What to do and see in Sanibel Island, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Captain Ben Biery offers fishing, shelling, nature tours, and custom boat excursions near Sanibel and Captiva, FL.

We offer fishing charters on the back bay waters of Sanibel and Captiva Islands and near shore wrecks. In addition, we do shelling trips, dolphin watching and nature trips, sunset cruise, you choose and customize your adventure to your liking.

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is your official source when visiting our beautiful islands. Stop in for information on lodging, restaurants, activities, shopping, attractions, and much more!

Sanibel Island Cruise Line offers exciting cruises on the waters of San Carlos Bay, Pine Island Sound and along the gulfside beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, upper Captiva to Costa. Cruise and at no extra costi the use of Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards, sea doo sea scooters (for snorkeling) and snorkel gear. Each of our 30ft Century boats can easily accommodate your party of up to 6 guests and are powered by twin 225hp and 250hp outboard engines, a T-top for shade and restroom for your comfort.

Sanibel Sea School is dedicated to vibrantly teaching children and adults about marine ecosystems. We use the barrier island habitats of Sanibel and Captiva to give our students an opportunity to touch, feel, and understand their surroundings. Thanks to the nature of field education, we provide a rich ocean experience that will invigorate students for a lifetime of appreciation and responsibility. We offer transformative education. It's more than an experience, it changes the way we live.

Sanibel Public Library offers numerous services to patrons. In addition to books, the library contains an extensive AV collection, consisting of many entertaining, teaching, and how-to videos, books on both CD and digital format, plus DVDs, and music CDs. The Library provides public internet access, high speed WiFi, as well as printing services—no Library card required. If you do not live in Lee County Florida, you may purchase a Visitor Card for $10, good for one year. Use the Visitor Card to check out books, movies, cooking kits, museum passes, music, magazines, and more—up to 30 items at one time. Also use your Visitor Card to download eBooks, magazines and audiobooks, and stream movies and music through the Library's eShelf collection. Sanibel Public Library hosts programs for kids of all ages throughout the year including storytimes, makerspace events, and special guests. Events are listed at the Library's online calendar.

Founded in 2008, The Sanibel Island Farmers Market is held at City Hall, Sundays, 8am - 1pm, October thru end of May. This open air market features over 40 vendors including: local produce, baked goods, live plants, fresh seafood, cheese, pasta, meats, honey, pet treats, prepared foods, organics and so much more. We will be closed on November 11 due to Veteran's Day event, but will be open on Monday November 12th. We are open on Easter Sunday.

Hey Mon Sanibel provides trips and cruises in and around Sanibel and the Pine Island Sound area. Included activities are fishing, shelling, birding, sunset and canal cruises, bar and restaurant cruises. NOTE: Spread the word not the virus! Hey Mon Sanibel is open for business and still giving guests a wonderful experience on the water. We are cleaning rods and reels and washing down the boat after every trip to ensure you not only have fun but have a healthy environment. Our trips have a maximum of six people all of whom are your friends or family. Fishing is great! Also consider calling Captain Peter to take you to a remote beach for shelling. Give us a call and we’ll do our best to get you out on the water!

Independent bookstore located on sunny Sanibel, FL. We have 5 separate buildings and 2 locations filled to the brim with books. With over 90,000 titles, it's easy to get into trouble! Give us a call or come on in!