Stefanie’s guidebook

Stefanie
Stefanie’s guidebook

Sanibel/Captiva Islands

From snorkeling shallow grass flats and sandbars to shelling miles of natural, unspoiled beaches, experience what other travelers call the highlight of their vacation. Explore the beaches and bay of our islands on an unforgettable natural adventure, grab lunch or drinks at iconic island outpost restaurants only accessed by boat, and view the plentiful wildlife that makes our islands come alive. These trips are always private for up to 6 people. www.captivaecotours.com
NEW WAVE ECO CHARTERS
15951 Captiva Drive
From snorkeling shallow grass flats and sandbars to shelling miles of natural, unspoiled beaches, experience what other travelers call the highlight of their vacation. Explore the beaches and bay of our islands on an unforgettable natural adventure, grab lunch or drinks at iconic island outpost restaurants only accessed by boat, and view the plentiful wildlife that makes our islands come alive. These trips are always private for up to 6 people. www.captivaecotours.com
Great aquariums, shell displays, and my former employer :) Best gift shop on the island.
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The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd
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Great aquariums, shell displays, and my former employer :) Best gift shop on the island.
If you find an animal that needs rescue, call CROW! They have a great gift shop and educational center.
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Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) - Visitor Education Center
3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd
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If you find an animal that needs rescue, call CROW! They have a great gift shop and educational center.
Bailey Homestead Preserve, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
1300 Periwinkle Way
Great nature trails.
Amazing place to see wildlife, go at low tide to see the birds foraging. In the winter, hundreds of white pelicans can be observed on the mudflats.
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive
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Amazing place to see wildlife, go at low tide to see the birds foraging. In the winter, hundreds of white pelicans can be observed on the mudflats.
Great place to rent kayaks either guided or solo through the mangroves.
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Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Rd
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Great place to rent kayaks either guided or solo through the mangroves.
Great beach, go shelling at low tide!
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Leuchtturm von Sanibel
112 Periwinkle Way
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Great beach, go shelling at low tide!
Great place for shelling but watch out for the strong current!
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Blind Pass Beach
6491-6499 Sanibel Captiva Rd
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Great place for shelling but watch out for the strong current!
Great shelling if you walk north. Large parking lot but it is a little hike out to the beach.
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Bowman’s Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach Rd
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Great shelling if you walk north. Large parking lot but it is a little hike out to the beach.
Walk/bike the trails to spot gators and birds.
Bailey Tract
Walk/bike the trails to spot gators and birds.
Great place for coffee and a doughnut.
The Coffee Bar by Bailey's
2477 Periwinkle Way
Great place for coffee and a doughnut.
Delicious Bloody Mary and Yucatan Shrimp tacos!
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Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn Rd
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Delicious Bloody Mary and Yucatan Shrimp tacos!
Great place for drinks, food, and atmosphere.
400 Rabbits
975 Rabbit Road
Great place for drinks, food, and atmosphere.
Great lunch place.
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Blue Giraffe Restaurant
2075 Periwinkle Way
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Great lunch place.
Best breakfast place on the island!
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Over Easy Cafe
630 Tarpon Bay Rd
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Best breakfast place on the island!
Great sunset view, only restaurant on the beach on Captiva Island.
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The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse Lane
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Great sunset view, only restaurant on the beach on Captiva Island.
Great vacation drinks!
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Keylime Bistro
11509 Andy Rosse Lane
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Great vacation drinks!

Food scene

Our favorite place in Fort Myers Beach for drinks, atmosphere overlooking the water, and food!
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Dixie Fish Co.
714 Fishermans Wharf
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Our favorite place in Fort Myers Beach for drinks, atmosphere overlooking the water, and food!

Fort Myers

Highly recommend this breakfast/lunch place in Fort Myers
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McGregor Cafe
4305 McGregor Blvd
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Highly recommend this breakfast/lunch place in Fort Myers
Beautiful shallow beach with views of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. Closest beach to our place.
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San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
18201 John Morris Rd
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Beautiful shallow beach with views of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. Closest beach to our place.
Cute, romanic Italian dining.
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Citrola's Italian Restaurant on McGregor
16740 McGregor Blvd
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Cute, romanic Italian dining.
A little piece of old Florida history.
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd
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A little piece of old Florida history.
Beautiful boardwalks and nature spotting. A year round activity.
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance Blvd
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Beautiful boardwalks and nature spotting. A year round activity.
Best winter/spring hiking in the area, not busy, about an hour drive from our place. Not a summertime activity, trails are too wet and hot.
CREW Marsh Trails
4600 Corkscrew Rd
Best winter/spring hiking in the area, not busy, about an hour drive from our place. Not a summertime activity, trails are too wet and hot.