Since shelling is one of the most popular things to do on Sanibel Island, here is some advice on capturing the best shells. The best time to go hunting for shells is at low tide, which exposes more of the beach. The receding tide leaves materials all along the beach. You will find a tremendous variety of seashells. The worse the weather is, the better the shelling will be. High winds cause the shells to be stirred up and deposited on the shore. After a severe storm the seashells are absolutely amazing! Because of this, December through April is usually the best time of year to go hunting for seashells. Remember that taking any live shells is illegal, but you can take as many empty shells as you wish.
If you are not interested in collecting colorful seashells, you may enjoy a trip to Sanibel Island just simply for the beaches. You will have to pay to park on the public beaches, but they are beautiful! There is even a historic lighthouse on the island that creates beautiful pictures.
It can be very difficult to get around Sanibel Island by car, because of the huge influx of tourists that come to the island each day. Some people prefer to get around the island via bike or by walking. There are 15 miles of beaches to explore on foot and 20 miles of bike trails throughout the island. You can get just about anywhere on the island by bike, so keep that in mind when planning your trip.
Sanibel Island also offers some of the best fishing in the state. You can fish for sea trout,. Tarpon, snook, and redfish. There is great fishing just off the shore! You can go deep sea fishing or just light tackle, whichever you prefer. You can hire a boat on the isnald. The Causeway, Blind Pass Bridge, and the pear near the Sanibel Lighthouse are some of the most popular places to fish. Keep in mind that you will need a fishing license if you are not a Florida resident. You can purchas a license at all of Sanibel Island's marinas.
If you would like to stay on the island, consider one of the many accomidations opportunities. Stay in one of the Sanibel vacation rentals. There are many of these places on Sanibel. Vacation rentals give guests the opportunity to rent an apartment that has all of the luxury of home. You can fry up the fish you caught that day in your own kitchen. Consider a beach-view apartment. While you will pay more for it, the view is worth it!
Sanibel Island offers many relaxing activities for guests. There are over seventy golf courses on the island. Visitors can rent boats, kayaks and canoes to take out on the water. There are several places to play a tennis match. Or go on a dolphin watching cruise. Whatever you enjoy doing, if it relates to the ocean, you can find it to do on Sanibel Island. Plan your trip today!