08/29/2025
☀️ Happy National Beach Day, island friends! 🌴
Feels amazing to celebrate right where we live (at least part-time), on our gorgeous Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Whether you're hunting for perfect shells, floating in the calm Gulf, or tucking into a slow island afternoon 0 today’s the day to soak it all in. 🐚
And hey, if your weekend plans include more than just sand between your toes, there’s plenty of island happenings to check out:
Weekend Vibes on Sanibel & Captiva
Saturday, Aug 30: Saturday Vinyasa & Tea with Jessica - a relaxing yoga and tea session at Treehouse Healing Hideaway. Perfect recharge before the beach!
Sunday, Aug 31: Sanibel Sunday Sound Bath - a peaceful, meditative experience to reset your mind and soul before the new week.
Saturday, Aug 30: The Sanibel Island Sunrise Sale! Local shops on Sanibel open at sunrise (~7:07 a.m.) with early-bird specials, giveaways, and treats - great for some island finds.
Sunday, Aug 31 (and every Sunday through late May): The Sanibel Island Farmers Market from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at City Hall, offering fresh produce, local treats, cheese, bread, and more - rain or shine.
Favorite Nearby Activities…
Explore “Ding” Darling Refuge - great for biking, kayaking, or driving through mangroves and bird-rich trails. Great escape for nature lovers.
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum - Interactive exhibits, touch pools, and shell displays for all ages—always a fascinating stop.
Causeway Islands Park - Excellent for a quick windsurf, kitesurf, or team beach day- layover between destinations with unexpected fun.