don’t care for the rum drinks. But overall ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Resort was in a perfect location affording a lovely pool with direct beach access . Close to shops and restaurants with great options . Disappointed that the resort restaurant did not afford many options for breakfast lunch or dinner and didn’t have take out coffee after breakfast . Personnel were ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
Room was spacious and clean. Pool and lazy river were fantastic. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only downsides were no restaurant/bar after 7pm and it was not easy to get back and forth to the other Hyatt to go to dinner.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Chester was very personable and helpful. All the front desk people very knowledgeable and helpful. We arrived at 8 am and were upgraded to an available room after arriving from another hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Harbor

East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

The Dunes
While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way.

Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Sanibel Isles
While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gumbo Limbo
Though Gumbo Limbo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.



