Gumbo Limbo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Gumbo Limbo
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Great breakfast, pool area, staff and rooms. Very accommodating. Recommended Jungle Bird which is right behind the parking lot and the food is excellent. Would definitely stay here again. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
It's 5'o clock somewhere! Honestly, this is the best place I've ever stayed. Colorful, smells good, lots of fun activities and the steak and egg breakfast was heavenly! Started the day with a wonderful massage. Maybe one last dip in the beach before I leave! It was a great weekend away!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
This is a lovely place. You step out onto the beach from the tiki bar and pool. Staff was very helpful. There’s a restaurant on site and was very good. The only thing I would recommend is if you can stay on the 2nd floor, there isn’t much in the way of sound proofing between the floors. You could ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
The second we pulled in, there were cops everywhere. The room appeared clean until we went into the restroom. The shower floor was soft and almost squishy. It was extremely dirty.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Beach view the best!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Clean room, friendly staff, convenient to everything
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gumbo Limbo
Mid Island
If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Beachview Country Club Estates
While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.
The Dunes
While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way.
Sanibel Isles
While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby.
Butterknife
While there might not be top attractions in Butterknife, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way.
Ybel
Though Ybel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way.
