Sanibel Island not only has outdoor activities to keep you busy, it also has a number of compelling and exciting attractions to visit during your Florida island vacation stay at Sandalfoot Condominiums. Highlights are:

The historic 1800's Sanibel Lighthouse, originally lit in 1884, is one of the most photographed and popular attractions. Situated on the east end of Sanibel Island, this is one diversion you can’t miss, especially since it’s only a short one-mile stroll from Sandalfoot. Adding to the romance of this tropical island, the lighthouse is lit every night!

The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel offers Broadway style musical entertainment for the entire family! The Schoolhouse Theater, located at 2200 Periwinkle Way, is a great way to end a day of island exploration!

The Barrier Island Group for the Arts (Big Arts) stands for just what its name implies. It promotes the arts on the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva in a big way! Big Arts is dedicated to fostering art, dance, music, theater, and literature and proves this by conducting over 150 workshops and concerts a year, as well as housing a 414-seat performing arts theater, and studios for art, music, dance, and education. Big Arts is located at 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel.

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the main highlights of visiting Sanibel Island. This 6,300-acre wildlife preserve is home to 238 species of birds, 50 types of reptiles, and 32 different kinds of mammals. Visitors experience this refuge in a variety of different ways. There are walking and biking paths, or if you don’t feel that ambitious, you can relax in the comfort of your own car. Another perfect Florida vacation idea is the Tarpon Bay Explorers narrated tram tours, as well as canoe and kayak tours, to educate visitors on all of the different species of plant and animal life that abound. Get up close and personal with the refuge’s marine life at Tarpon Bay Explorers’ marine life touch tank! “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of Florida’s most treasured spots that you will not want to miss! Its tranquil atmosphere makes one stop to think, “This is how life is supposed to be!”

The leisurely pace of life draws many visitors to Sanibel from all over the world. Visit the Sanibel Historical Village & Museum and get a sense of the pace of life back in the early 1900's! Here, you’ll observe what life was like on the islands by viewing historic and original buildings including a 1913 house, a 1926 tea room, the 1926 Sanibel Post Office, the first Sanibel schoolhouse, and the home of one of the famous Sanibel Lighthouse keepers. Inside the historic buildings are genuine 1900's items. The museum is located at 950 Dunlop Road.

The entire family will enjoy their Florida vacation with a day at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Center. Dedicated to the preservation of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, the organization offers guided tours along 4 ½ miles of nature trails, a butterfly exhibit, and an observation tower. The center is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road.