National Reviews:

2021 - Travel + Leisure - 17 Delightful U.S. Beach Towns With Laid-back Vibes and Stunning Coastal Views

2021 - Southern Living - The South's Best Beach Towns 2021

2021 - Touropia - 10 Best Beaches in Florida

2020 - Southern Living - Sanibel Island Named Best Beaches for Shelling

2015 - US News Travel – Sanibel Island ranked #3 for Best Family Beach Vacations
2015 - FamilyFun Travel Awards – Sanibel Island ranked #1 family travel destination

2014 - U.S. News Travel Recognizes Sanibel Island’s Bowman’s Beach in the Top 10 Best Beaches in the World

2014 - BuzzFeed - Sanibel Ranked #1 on 11 Stunning Florida Towns You Need to Visit

2014 - CNN Travel – 10 Best Budget Vacations for spring – Sanibel Island

2013 - Coastal Living - America's Happiest Seaside Towns - Sanibel Island #3 

2013 - Conde Nast - 5 Perfect Weekends in Florida - Sanibel and Captiva 
2012 - USA Today - 10 Great Places for Families to Escape the Snow; and Best Beach Towns in Florida - Sanibel Island
2011 - Florida Monthly Magazine - Best Shelling - Sanibel Island, Captiva Island Honorable Mention
2011 - Frommer's - Arthur Frommer's 10 Favorite Travel Destinations - Sanibel Island #1 
2011 - Conde Nast Traveler - Best Kayaking - Sanibel Island
2010 - Travel Channel - Top 10 Beaches in Florida - Sanibel Island and Captiva Island

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Island Beach Club - 310C

2265 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA

Sanibel Island Fun Facts:

0 traffic lights

1/2+ of the island is made up of wildlife refuges

3 main roads

12 miles long and 2 miles wide

15 miles of beautiful, natural beaches

20 miles southwest of Fort Myers

25 miles of bike trails

50 kinds of fishes

230 kinds of birds

250 kinds of sea shells