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Sanibel Island, FL

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May
86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
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Jun
87°F 30°C
70°F 21°C
5 in 14 cm
Jul
88°F 31°C
71°F 21°C
4 in 11 cm
Aug
88°F 31°C
72°F 22°C
6 in 16 cm
Sep
87°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
6 in 16 cm
Oct
83°F 28°C
66°F 18°C
2 in 5 cm
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The perfect way to stay in Sanibel Island. With 284 rentals, you’ll be sure to find the one for you.

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Mad Hatter Restaurant
Mad Hatter Restaurant
4.5 of 5 stars 424 Reviews
Dolce Tesoro - Simply Cupcakes
Dolce Tesoro - Simply Cupcakes
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Sweet Melissa's Cafe
4.5 of 5 stars 534 Reviews
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Sanibel Public Library
Sanibel Public Library
5 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
5 of 5 stars 244 Reviews
Bowman\
Bowman's Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 453 Reviews
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Most vacation spots are either relaxing (Tahiti) or family-friendly (Orlando). Sanibel Island, however, is that rare place which is both. Spend a quiet afternoon shell-collecting, or find a hotel with a kids' program so you can enjoy a trip to the spa or a round of golf. more »

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Most vacation spots are either relaxing (Tahiti) or family-friendly (Orlando). Sanibel Island, however, is that rare place which is both. Spend a quiet afternoon shell-collecting, or find a hotel with a kids' program so you can enjoy a trip to the spa or a round of golf.

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