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Visiting Sanibel Island, FL


When the weather up north turns cool, birds and birdwatchers flock to Sanibel Island, famous for its large wildlife and bird refuge. Occupying almost a third of the island, the JN(Ding) Darling Natural Wildlife Refuge is home to many rare species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Anyone interested in the inner workings of our fragile ecosystems will not want to miss it. Seashell collecting is another big activity on Sanibel. Grab a bucket and scour the beach for colourful conches and molluscs... more » When the weather up north turns cool, birds and birdwatchers flock to Sanibel Island, famous for its large wildlife and bird refuge. Occupying almost a third of the island, the JN(Ding) Darling Natural Wildlife Refuge is home to many rare species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Anyone interested in the inner workings of our fragile ecosystems will not want to miss it. Seashell collecting is another big activity on Sanibel. Grab a bucket and scour the beach for colourful conches and molluscs. Then head out to the Sanibel Island Lighthouse. It's not open for tours but can be viewed from an adjoining park area. The island is extremely laid-back and lounging on the beach with a juicy novel is as good a plan as any. « less

Traveller Advice on Sanibel Island

543 Hotels & Accommodations

20 Things to Do

44 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
1 in 2 cm
Dec
73°F 22°C
54°F 12°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
71°F 21°C
51°F 10°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
74°F 23°C
54°F 12°C
1 in 2 cm
Mar
78°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
1 in 2 cm
Apr
81°F 27°C
61°F 16°C
1 in 2 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Tuesday
24 Nov
Hi:
76°F 24°C
Lo:
65°F 18°C

Reviews you can trust

Ellington's Jazz Bar and Restaurant

22 Nov 2009

If you are looking for great food, great service and great entertainment, then Ellington’s Jazz Club on Sanibel Island is not the place to go. On the other hand if, you are looking for average food...more

Il Tesoro Italian Restaurant

21 Nov 2009

This is a review from Sunday, September 6th. Where do I start.....this was a meal where you just want to slap yourself to ensure you it is not a nightmare. However, in reading some of the other...more

The Mermaid Restaurant and Bar

21 Nov 2009

We ate here the last day before the restaurant closed for vacation after Labor Day, which apparently a lot of Sanibel does in September. We sat outside and the atmosphere was nice. Our server...more

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