Links

Chamber of Commerce You’ll find plenty of fun things to do on Sanibel Island for couples & families to enjoy together… making Sanibel Island the perfect choice for your vacation. My Sanibel Official website of the City of Sanibel. You can sign up for City of Sanibel alerts, check the status of your permits, and register for your annual Business License. Sanibel Public Library Open weekdays 10 am to 3 pm. Curbside Pickup Service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sanibel Street Cam Street cams are in key locations throughout the island. It's a quick way to check out the traffic.

Charters
Adventure in Paradise Cruises Ben Hunt Fishing Charters Highly Recommend! He was out ferrying residents to and from Sanibel for free before the causeway was open!!! Stand up guy!!! He is also an amazing fishing charters guy! If your looking for Tarpoon he's your guy! Text or call Ben at 239-220-4386 Blind Date Charters Captain Brian on the Water Open and booking guided trips to North Captiva, Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key. All trips depart from McCarthy’s Marina, Captiva Island. Go shelling and stop for lunch at Cabbage Key! Call or text to book a trip. 239-989-6522 Captiva Cruises Endless Summer Charters Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Curises, Inc Jack Delaney Fishing Charters Great guy who was ferrying residents too and from Sanibel before the causeway was open! Text or Call 239-851-1344 to schedule your fishing charter today! Native Guides Experience an authentic view of Southwest Florida’s world renowned coastal estuaries and barrier islands of Sanibel, Captiva, and Cayo Costa with Native Guides Captain John Houston and Captain Colin Carpenter. We provide personalized private charters for parties of up to six people and are dedicated to offering the best experiences in fishing, wildlife viewing, and shelling our area has to offer. New Wave Eco Charters Specialize in guided private eco tours around the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Sanibel Sportfishing Charters Address: 940 S Yachtsman Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 Phone: (508) 808-2988

Churches
Captiva Chapel by the Sea Saint Micheal & All Angels Episcopal Church Sanibel Community Church Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ St. Isabel Catholic Church

Professional Services
Ace Hardware Bank of the Islands Bridget Vandenburgh Interiors Chase Bank Heidrick & Co. Insurance Law Office of Janet Stickland Rebel Gas Station SanCap Pak-n-Ship Sanibel Captiva Community Bank

Rental Equipment
Billy's Bike Rentals Finnimore's Bike & Beach Rental Island Rental Services Sanibel Carts YOLO Watersports

Restaurants
Blue Giraffe Blue Rendez-Vous Cielo Doc Ford's Grandma Dot's Food Truck Great White Grill Huxter's Food Truck Island Pizza Mucky Duck Mudbugs Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel Deli Sanibel Grill Sweet Melissa's The Shack Timbers Traders Tutti Pazzi

Retail & Grocery Stores
Footloose H20 Outfitters Jerry's Supermarket Nanny's of Sanibel Nannys of Sanibel Rachel Pierce Art Gallery & Market Sanibel Spirits Sanibel Surf Shop Sea Oats Day Spa The Island Store Timber's Fish Market Tower Gallery Art Co-Op Whitney's Bait and Tackle

Sports
Sanibel Bicycling Club Come Cycle with Us! We Welcome Riders of All Abilities. Sanibel Island Fishing Club Love to fish? Want to learn more about fishing, conservation of our fisheries, and safety in boating and fishing. We have monthly meetings that feature local experts in these fields. We conduct a few social events each year and have a lot of fun! Sanibel Island Golf Club

Things to Do & See
Adventure Sea Kayak A wildlife tour and eco adventure company located on Captiva Island, Florida Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. The best place to start is the FREE Visitor and Education Center. There you can get information and brochures, visit the nature store, explore the exhibits. Then you can walk, bike, drive the four-mile Wildlife Drive, access three walking trails and two canoe launches from it. You can walk or bike the Bailey Tract too, an interior part of the refuge dominated by freshwater plants and wildlife. The refuge is home to more than 245 bird species, so birdwatching and photography are fabulous. Wildlife Drive entrance fees: $10 for motor vehicles, $1 for pedestrians and cyclists older than age 15. U.S. National Park passes are valid. The Drive is closed on Fridays to give the birds a rest. Historical Village & Sanibel Museum Sanibel Historical Museum and Village was founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve and share Sanibel history. National Shell Museum The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is a natural history museum that educates, inspires, builds community, and connects people through their love of shells, the diverse animals that create them, and the natural environment. Sanibel Community House A cornerstone in the Sanibel Community, this non-profit is a gathering place. The Community House mission is “To enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.” Sanibel Farmers Market Open every Sunday, 9-1, Oct - May. Due to Hurricane Ian we will now be located in a temporary location at Jerry's parking lot. SCCF (Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation) Tarpoon Bay Exploreres A licensed concession of Ding Darling, Tarpon Bay Explorers offers an array of tours and cruises packed with environment education. You can rent everything from kayaks and bikes to motorized canoes, and enjoy a day of exploration on the water.

Visit & Get Involved
BIG ARTS We are so happy to report that BIG ARTS is one of the few intact, standing buildings in good condition. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) The CROW is a teaching hospital and visitor education center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education and conservation medicine. Ding Darling Wildlife Society “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, the non-profit Friends of the Refuge organization, supports the J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex through the generation of independent funds to undertake student education, internships, research projects, informational literature, advocacy, land acquisition and facility enhancements. F.I.S.H of SanCap FISH was launched nearly 40 years ago from the kitchens and vehicles of island residents, who wanted to make their Sanibel-Captiva community a better place to live, work and visit. Sanibel Sea School With camps for kids and adults, the Sanibel Sea School is a popular educational source for the whole family. The school has opened new locations and now offers more programs than before, therefore, they are always welcoming willing volunteers. SantivaIslanders The Santiva Islanders is a non-profit organization providing social, recreational, wellness, and educational activities for all adult Islanders. We serve Sanibel, Captiva, and the surrounding area. Whether you are a year-round resident, part-time resident, or visitor, please join us for lots of camaraderie! We offer guided tours of many waterways in the Sanibel and Captiva area. One of our most popular trips is kayaking through the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, where guests can view extraordinary wildlife, such as spotting a Roseate Spoonbill, while paddling through the mangrove tunnels. Other popular trips include kayaking through the many canals on Sanibel, perhaps you will spot our beloved Manatees?