| Visitors considering a trip to Sanibel Island, Florida | | | | take aboard boats that will take you to Cayo |
| will find there are certainly plenty of boating and | | | | Costa and North Captiva where you are certain |
| water activities to keep them happy in the local | | | | to find an abundance of beautiful and unique shells. |
| area. There are three rivers located in the | | | | The seasoned local guides will be sure to delight |
| immediate area; the Caloosahatchee, the Imperial | | | | you with tales about the areas cultural history. |
| and the Estero. Visitors to the area who are | | | | You might also wish to consider taking one of the |
| interested in sailing will find the Gulf to be ideal | | | | nature cruises available which are ideal for all ages |
| while the causeway is perfect for windsurfing. | | | | and provide a wonderful introduction to the local |
| The local marinas stock everything you might | | | | flora and fauna. |
| need for local water and boating activities while | | | | If you happen to have your own personal |
| local guides are always willing to share their | | | | watercraft, there are plenty of opportunities for |
| extensive knowledge regarding the tides. | | | | servicing at the many marinas scattered |
| There are many ways to become familiar with | | | | throughout the Sanibel beach area. Many of the |
| the waterways in the Sanibel area, including | | | | marinas are full service and even offer overnight |
| hopping aboard a water taxi or chartering a boat | | | | dockage. |
| with one of the many knowledgeable area | | | | Sailing more to your liking? One of the best places |
| captains. The outer islands are definitely a treat | | | | to catch a good wind is the north end of Captiva |
| and the pristine beauty you will find on the barrier | | | | Island. New to the art of sailing? Consider taking a |
| islands should not be missed during a trip to the | | | | class at the Offshore Sailing School, located at |
| area. Sanibel Island hotel accommodations run the | | | | South Seas Island Resort. |
| gamut on the islands, ranging from four-star | | | | Whether you are chartering a cruise, setting sail |
| accommodations to camping cabins. | | | | on your own watercraft or joining a shelling tour |
| Even if you are just planning a daytrip to Sanibel | | | | you will find there are plenty of activities in and |
| Island you will find plenty to keep you occupied | | | | around the local waterways in Sanibel, Florida to |
| along the local waterways, including collecting shells. | | | | make your trip enjoyable and memorable. |
| There are even shelling charter tours you can | | | | |