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Sanibel Island
A low-key barrier island famous for its seashells, with bike paths and the birds of the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
- Best Time to Go
- Nov–Apr
Our full guide to Sanibel Island is being written. It's on the Florida list as If You're Nearby.
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