great...I look forward to hearing where you stay etc
Did the Sanibel trip the last week, weather wasn’t good but that’s not on the location.
We enjoyed the very slow pace, quiet, non traffic lights of the islands.
The biking paths are great, and though that main road from Sanibel to Captiva is boring it was still a nice place to get some exercise.
I underestimated the birding, for me that was a highlight from unusual woodpeckers to oystercatchers to bald eagles competing with ospreys. I could watch Pelicans and Terns fish all day but I’m a nerd.
Also saw a lot of snakes, fwiw, mostly smaller ones.
We saw a pair of dolphins on 2 different days right along the shore fishing, she loved that.
Some great meals and seafood, best meal was pre fixe at Blue Rendezvous. Amazingly authentic French.
Mad Hatter, and Doc Fords were good dinners too. best lunches were Sanibel Cafe(weird combos but they worked), and Grammy Dots at that busy marina.
Did a trip to Fort Myers Beach, we were not fans, total opposite of Sanibel in every way.
overall Sanibel/Captiva is good place to relax, we stayed at the Song of the Sea. It was probably overpriced but I think all that area is, but no complaints.
There is virtually no nightlife on Sanibel, or beer, but if anyone wants to relax, plan meals ahead and be in bed early it’s a nice spot outside tourist season.
