When you do venture off the property, you'll find that Sanibel Island offers a number of activities and adventures. From Sanibel Moorings, you're just a mile down the road from several popular East End shops and restaurants. Go another half-mile and you'll reach the historic, and still functioning, Lighthouse - perhaps the most photographed Sanibel landmark. While you're there, check out the activity at the Fishing Pier or try your hand at finding a coveted wentletrap shell.
Bicycling is a popular, scenic way to get around the island and check out renowned shops, art galleries, museums and restaurants. J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge presents fun and educational activities for the whole family, and the likelihood of spotting plenty of wildlife. The Shell Museum and the Sanibel Historic Village are also fascinating stops on the tourist trail, while the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Tarpon Bay Explorers offer hands-on nature encounters and scenic island tours that will make for a memorable stay on Sanibel. Dining opportunities range from superlative restaurants with award winning cuisine to family style and casual. Most places offer their menu as take-out.
Of course, Sanibel is surrounded by miles of gorgeous, shell-covered beach that promises plenty of fun-filled days of sunning, swimming, snorkeling and sailing. After you've sampled the beach in front of your Sanibel Moorings condo, you might want to visit other popular island spots such as Bowman's Beach on Sanibel or Blind Pass on Captiva.
If golf is your passion, Sanibel Island has two exquisite 18-hole championship courses that are open to the public.
Sanibel Island is one of the United States most popular bird-watching destinations. The island is a natural flyway terminus as well as a stopover for migrating birds. Over 240 different species of feathered friends can be found here. Many trails and birding spots can be found throughout the island.
Whether you stay for a few days or a few months, Sanibel Moorings is a vacation resort that gives guests a taste of what island living is all about.
