After two years of postponements due to the pandemic, Sanibel and Captiva are ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday once again, including its famous parade and fireworks!
Residents and visitors are invited to gather along Periwinkle Way early on July 4th (which is a...
For over a year now, the tolls at the Sanibel Causeway have been unmanned. Originally, cash collections were suspended, and booths were closed to protect employees and the public as the COVID-19 pandemic began across the state and the world. Proceeds were collected through what...
On Wednesday, August 12, a small Piper airplane known for towing banners for advertising (usually Geico or the Sanibel Outlets), developed engine trouble and had to make an emergency landing on the Sanibel Island beach near Beach Access #6 (close to the Blue Dolphin Cottages). ...
Most of Sanibel Holiday’s guests arrive on Saturdays. If there’s one thing we are sure to mention as you check in, it’s to head for the Farmer’s Market the following Sunday.
We are VERY happy to announce that the Sanibel Farmer’s Market returns Sunday, October...
One of the major attractions on Sanibel (besides the shells) is the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, a Federal Wilderness Area meant to be a habitat for migratory birds and other area species, especially threatened and endangered. It’s named after political cartoonist and conservationist...
Practically any location to stay on Sanibel is desirable, but the most popular view at any location is the beach view, and the best BEACH view is the Gulf-Front. Looking straight out to water as dolphins swim by or pelicans dive down for a meal. ...
Do you find booking online vacation travel cumbersome and confusing? Well, you are not alone! It is getting harder and harder to wade through the copious number of online travel agents (OTA's) like VRBO, Airbnb and Expedia to make sure you are finding the best...
Sea Turtle Season Has Begun!
On Monday we had our first sea turtle nest of the 2018 season!
For only the 3rd time in the history of the SCCF Sea Turtle Program, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nested on Sanibel Island! The Kemp's ridley...
