Sanibel Captiva Tourist Attractions
Adventure Cat
Adventure Cat is a 47-foot catamaran that offers private chartered day trip sailing around southwest Florida waters or three-day trips to Dry Tortugas and/or Key West. The vessel will hold 12 guests plus crew. Some suggestions for day trips: Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Cayo Costa, Marco Island, or a sunset cruise. Feel free to bring your own food and beverage or have it catered. Please remember to feed the captain and crew. And get ready for a great day! Call: 941-826-7566. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
3075 San-Cap Road. Hours: 10am-4pm Tues-Sun; Closed Mondays. The Shell Museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. Exhibits are devoted to shells in art and history, shell habitats, rare specimens, fossil shells and local Sanibel-Captiva shells. Museum members and children 7 & under are free, youths 8 to 16 are $3, adults 17 and up - $5. Group rates and tour information available. 941-395-2233
BIG Arts
Barrier Island Group for the Arts (BIG Arts), formed by a group of Sanibel artists in 1979, has grown to a three building complex including the 400 seat Schein Hall, classrooms, workshops, and an art gallery. Each year BIG Arts sponsors the Great Performers Series of musical events. 941-395-0900
Captain Bob's Excellent AdventureCaptain Bob's Excellent Adventure is exactly that -- featuring alligators and airboats; birds and excitement! This half-day, half-price Everglades eco-tour is Florida's best entertainment value. Call Toll Free: 1-888-847-9074.
Captiva CruisesCruise to the famous island destinations of Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and Boca Grande or select the Photo Safari Cruise. On board you'll enjoy interesting commentary and unforgettable scenery.
Dolphins jumping in the wake of the boat is a favorite attraction. Yachtsmen, young and old enjoy first class service aboard our spacious and comfortable vessels. For reservations and information please call 941-472-5300.
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.)3883 San-Cap Road. Non-profit veterinary hospital dedicated to rehabilitation and return to the wild of ill, injured and orphaned native wildlife. Thousands of patients - from all over Southwest Florida - are received annually. C.R.O.W. also participates in wildlife studies and sponsors educational programs. Tours 11am Mon-Fri, 1pm Sunday, no tours on Saturday. $3 requested donation. 941-472-3644
The Children's Science CenterThe Children's Science Center is a "hands on" self-guided museum with exhibits focusing on math, science and technology. The Science Center is located at 2915 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33909. 941-997-0012
website: www.childrenssciencecenter.org/
E-mail Address: scicenter@hotmail.com
Discover Science, Discover Us.
Everglades Day SafariAn Everglades eco-tour of bird watching and wildlife photography of alligators, panthers, manatees, reptiles and other zoological and botanical interests in southwest Florida's Big Cypress preserve and Everglades outback. A full day of nature by riverboat, hiking, airboats and van exploration with highly trained guides. Let us do the driving. Departs daily from Sanibel, Ft. Myers Beach and Naples/Marco Island area. For reservations and information, call 941-472-1559.
Everglades Eco Tours-Fossil Expeditions
An opportunity to see alligators, crocodiles, panthers, manatees, river otters, wild hogs, song and wading birds. Enjoy a peaceful riverboat ride through the "Walking Trees," the largest mangrove forest in the world. Take a boardwalk stroll through a lush cypress swamp, where 500 year-old trees and endangered plants and animals reside. 800-304-9432
J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Effective Friday Sept. 21, through Friday, Oct. 12, Wildlife Drive at the Wildlife Refuge will be closed to ALL visitors. However, the 2.5 mile Indigo Trail will be open to hikers, although some sections may be under water.
On Oct. 13th, in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Wee (Oct. 13-21), Wildlife Drive will re-open for all forms of visitation - vehicles, walkers, bicyclists, and tram tours. It will completely close again on Oct. 22 until further notice (likely sometime in December.)
During the closures, visitors will be able to see the refuge in a new light. Tarpon Bay Recreation's pontoon boat, the Estero Explorer, will provide narrated tours of the refuge from the waters of Pine Island Sound and Tarpon Bay. Costs of these tours will be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 years old and younger. For more info and reservations call 941-472-8900.
Also visit the Tarpon Bay Marina Center for canoe and kayak rentals, bike rentals and independent or guided canoe and kayak tours around Tarpon Bay. For reservations call 941-472-8900 for reservations.
Mel Fisher's Treasure ExhibitLost at sea in 1622 the treasure of the Spanish galleon the Nuesta Senora de Atocha is here for you to discover at Mel fisher's Treasure Company. This museum quality exhibit includes over 41 million dollars worth of stunning gold, silver, 'pieces of eight', and other fascinating artifacts. Spectacular treasure is also for sale, complete with a certificate of authenticity. 2353 Periwinkle Way. Just 2.4 miles from the Sanibel Causeway in the Winds Plaza, back building, upstairs.
941-395-3473
2353 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Old Town Sanibel
Website: http://www.sanibeltreasure.com
E-mail: sanibeltreasure@worldnet.att.net
Just footsteps to Gulf & Bay world famous shelling beaches, stroll to quaint village shops, grocery, deli and one of the island's best breakfast and lunch cafes. Visit nearby the historic Lighthouse, fishing pier, marina and nature walks. All just a short walk or bike ride from one of the four quaint inns and cottages in Old Town Sanibel.
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation CenterMile Marker 1, San-Cap Road. Hours: 8:30am-3pm Mon-Fri during the summer, 8:30am-4pm Mon-Sat during winter months. A not-for-profit organization dedicated to conserving the island's natural resources. Several miles of walking trails, exhibits, marine touch tank, native plant nursery and nature store. Nominal admission fee. 941-472-2329
Sanibel LighthouseEast end of Sanibel, public parking at the beach at east end of Periwinkle Way. First lit in August 1884. Since 1950, the U.S. Coast Guard property at the lighthouse has been a wildlife refuge.
Sanibel Historic Village & Museum is located at 950 Dunlop Road next to City Hall. The Village and Museum is closed until November.
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