Nicole's Guidebook
Best beach spots
Sanibel Lighthouse beach is the best beach to catch a little R&R. Low key and perfect atmosphere to enjoy just as is. New and well maintained bath houses are located here.
Sanibel Lighthouse
112 Periwinkle WayYou’ll find an awesome tiki bar, beach side dining and live music here! What more could you ask for?
6 locals recommend
DiamondHead Beach Resort - Fort Myers Beach
2000 Estero BlvdYou’ll find an awesome tiki bar, beach side dining and live music here! What more could you ask for?
Looking for some sun AND fun? The Lani Kai is your ultimate destination. This beach front resort which offers a public beach bar, music/events and also accommodating daily beach lounge rentals is for you! Local tip: try a frozen Rum Runner!
47 locals recommend
Lani Kai Island Resort
1400 Estero BlvdLooking for some sun AND fun? The Lani Kai is your ultimate destination. This beach front resort which offers a public beach bar, music/events and also accommodating daily beach lounge rentals is for you! Local tip: try a frozen Rum Runner!
Hate to leave the fur babies at home? This dog friendly beach will appease both you and your furry friend.
104 locals recommend
Bonita Beach Dog Park
8800 Estero BlvdHate to leave the fur babies at home? This dog friendly beach will appease both you and your furry friend.
Ready to sit front row at the absolute best sunset of your life? Good, because you’re here. Pack a cooler, pop the trunk and enjoy the sunset waterside.
14 locals recommend
Causeway Islands Park
19931 Sanibel CausewayReady to sit front row at the absolute best sunset of your life? Good, because you’re here. Pack a cooler, pop the trunk and enjoy the sunset waterside.
Food scene
Waterfront dining at the Port Sanibel Marina. Probably, one of the best kept secrets in the area. 10/10 happy hour, live music and tucked away just enough to escape the crowds!
23 locals recommend
Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar
14301 Port Comfort RdWaterfront dining at the Port Sanibel Marina. Probably, one of the best kept secrets in the area. 10/10 happy hour, live music and tucked away just enough to escape the crowds!
This is Florida, you can never see enough of the water. Enjoy lunch/dinner waterside under the Fort Myers Beach bridge here. The ceviche is the bees knees!
144 locals recommend
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Ft. Myers Beach
708 Fishermans WharfThis is Florida, you can never see enough of the water. Enjoy lunch/dinner waterside under the Fort Myers Beach bridge here. The ceviche is the bees knees!
If pizza is your thing, then look no further. As a proud, self proclaimed foodie and Jersey native this pizza takes the cake! Enjoy dine in, take out or delivery here!
8 locals recommend
Citrola's Italian Restaurant on McGregor
16740 McGregor BlvdIf pizza is your thing, then look no further. As a proud, self proclaimed foodie and Jersey native this pizza takes the cake! Enjoy dine in, take out or delivery here!
THE best Italian food and conveniently located within walking distance.
6 locals recommend
Terra Nostra Ristorante
15880 San Carlos BlvdTHE best Italian food and conveniently located within walking distance.
LYNQ
16230 Summerlin RoadCan’t decide? Lynq offers a wide variety menu with an exquisite ambience.
Who doesn’t love a good dive? Dive into paradise at this locals favorite, live music and fresh seafood waterside.
8 locals recommend
Nauti Turtle Bar
19001 San Carlos BlvdWho doesn’t love a good dive? Dive into paradise at this locals favorite, live music and fresh seafood waterside.
Another view friendly location just before the Sanibel bridge. Say hello to the fish just below your beverage at the bar as you swing from their unique bar stools while watching the live music from above. A must see!
43 locals recommend
Bimini Bait Shack
17501 Harbour Pointe DrAnother view friendly location just before the Sanibel bridge. Say hello to the fish just below your beverage at the bar as you swing from their unique bar stools while watching the live music from above. A must see!
If you have a sweet tooth, then this is the place for you. Enjoy a slice of cake the size of your head and wash it down with the best espresso martini in Florida! You’ll have plenty to talk about as you gaze at their interesting decor.
80 locals recommend
Bubble Room
15001 Captiva DrIf you have a sweet tooth, then this is the place for you. Enjoy a slice of cake the size of your head and wash it down with the best espresso martini in Florida! You’ll have plenty to talk about as you gaze at their interesting decor.
Sightseeing
Interested in renting a boat for the day? Hoping on a pirate ship? Scoping out another cool waterside bar/restaurant? Then this is it!
14 locals recommend
Salty Sam's Marina
2500 Main StInterested in renting a boat for the day? Hoping on a pirate ship? Scoping out another cool waterside bar/restaurant? Then this is it!
Ever heard Cheeseburger in paradise? This Jimmy Buffet classic was inspired by Cabbage Key Island. Home of the money bar which features over $100,000 of $1 dollar bills!
28 locals recommend
Cabbage Key
Ever heard Cheeseburger in paradise? This Jimmy Buffet classic was inspired by Cabbage Key Island. Home of the money bar which features over $100,000 of $1 dollar bills!
Experiences
Mini golf but make it extreme. This mini golf course has two courses to chose from, each feature sand traps, bunkers and everything a full sized course would have but condensed. Hole side drink delivery service, full bar and play ground at this location.
33 locals recommend
PopStroke
5531 Six Mile Commercial CtMini golf but make it extreme. This mini golf course has two courses to chose from, each feature sand traps, bunkers and everything a full sized course would have but condensed. Hole side drink delivery service, full bar and play ground at this location.
Love to fish? Looking to sightsee around SWFL’s most unique islands? Captain Bill will get you hooked up on fish and in to some of the best hidden restaurants off the beaten path on these barrier islands.
Endless Summer Charters
14341 Port Comfort RoadLove to fish? Looking to sightsee around SWFL’s most unique islands? Captain Bill will get you hooked up on fish and in to some of the best hidden restaurants off the beaten path on these barrier islands.
Fishing, shelling, wildlife tours you will not be disappointed with!
Catch Me If U Can Fishing Charters Sanibel
14341 Port Comfort RoadFishing, shelling, wildlife tours you will not be disappointed with!