Jump into the sparkling blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico or choose from the five heated pools on property, including the main pool with children’s water slide.

Lounge in the sand with complimentary beach chairs, shaded umbrellas, and resort towels. Guests can also reserve a luxury cabana for the day.

Sanibel Island is home to some of the best shelling in the country with over 250 species of shells sprinkled along its shoreline.

The island beaches are the perfect place to stroll and observe nature, including a wide variety of shore birds and marine animals. Dolphin sightings are common and you may even spot a manatee!

Sundial offers bicycles including two-seater bikes and children’s bikes with training wheels as a complimentary amenity for guests. Explore the island on Sanibel’s award winning shared-use pathway system which boasts 24 miles of paved trails, running from the Sanibel Lighthouse to Captiva.

Paddle and play with onsite kayaks and paddleboards, a complimentary amenity for guests.

Enjoy a guided beach walk with a Sanibel Sea School marine educator and learn about Sanibel’s mollusks, birds, and beautiful waterways. Beach Walks are offered seasonally from February 17- April 22 on Wednesdays from 9-10:30 am. Participants can reserve their space at the Rec Shack or phone 239 395 7226. (The cost is $20 per participant.)

Take a break from the beach and spend an afternoon at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. This masterfully designed 18 hole championship course is set within a stunning wildlife preserve and welcomes guests of the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa.

Our tennis facility includes six HydroGrid® clay courts where guests can play and train with our certified United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Professional.

Enjoy the fastest growing sport in the nation on Sundial’s twelve Plexicushion courts. Take a lesson or play on your own at our large waterfront facility, named the Best in Southwest Florida.

Maintain your regular fitness routine with cardiovascular equipment and (Yes there are weights!) a three-station weight machine in the fitness room.

Relax and rejuvenate – mind, body and soul – with a deep-tissue massage, soothing facial, or a revitalizing mani-pedi.

Explore the beauty of Sanibel Island with the freedom, fun and excitement of a street-legal golf cart from Sanibel Carts. Rent a six passenger gas-powered cart for a few hours or the entire day. Cart rentals are available at the Recreation Hut.

An exciting, adventure-packed kids camp has come to Sundial!

The Turtle Scouts program offers engaging activities, crafts and games sprinkled with a dash of learning. At Turtle Scouts, every day is different- from programs that immerse kids in nature or local pirate lore, to sports themed sessions, Sanibel Sea School classes, fishing and even campfire nights. The unique and captivating programs encourage kids to celebrate, explore, create and discover. Designed for ages 6-13, families can select morning, afternoon or evening camps. For more information on Turtle Scouts, call 239 395 3813.

Named for two pioneer island families, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is the most comprehensive museum in the nation, exclusively devoted to shells, featuring exhibits illustrating shells from geographical, historical, scientific, and artistic perspectives.

Possibly the most photographed structure in Sanibel, the Sanibel Island Lighthouse was the first lighthouse on Florida’s Gulf coast north of Key West and the Dry Tortugas. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public, but guests are welcome to visit the wildlife refuge where it sits, where they can snap a few photos from the outside and enjoy the adjacent fishing pier and beach access.

The beautiful and serene setting created by this collection of late 19th and early 20th century buildings brings early Sanibel back to life. The Village relates the history of the island from the days of the Calusa Indians up to the mid-1900s.

This 6,300-acre Florida wildlife refuge is home to 238 species of birds, more than 50 types of reptiles and 32 different kinds of mammals, featuring wonderful bird watching spots, bike and walking paths, winding canoe trails, and a four-mile scenic drive. The Refuge also offers 10% OFF purchases in their Nature Gift Shop and a variety of FREE programs every week to resort guests.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife hosts educational events, community days, and fundraising affairs in an effort to educate local residents and island visitors about its wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The Center also offers daily presentations, hands-on exhibits, videos, and live web cameras displaying wild animals in various stages of rehabilitation and release.

The Conservation Foundation’s Nature Center encompasses 260 of the more than 1,800 acres owned and managed as a preserve for Florida wildlife. Visitors can enjoy onsite attractions including 4.5 miles of walking trails, an observation tower, and butterfly exhibit. The Conservation’s Nature Center also has a marine-life touch tank, an alligator jawbone, a mangrove diorama, and other exhibits showcasing the island habitat.