Sanibel Vacation Rentals

J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Refuge Concession and Guide Services – Tarpon Bay Explorers at the J. N. “Ding” Darling Natinal Wildlife Refuge offers the best wildlife viewing and educational tours including Tram Tours of Wildlife Drive, guided kayak tours along the Commodore Creek Water Trail or to the Rookery Islands and private fishing charters. Also, the Sea Life and Nature Cruise (aboard a 26-passenger {handicap accessible} pontoon boat) is the perfect way to see Tarpon Bay with no paddling required.  This tour includes a 30-minute Touch Tank Exploration and is great for all ages to see and learn about the creatures that live above, at, and below the bay surface. There are also Breakfast and Evening cruises!  A full-day eco-adventure in the Florida Everglades is the newest offering by the Everglades Explorers.  This tour includes an airboat ride, a boardwalk, a wilflife drive, and much more.  Tarpon Bay Explorers also rent kayaks/canoes, motorized fishing canoes, fishing tackle, bicycles, and more.  Check on their website  for more more information and to make reservations:   http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com

Sanibel Island Things to Do

Captiva Cruises have some new ones in addition to their standards.  The Science at Sea cruise and the Sailing Under the  Stars both are fun (www.captivacruises.com)

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation  (SCCF)  has a lot of activities involving butterflies, turtles, native plants, and other indigenous things and activities.  One of their new ones is the Caloosahatchee Oxbow and Riverlore Cruise.  It will take you back in time. (www.sccf.org)

 Big Arts always has something going on that is enjoyable and worthwhile.   Check out their website at www.bigarts.org and click on calendar.

Biking is always a joy on Sanibel.  The island has miles of trails that are safe and interesting.

A Wonderland of Nature in Sanibel Island

Watching manatees and dolphins in Sanibel Island is a wonder to behold. This is just one of the many sights of nature you will experience during your Pointe Santo Sanibel Island vacation.

Sanibel Island Arts Organization Joining Forces

$1 Million Gift Endowment Insures Live Theater on Sanibel Island.
Two Sanibel arts organizations announced their intention to join forces.
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater will become part of the BIG ARTS