Southern Living ranked the top 50 beach towns in the south for 2025 and Sanibel was the top-ranked location in Florida.

It’s easy to see how Sanibel Island, a Florida barrier island known for its pristine beaches, near-perfect weather, and ...

Davin Williams, of Chesapeake, Virginia, found a junonia on March 2 at about 5 p.m. during low tide at the Gulfside City ...

Sanibel. Led by museum educators, they will include an introduction to local shells, exploration and shelling, along with a ...

From the Southwest Florida airport in Fort Myers, a one-hour drive via the causeway over Pine Island Sound and through the length of Sanibel Island brought us to the sprawling South Seas Island ...

Some favorite spots for shelling include Sanibel and Captiva Islands, as well as Bonita Beach Park and the sparsely populated sanctuary Cayo Costa State Park—home to nine miles of natural ...

Here's a cheat sheet: Sanibel has better shelling on its beaches; quirkier Captiva is known for its water sports and destination resorts. Souvenir shopping on both islands is fairly evenly matched ...

Or plan your shell hunt for low tide, especially after a storm. Beachgoers routinely praised Bowman's for its excellent shelling, gorgeous sunsets and expansive sands that let visitors find their ...

Soak up the beauty of Sanibel Island, Florida, America’s shelling capital. Sanibel Island is still recovering from damage sustained during Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricanes Milton ...

What's a "best beach towns" list without Sanibel Island being mentioned? Not credible. At least that is our opinion. So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its "The 50 best ...