Sanibel Island
17 miles of seashells are yours for the pickin’ on Sanibel Island, known as one of the country’s top spots for this family-friendly activity. This spot on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico has all the ingredients for a kid’s dream vacation – soft white sand, gentle surf, and shallow water – plus the educational possibilities that parents love. Teach the children about ecotourism at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, where bald eagles and over 240 other species of birds, reptiles, and mammals reside, or, give them a thrill on an Everglades Day Safari in the Florida Everglades, less than two hour's away. Tennis, golf, shopping, and biking means there’s plenty for grown-ups to enjoy on Sanibel too.
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