Shopping the lical shops that have opened after hurricane Ian and we visited this shop…read more Upscale resort wear for men and women. They also carry a full line of Birkenstock shoes and other brands.

We were out bruising ships and saw they were open. I'm on the hunt for a new beach coverup…read more They had a lot of women's clothing, but unfortunately all the patterns I liked in their dresses were sold out/not available in my size. They also had a rack out front with sale items. They also carry Birkenstocks. If that's what you like and are looking for this brand. It's not my thing. But had we stopped by to check them out. Now we know.

My wife has wanted to go here for years so we finally did. The decor inside is very cool. I had the…read morepork chops, and she had the salmon with shrimp. The prices are not cheap but you grt what you pay for, the food was delicious. You also have to save room for cake afterwards. We took ours to go and had it back in our room. Very very good cake. Food came quickly and was on point. Don't forget to look around the place there are 3 floors to explore. Try and find the train whistle attached to the string...

Incredibly kitchy, Instagram photo worthy restaurant with history and a great menu. I must admit Im…read morea bubble light fan, and to see a whole restaurant dedicated to the idea and theme of Christmas and nostalgia....well, its brilliant. For dinner, we got the she crab soup, swordfish, and prime rib. She crab soup: Good flavor, but maybe we ate towards the end of the night and it was too thick and clumpy from the day. Swordfish: Nicely done and the basil pesto is the way to go - kind of cuts through the heaviness of the dish. Prime Rib: Didn't look med rare as requested, but the meat was like buttah Vegetable medley is nothing special - like frozen sauteed veg Twice baked potato was good And apparently they are notorious for large pieces of cake, though we were so full, we didn't partake.

LOVE Her Sports Closet! This is my happy place on Sanibel. They always have a great selection of…read morebeautiful clothes. The staff are always helpful and make great suggestions. I shop here a couple of times a year and it's always a pleasure! There are other Lily stores, but none of them compare to this one! I'm so happy to see you are open again. I NEED color in my life!

Love, Love, Love this store! It is loaded with happiness! It's so bright and colorful that you…read morecan't help but feel happy! I've been shopping at Her Sports Closet for over 10 years. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful. The owner is especially knowledgeable about the fit and cuts of all of her products. They have several brands of clothing, but primarily Lilly Pulitzer and who doesn't love a beautiful Lilly dress? Hands down, best shop on the island!

I've stayed on Sanibel several times over the past 15+ years and have stopped and shopped at Noah's…read moreArk every time. The deals are fantastic and the variety changes with every visit. If you see something that catches your fancy, don't hesitate or the person behind you will buy it!!

The service from the ladies behind the cash out counter is dismal. The selection is pretty good…read moresometimes but not so other days. The value on something's are ok: shoes, clothes but on quilts forget it. You might as well buy new at TJ Maxx. Many of the lamps are overpriced as well . All in all be aware of the cost of items at thrift shops. The items were donated but the prices don't reflect it.

Every year we visit Sanibel and Captiva Island. This is a spot we always stop for to pick up those…read moreunique sea shells we never find. In the past the customer service has been terrible, like really bad, but this last visit, it was very different. There were two ladies working in the store, and both welcomed us and said hello, asked if we needed help. Much improved! This is the store you go to buy sea shells, that's it! They have a few tee-shirts and hats but you come here to buy a shell or two or 10. There are probably thousands of different shells, from tiny shells to larger shells, some are pick yourself and some are behind a case. There are also decorative shells and very rare shells that sell for over $100. I do think you should stop here for shells, I also think they are expensive in ways. I am not sure where they purchase their shells but some that are super tiny, can run over $1.50 a shell. My wife bought one that was $2.00 and was smaller than a dime. But I guess it might be rare. I think most of these shells, especially the small ones should be 25 cents. My wife and her family like to do crafting so having a large mix variety of shells would also be beneficial. Overall this is your spot to go for sea shells. Plain and simple. It is the best spot in my opinion, there are a few stores around the island that sells shells, but Sea Shells has by far the biggest selection!

