Must See Sights and Landmarks in Sanibel Island Area

"We love renting bikes and seeing cities through riding around so when we found out there was a bike path to Sanibel Lighthouse and Beach we knew that would be the way for us to get there. We drove over to Sanibel Island and rented bikes from Billy’s Rental. Billy’s rents a wide range of bikes including those with baby seats, single-speed, trailer attachments for kids and even the weehoo that we rented and used to have Jordyn ride with me. It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen."

"Towering above a lush, green wildlife refuge, the Sanibel Island Lighthouse is the first sight you’ll see when you’ve reached the island. Built 120 years ago, it’s a symbol of Sanibel Island and is surrounded by greenery, as well as a shell filled beach. History, nature and old architecture come together to give visitors a multi-faceted treat."

"You can’t make a trip to Sanibel Island without visiting the Sanibel Fishing Pier and the Sanibel Lighthouse. At the fishing pier, you’ll get great shots of local fishermen reeling in their catches. While you’re there do some local fishing yourself and get tips from the locals."

"Hirdie Girdie Gallery is a local artists' cooperative with a variety of styles and media including watercolor, oil, pastel and acrylic paintings, colored pencil and fiber, photography, Raku, pottery, basketry, sculptures, fused glass, turned wood, fiber and jewelry. All of the artwork displayed has been created by the members of their cooperative and our guest artists. You will always find a friendly and knowledgeable artist at the gallery."

"Hirdie-Girdie Gallery, located just minutes from our premier Sanibel Florida rentals, is another fantastic Sanibel art gallery. For over 20 years, Hirdie-Girdie has been supplying visitors and locals with visual stimulation and inspiration. Visit their website to learn more about the vast variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional offerings, as well as information on specific features artists."

"If you’re looking for healthy eats, The Local is a great choice. It’s close to many of the malls and a handy dining option if you’re visiting Artis-Naples. Considered to be the first farm-to-table and sea-to-table restaurant in Naples, The Local is the brainchild of Chef Owner Jeff Mitchell."

"Aside from the irony of driving 6 miles from downtown to eat local, this strip-mall farm-to-table bistro is worth the carbon footprint for fab sustainable fare, from the Mediterranean watermelon salad to the..."

"Hirdie Girdie Gallery is a local artists' cooperative with a variety of styles and media including watercolor, oil, pastel and acrylic paintings, colored pencil and fiber, photography, Raku, pottery, basketry, sculptures, fused glass, turned wood, fiber and jewelry. All of the artwork displayed has been created by the members of their cooperative and our guest artists. You will always find a friendly and knowledgeable artist at the gallery."

"Hirdie-Girdie Gallery, located just minutes from our premier Sanibel Florida rentals, is another fantastic Sanibel art gallery. For over 20 years, Hirdie-Girdie has been supplying visitors and locals with visual stimulation and inspiration. Visit their website to learn more about the vast variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional offerings, as well as information on specific features artists."

"Cold treats are a welcome indulgence on a hot day, and Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream has an assortment of cold treats available in a friendly and colorful environment. The homemade ice cream this long-standing establishment is known for comes in many unique flavors, including Sanibel Crunch and Dirty Sand Dollar. Other sweet treats that are available include gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, pastries, and gluten-free cookies."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Alessio Damato used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. For a cold, sweet treat on a hot afternoon, be sure to check out Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream."

"The Pinocchios Sanibel Store is an island vacation destination. Many say Pinocchios is the first place they come to on the island when they arrive and the last place they visit before hea..."