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Guide to Sanibel

Where to go, eat and what’s nearby in Sanibel: addresses, phone numbers and opening hours.

Weather · Sanibel
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo

Sun · Sanibel
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
18:52
Day length
11:19
Air quality · Sanibel
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Air quality data: Open-Meteo

Things to Do

What to see in Sanibel

Section
Churches & temples 3 places Museums & galleries 5 places Theaters & cinemas 1 place Nature reserves & national parks 3 places Sports & fitness 2 places Fishing & boating 3 places Spas & saunas 2 places Attractions & theme parks 8 places Routes 14 routes
Culture

Museums & galleries in Sanibel

All 5
Popular place
Museum 4.6
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium
Closed opens at 10:00 AM
Cultural center 4.9
BIG ARTS Sanibel
Closed
Tourist attraction 4.7
Hirdie-Girdie Gallery
Museum 4.7
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
Closed opens at 10:00 AM
Events

Events in Sanibel

All events
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 PM The Shining Film · BIG ARTS Sanibel Tue, Oct 27 Orchid & Succulent Planters Talks, classes & workshops · BIG ARTS Sanibel Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse Other · BIG ARTS Sanibel Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 PM Artist Talk – Marie-Chloé Duval Talks, classes & workshops · BIG ARTS Sanibel Fri, Oct 30, 5:00 PM Artist Reception – “Currents” Other · BIG ARTS Sanibel
Food & Drink

Where to eat in Sanibel

Section
Restaurants 20 places Bars & pubs 7 places Cafés & bakeries 8 places Delivery & catering 3 places Restaurant & cafe chains 2 chains

Restaurants in Sanibel

All 20
Popular place
Seafood restaurant 4.6
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
Closed opens at 11:00 AM
Popular place
Cajun restaurant 4.6
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen
Closed opens at 11:00 AM
Restaurant 4.6
Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island
Open until 2:00 PM
Pizza restaurant 4.0
Island Pizza Restaurant
Closed opens at 11:00 AM

Cafés & bakeries in Sanibel

All 8
Popular place
Grocery store 4.6
Jerry's Foods
Open until 9:00 PM
Restaurant 4.6
Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island
Open until 2:00 PM
Grocery store 4.7
Bailey's General Store
Closed opens at 8:00 AM
Popular place
Cafe 4.7
Over Easy Cafe
Open until 2:00 PM
Q&A

What people ask about Sanibel

All questions
1answer What is the best seafood restaurant on Sanibel Island? Top rated in Sanibel, going by ratings and popularity: Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Bailey's General Store and Jerry's Foods. Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is the standout — rated 4.6★. There are 7 seafood restaurants in… Seafood Frequently asked
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Shopping

Shopping

Shopping malls 4 places Shops 16 places Markets 4 places

Markets in Sanibel

All 4
Popular place
Grocery store 4.6
Jerry's Foods
Open until 9:00 PM
Seafood restaurant 4.4
Timbers Restaurant
Closed opens at 5:00 PM
Grocery store 4.7
Bailey's General Store
Closed opens at 8:00 AM
Farmers' market 4.7
Sanibel Island Farmers Market
Closed
Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Section
Hotels & resorts 5 places B&Bs & inns 1 place Camping 1 place

Hotels & resorts in Sanibel

All 5
Resort hotel 4.4
Colony Inn
Hotel 4.4
Song of the Sea
Popular place
Inn 4.5
Seaside Inn
Resort hotel 4.7
Sanibel Beach Club
Newcomers & Visitors

For newcomers and visitors

Exchange rates updated daily Insurance 1 place Car & bike rental 1 place Newcomers' questions questions & answers
Directory

Directory

Section
Statistics by year, official sources Weather updated daily Holidays & days off updated daily Emergency numbers reference Schools & education 1 place Hospitals & pharmacies 2 places Sports & fitness 2 places Doctors & dentists 1 place Home repair & services 5 places Beauty & barbers 2 places
Statistics · by year, official sources
Sanibel in numbers
Open the figures
6,303 Population · 2025 67.3years Median age · 2024 $957K Median home value · 2024 85 °F Average daily high · 1991–2020
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