Tour Sanibel Island Florida With A Fellow Beach Lover!

Usually we do beautiful pictures of Florida beaches, but I loved this unique shot just to show the raw magnetism of the Florida beach scene.

Anyhow, here is a great article from a fellow beach lover about the Sanibel Island area of Florida.

Another Site Build It site, this one delivers great information about one of Florida's best vacation spots & best beaches. - Enjoy!!

Sanibel Florida is a name synonymous with paradise. Famous for its miles of pristine beaches, shelling, wildlife and seclusion, beach enthusiasts won’t want to miss a trip to her crystal waters just off mainland Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

About the size of Manhattan Island, Sanibel Island is about 12 miles log and up to 3 miles wide, offering wide, white sand beaches on both the bay and gulf sides of the island.

Adding to its appeal is a shoreline lacking an undertow that gently slopes into the surrounding water without drop-offs or typical ocean debris, like seaweed or rocks.

An adult can wade up to 500 yards off the coast before the water is high enough to cover their head, and children can play among the waves without the threat of being swept away by an undertow.

Both residents and visitors protect Sanibel’s beauty, and you won’t find contamination or deterioration of the shoreline that is common at other vacation hot spots. It’s no wonder that Sanibel is a family favorite among United States vacation destinations.

Travelers in search of seaside treasure may be familiar with one of Sanibel’s many claims to fame – her seashells. Sanibel’s position in the Gulf of Mexico allows for storms and hurricanes to sweep shells from the gulf floor right up onto Sanibel’s shore. Children and adults alike can find themselves with a full seashell collection after only a day or two on the beach.

In addition to shelling life, Sanibel’s waters attract rich ocean life such as manatees and dolphins. It is not uncommon for a mother dolphin to bring her baby up to visit people in the waves.

Sport fishing is a popular island activity, with boat rentals available all over the island, and birdwatchers find an amazing array of both ocean fowl and wetland fowl along the beach or at Sanibel’s “Ding” Darling Wildlife Reserve located on the island.

When you’ve had fun in the sun and are ready for other forms of vacation entertainment, Sanibel Island will not disappoint you. Theater, art galleries, fine dining and shopping abound.

Quaint island shops give way to luxurious island culture along Sanibel’s Periwinkle Way. Bike trails lead you throughout the island to explore some of the greatest art, gourmet food and music available in the United States.

Everything is luxurious and everything is casual. You can enjoy the riches of a romantic and decadent getaway with the excitement of a pirate escapade without changing out of your swimsuit and flip-flops.

One visit to the shores of Sanibel Florida and you’ll find that nothing in the United States rivals this tropical playland that has been a vacation favorite since the early 1900’s.

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