West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.

Sanibel Bayous
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.
Blind Pass Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Pass Beach during your trip to Wulfert?
Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Find out about the history of Sanibel when you spend time at JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach

2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Dolphin Sunset Cruise (Adults only)

Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

Fort Myers Beach 90 Minute Round Tiki Boat Cruise
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Shalimar Beach Resort
"Great location. Friendly staff. Very clean."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026

Island Inn
"Very clean room. Beautiful view of the ocean. Easy access to beach."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach
"Overall very nice comfortable cozy condo. Very nice pool area. We stayed on the ground floor. No steps to climb. LOVE the beach is like a 2 minute walk. The beach was very nice when we were there. Everyone in the area is super nice and polite. Was warned about the no see ums. Tried to keep spray ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Welcoming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in a secluded section of Sanibel Island
"Great location next to Bowman’s Beach and other amenities on the island. My family had a great trip."
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Newly Reopened Luxury Sanibel Island 2-bedroom condo! Steps to the Beach!
"Great location. Very clean. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Tropical Garden Condo Just Steps to Sanibel Beach
Other neighbourhoods around West End

Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.

Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

