Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Periwinkle Way

Key Info

Price & Hours

Free
24/7 daily

Details

Neighborhood/Area Type
Half Day to Full Day Time to Spend

4.3

Overall

Scorecard

Value

5.0
Food Scene

4.5
Atmosphere

4.0

Read about how we rank Things to Do.

The island's main thoroughfare is home to several restaurants, shopping opportunities and some of the choicest hotels. So there's no real reason to recommend you visit; there's a good chance you'll end up along Periwinkle at some point in time during your trip.

If you did need some pointers, consider purchasing a kitschy souvenir at Tiki Jim's, browsing for beaded jewelry at Valhalla and noshing on a char-grilled hot dog at Schnapper's Hots. Hours of operation vary for each of Periwinkle Way's stores, but you can enjoy the picturesque scenery along the street at any time of day. Recent travelers recommend renting a bike as there is a path that links all the shopping spots together.

Hotels Nearby

Thing to Do
Hotel

Anchor Inn and Cottages ...

0.1 Miles Away
2.0-star Hotel Class

Gulf Breeze Cottages ...

0.5 Miles Away
2.0-star Hotel Class

Sanibel Inn ...

0.6 Miles Away
3.0-star Hotel Class

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#1 Bowman's Beach Bowman's is well known for having beautiful, unusual shells, but you'll have to put a little effort into finding the true gems along this beach. Recent travelers found ... Read more » paparutzi / Flickr

#2 Captiva Island Most people think of Sanibel and its quirky little sister island, Captiva, as interchangeable. True, they're both quiet spots with great shorelines, but there are a few differences. Here ... Read more » Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

#4 Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is small but packs quite a punch. In just a few choice exhibits, you'll be able to learn more about any sea treasures you might ... Read more » Jessica Lucia / Flickr

#5 Schoolhouse Theater This bright pink Sanibel landmark started out as a one-room schoolhouse in 1896. Now, it’s the 90-seat BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, a performance venue that welcomes Broadway shows ... Read more » Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

#6 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Named after a political cartoonist and conservationist, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge was originally meant to conserve the Sanibel Island mangrove forest. Now, the refuge (which occupies ... Read more » cletch / Flickr

#7 Sanibel Lighthouse One of the first lighthouses on Florida's Gulf Coast, this station on the island's eastern end used to light the entrance into San Carlos Bay. Now, this iconic ... Read more » Todd Ryburn Photography / Getty Images

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Shelling is one of the most popular activities on the island. For the best pickings, head to the central-strand Bowman's Beach. paparutzi / Flickr

Head over to the smaller, northern island of Captiva for a nice dinner and an even nicer sunset. Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Seashells of all kinds are on display at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Jessica Lucia / Flickr

The Schoolhouse Theater started out as a one-room school in the 19th century. Now, it seats approximately 90 people for Broadway performances and live music concerts. Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge shelters mangroves, crocodiles, alligators, birds and more. cletch / Flickr

You should snap a few photos of this iconic lighthouse, but recent visitors say you don't have to spend too much time here. Todd Ryburn Photography / Getty Images