After our last visit I have to increase my rating. This is a store we visit each year for our…read morevacation to Sanibel/Captiva Island. In the past the customer service has been terrible! This past year though, the service was so much better, it actually made a great shopping experience. There was a younger lady and an older lady, but both were welcoming, greeted us, asked if we needed help and were just friendly. It was such a great improvement! This is your one stop shop for buying shells. All those seashells you want but cannot find, this is where you come. They have thousands of different shells, from tiny shells to larger shells. They also have decorative shells that either have been made into a figurine or painted. We always buy a couple unique looking ones. Sanibel and Captiva are known for their shelling but some of these you just never find, or at least we have never found. My only issue still is with the price. Some of the tiniest shells cost so much money! A tiny starfish the size of quarter might run you $1.50 or more. The prices just seem high. I would expect the tiny ones to be around 25 cents, but I think the cheapest one is 50 cents. I don't know where they get their shells from, but I do think its expensive. I also wish they had a big bag of random shells put together. I didn't really see that and you have so many options, it would be nice. Picking one tiny shell at a time can be a hassle and costs add up quickly. Overall this is your spot to go for sea shells, if there is something you really want, they have it here. A lot of unique shells, even some rare shells. I would highly recommend stopping here now that the customer service has improved!

We have been trying to get here to check out this little local book shop. I first heard of them…read morefrom a favorite author of mine. She writes mystery books and the character lives on the island. Love it! She was doing a book signing and I was not going to be able to go. I was able to order a book from them and have the author sign it. That was about 2 years ago and we have been fans ever since. They were so incredibly polite and helpful. We missed coming here last year because of their hours. It is located on an island so they are not open super late. This is a cute little bookstore with different books, little trinkets and souvenirs to purchase. From my understanding they also do many events with different authors. We visited and were actually able to speak with the owner. She was so sweet, actually straightening from a previous nights event. She talked to us for a bit, got to know us and recommended us to her favorite authors. We wanted local books or books written about Sanibel and Captiva. She only had a few but of course we were able to find some we liked. I would highly recommend stopping here if you need a book while on vacation. If I lived in this area, this would be my local shopping place for books. It is always better to buy local. My only reason for a 4 is there was not a huge selection of local books and the ones she did have, she did not have the whole series. There was pretty much one of each as well, so my sister and I could not each get one. But again, I understand, its a small island. I just wish there was more and more copies. Overall though, we will stop in each year and check it out, see what's new and look for any treasures we can find. The fact that they are independent and do not charge more for a book is also really great. Its a good value for us to buy from a local shop as opposed to a mass retailer. You should definitely check it out.

We enjoyed this unique little store and the proprietor was fun to talk to…read more I only give it four stars, because, although they had handicap parking and a ramp onto the sidewalk, I was not able to enter the store without my daughter's help, because there was a step.

This store is kind of a misnomer. And I think the sign that says home decor actually keeps folks…read morefrom stopping in the shop. It's actually more of an upscale (and not) souvenir store. Either way lots of jewelry and kitschy items -- even Christmas ornaments -- along with some wall plaques and decorative items. But if you were expecting furniture , not really. I did find a pretty bracelet that was reasonably priced. And my husband got it for me as a trip gift. If you are in this shopping center, walk down the row... and don't overlook this place. It may surprise you.

Rude employee, did not make myself or other customers feel welcome. Hence why we all walked out…read morewithout making a purchase. Cute store, but make the drive to the bigger store in Fort Myers.

Cheap cool shells. Tiny shop. Smells like dead seashells. Ladies are nice. Couple old dogs keeping…read morethem company worth a stop if you are on a mission to bring home a beautiful shell for a few bucks or a sand dollar for $0.25

While in Sanibel I noticed tables set up in front of this building (which was hit by Hurricane…read moreIan). They are selling beautiful things - hand painted seashells, jewelry, photo gifts & Bridgit's Pies (delicious key lime pie!). Please stop by & support this business. You'll be glad you did! Sweet service, great prices.