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Things to do in Sanibel: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Sanibel, Florida, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Active Adventures on Sanibel

5 stops · about 8 hr 45 min of stops · ~$100 per person

Embark on an action-packed day of biking, kayaking, and hiking across Sanibel Island, fueled by delicious local seafood and island-style meals.

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    Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant

    362 Periwinkle Way #2, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
    Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant, Sanibel

    Start early with sweet hotcakes or a savory scrambler at this highly rated local favorite near the lighthouse.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Tarpon Bay Explorers

    900 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
    Tarpon Bay Explorers, Sanibel

    Take a guided kayak tour through the mangrove tunnels of the Commodore Creek Trail to spot manatees and marine life.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille

    2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
    Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Sanibel

    Refuel with their famous Yucatan shrimp and a refreshing signature Mojito in a lively sports-pub atmosphere.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

    1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
    J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel

    Rent a bike or hike along Wildlife Drive to explore the sprawling preservation lands filled with roseate spoonbills and alligators.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    Bowman's Beach

    Bowman's Beach Parking, 1700 Bowmans Beach Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
    Bowman's Beach, Sanibel

    Walk the pristine trails to the beach and search for rare shells while watching a spectacular Gulf Coast sunset.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$5 per person · Directions

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