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
2 hour Tiki Pub Sensational Dolphin Sunset Cruise (Adults only)
Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise
Parasailing Adventure on Fort Myers Beach (400 Foot Flight)
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Shalimar Beach Resort
This is a brand new truly lovely resort. Large rooms with high ceilings, kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. bathroom was spa like and the decorating was beautiful. Located right on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Island Inn
Beach view was great. Very clean. Check in, friendly and fast.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach
We loved our stay here! Close to the beach, great little pool, and one of the most updated and best stocked (with essentials, including beach towels and toys!) rentals we have stayed in. Would absolutely return!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Newly Reopened Luxury Sanibel Island 2-bedroom condo! Steps to the Beach!
Very nice
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Blind Pass Condos at Bowman's Beach F108 on beautiful Sanibel Island
Great area. Condo itself was fine as far as dishes, appliances, beach items for use and linens but the house keeping was horrid. Toothpaste on the sinks, rugs hadn’t been vacuumed, showers were quite moldy, cobwebs, comforters and shams were noticeably dirty. I had to wash them along with all extra ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2022
Amazing Beachside Retreat - Sayana
Absolute pleasure to stay at this property. Everything is new and exceptionally clean. The location is perfect being within a five-10 minute drive to anything you might need. Captiva is only a 20 minute drive. Directly on the beach with a great view. Next time we are looking for a relaxing get away, ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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.
