The Dunes
Sanibel
Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach
Ft Myers Beach 3hr Tiki Pub Tropical Sandbar Getaway Cruise
Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included
Top hotels in The Dunes
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Staff was wonderful, very friendly and attentive. Room was in very poor condition — needs a refurbish desperately, particularly the bathroom.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
It’s all about the location, the staff and facility. Margaritaville has it all.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
I booked a suite which wasn't cheap, only to find out it's above the office and the farthest room from the beach. The property was understaffed with one person working the Tiki Bar and one bartender in the restaurant resulting in long wait times to get a drink or food. The beach is very nice, the ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
We had a balcony directly facing the beach. It was gorgeous and the hotel was lovely, but they are still having some construction so we were woken up by the sound of a drill at 8 am.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
We were there for a week and all was great. Most days we ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant, sat out by the fire at night, did laundry in the clean laundry room and used the printer to print our boarding passes to fly home.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Room was clean, WiFi was fast
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Dunes
Shell Harbor
While Shell Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Sea School are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sanibel Isles
While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Gumbo Limbo
Though Gumbo Limbo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.
Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
