Lots of expensive shops. Nothing very different or exciting. The soap shop-can't remember the…read morename-was the best shop of all. Lots of cool stuff to check out and the staff was very friendly.

So many nice shops. Spare at least an hour and stop here. We went in 5-6 stores and bought…read moresomething in every one!

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!

Another great place in the Olde Sanibel Shoppes that we always frequent. My mom loves this store…read moreand loves chatting with the owner. They have the coolest little gifts and fun things, really you could spend hours in there browsing. We're so happy to hear they opened again and will always support them!

I just found this store and I love it! I found so many fun things - hair clips (I have a ton of…read morehair and I can never find one that works) lovely handmade jewelry, coasters, local art work and so much more. Don't miss it! The customer service is excellent also!

One of those days in the middle of vacation that it was a "shop and pool day" kind of day. It was…read morefairly steamy outside, so this sort of set up with a bunch of shops offering air conditioned comfort was a good choice. Tiki Jim's had lots of tee shirts and other souvenirs that a shopper might buy. Lots of parking in the area and great variety of shirts, though I prefer V necks for myself, so choices were a bit more limited.

Great little clothing shop in the heart of Sanibel. Prices are on par with other similar shops in…read morethe area. We purchased several shirts which were great quality and have already held up through several washes. I'm a local by I like bringing my visiting friends and family to this shopping outlet because they're are lots of shops to visit, Tiki Jims bring my favorite. I'll definitely be back. :-)

I am surprised this little shop, just next door to the Lighthouse Cafe, doesn't have any reviews!…read more Our wait for breakfast led me in here...apparently the store has been on the island for about 32 years. It has the typical touristy souvenirs that I love...nothing that I needed but things I loved to look at. There were a few bags of prepackaged shells that my Dad picked up and said "I'll just buy these and save us the trip to the beach!" If I'd known we wouldn't get to the beach until high tide, I might have taken him up on this. Tuttle's is located on the lighthouse end of the island...it seems less traffic-y than some of the main parts of town and so I think it would be worth a drive to stop in. If I had more people on my list that wanted a Sanibel gift, this is a great place!

The shop owner is not a great human being and clearly hates all children for just existing. Now…read morethat I have looked at other reviews, I see this is a common theme. We walked into the door with our 5 and 9 year old and the moment we walked in the man, who was disheveled and appeared to be wearing pajamas said "this isn't a place for children, keep your hands off." Mind you we were barely in the door. Just after this my 16 year old niece was in there buying two postcards and when she pulled out her credit card, he with an attitude, actually ripped the postcards out of her hands and said "I don't charge two dollars," which she didn't even understand initially since he couldn't bring himself to mutter more than five words of explanation. He also had not actually told her the total and there was no price marked on the postcards. Once she realized he meant that she needed to pay cash instead of card, she pulled out cash and paid for the postcards, although she should have just walked out. We live on the island and have been here several times. We have been lucky enough to have his female employee, who is very kind, help us in the past. Needless to say, after experiencing the owners behavior we will never be back.

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.

Haven't been in several years now since the devastating hurricane. We typically stayed at the West…read moreWind Inn since 1976. The selection of shells and corals at Sanibel Seashell Industries is a sensory overload! Costs are reasonable, obviously dependent on quality and size of the specific genus. We highly recommend visiting this business! Lane and Kathy Williams Evans, GA

Due to the storm, this place was closed when we went there and completely empty looked like a nice…read moreshot, but no longer there.

Love this adorable little shop It was a unique place to stop in and look around. I would highly…read morerecommend

What an adorable gift shop in SWFL! This store is located a few doors down from my hair salon so it…read moremakes it easy to browse each time before or after my hair appointments. I've gotten many engagement and home warming gifts here. It's easy to get lost browsing through their store. If you are in the area and looking for a unique gift, I'd give this place a shot!