A Great Honor: Readers Digest Names Sanibel as Florida’s Most Charming Small Town
We all know that Sanibel Island is a gem and one of the best places on the planet, but it’s always nice to see other people saying it too! Reader’s Digest recently named Sanibel as Florida’s Most Charming Small Town. In their kind write-up, they spotlighted our amazing beaches, seashells, and wildlife. What makes Sanibel so special?
Sanibel Is Known for Beaches and Shells
Sanibel is known as a barrier island, which means that it is oriented horizontally instead of North-South like many other islands. As a result, Sanibel Island gets a disproportionate amount of shells. In fact, people from all over the world flock to Sanibel to try their hand at shelling, and the island hosts a shell show every year.
The beaches are designed with something for everyone. The Causeway Beaches are perfect for windsurfing and picnicking, and you can pull your car up to the water’s edge. Lighthouse Beach is the location of the historic Sanibel Lighthouse, and you can enjoy fishing off the T-dock fishing pier or walking on the nature trail through the wetlands. Want to learn more about the beaches? Click here.
Sanibel Is Known for Wildlife
One of the most notable destinations in Sanibel is the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This amazing refuge is home to wildlife that is hard to find in many other places, and the refuge also offers educational programs, fishing, birding, photography opportunities, biking, boating, and more. There are also numerous trails that make it easy to take in the beauty of the refuge. The longest trail is a 4-mile round trip trail that gives you the chance to see night herons, white ibises, and alligators.
Sanibel Is Known for Delicious Food
Finally, Sanibel is also known for its amazing food. We’ve covered some of our favorite places to eat on the island on our blog, and there are constantly new restaurants opening and other restaurants re-opening as the recovery from Hurricane Ian continues. From all-day breakfast in a charming environment at the Over Easy Café to key lime pie made with local ingredients at Gramma Dot’s, there is something for everyone.
Contact Kingfisher Vacation Rentals to Learn More about Sanibel Island Properties
At Kingfisher Vacation Rentals we choose vacation rentals over hotels every time! We are actively open and assisting owners every day with their recovery process. We’re also ready to bring new properties into our award-winning program. If you are interested in discussing how our unmatched marketing approach and comprehensive owner services will benefit you, call today! For more information about Sanibel and Captiva, visit our website, email us at info@gokingfisher.com, stop by our Captiva office, or give us a call today at 239-472-2100.