This store has become the favorite shopping destination on Sanibel. Judy and her staff have gone…read moreout of their way to provide us with gorgeous pieces of coral at more than reasonable prices. Island Gifts is always our first stop when we get to Sanibel. I cannot speak any higher about this store. When you need gifts, coral or shells, shop around at the other stores and then wind up at Island Gifts. You will NOT be disappointed. Bruce & Linda Wesley Chapel, FL

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

On the Sanibel Island, you can find brightly colored shops like the T Shirt Hut inviting you in…read more With a bright pink exterior and turquoise blue doors it feels like the shops have a Caribbean vibe. I tried taking a selfie and the owner offered to take a real picture for me. How thoughtful! The store is a bit bigger than most shops and the better of the merchandise are the t-shirts and sweatshirts. They were of better design and quality without being too expensive. By better design, I mean the shirts were not cheesy or super touristy. It does not look like you got the shirt at a giveaway. The designs and cuts were just enough to say casual beach wear and if you wanted to stock up for gift giving it won't break the bank. There are shells to buy in the back of the store as well. Sand dollars were in good condition and they have a good variety of smaller colorful shells too. Good people working there as I was not pressured to buy something. The overall shopping experience was enjoyable. I would recommend checking it out!

Fantastic selection! Cute souvenirs! Great prices. The owner…read morewas super friendly. Highly recommend this shop.

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!

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.

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!

The rudest shop owner I have ever encountered. Approached my daughter and took things from her when…read moreI told him I was buying the items he didn't hand them back. A shame to treat any customer like that. I will never shop here again. You should be embarrassed to treat a woman and a child that way.

The man behind the counter, which I assume is the owner, provided the worst customer service…read moreexperience I or my children have ever experienced. We didn't make it in the door before he yelled at us for having a drink (which I had caught my niece trying to bring in and she was three feet away throwing it in the trash as he yelled from behind the counter). We made our way in and my 13 year old son found something he wanted at the front counter, a small souvenir, and picked it up, and the man yelled at him to put it down. How on earth do you purchase anything in this store without picking anything up? It wasn't even anything expensive or breakable. How he makes any money at all is beside me. We immediately walked out when I heard him yell the second time. It's been a month and I'm still fuming at his treatment of his potential customers.

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.

We were excited to visit and support the Bubble Room, as they'd been closed for a long time due to…read morethe storm damage. The restaurant is full of kitschy decorations, toys, photos of yesteryear and a unique place to be sure. The seating for four was a little tight - tables are close together and the buzzing staff skirted by fairly continuously during the meal. Everyone was friendly and overall, the service was OK. The food on the other hand, was pretty mediocre. The fish dishes were overcooked and tough. A raw tuna appetizer was discolored and off (we didn't eat it). The fish dip app was weirdly baked and average in taste. Deserts were very good and one should definitely get a slice of their cake (even to share). Although the meal wasn't overly expensive, it wasn't cheap either. There are better options in my opinion on Captiva and Sanibel. Glad I went here once, but that's probably my only visit.

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!

A typical souvenir shop with a great variety of "Stuff" from 70-dollar flip flops to 3 dollar…read moretrinkets. It has off street parking and air conditioning! It has lots of clothing and a whole section of stuff for kidlets. If on the island, it is a pretty good place to get that special gift. I wouldn't pay the 6 dollar toll to get on the island to shop there though :-) Only funny thing is I after I purchased a small trinket, I asked the cashier if she had any quarters (wanted one for my granddaughter) and she abruptly said NO! I hope no one pays cash and needs change

Witnessed first hand the rudeness of not expecting people to u fold shirts to view the design and…read moresizing! Speaking to people like they're a child is not a good business practice! Would never return!