They have, by far and away, the cheapest souvenirs on Sanibel. I morphed into the Hulk when I…read morediscovered the obligatory coworker Florida vacation gift-haul could've been far, far less costly had I shopped first at this little joint. Rather unpredictably, too, 'cause its actually ON Sanibel. Neat! Great little find.

From the owner: The former Cheese Nook at Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island has a new name, Sand Castle Gifts and…read moreGourmet. Original owners - new name! A wonderful shop to visit while on Sanibel Island. When you first walk in there is a wonderful smell of herbs and spices, friendly helpful shopkeepers and a fantastic selection of Island treats and gifts. Many families have been shopping at the store for over 30 years and now bring their own children and grandchildren for a visit at this one of a kind store.

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!

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.

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 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.

All I can say that I am a repeat customer! My second…read morepurchase was a beautiful and lovely as the first one a month or so back. Both Sonia and Chris were most pleasant and gracious to deal with. I needed a rush order, and it was done in couple of hours. Well done, kudos! They will be my go-to florist as I settle in my new home.

Ordered a dozen red roses. They arrived and had no scent to them at all. Notified florist and was…read moretold that this was outside her control and that each type of rose is different. My question is why would you sell and order that type of roses that you knew had no scent and/or why if you got a delivery of roses that had no scent why would you deliver them to your customer. CONCLUSION: $100.00 wasted

Patricia was very helpful and had great suggestions. A wonderful ceremony that incorporated…read moreeverything we wanted. Excellent service at a great price and very easy to work with. If you want a beach wedding we highly recommend Patricia, she gave us wonderful memories of our wedding day that will last a lifetime.

From the owner: Weddings by the Sea on Sanibel and Captiva Island…read more Services offered by Weddings by the Sea are customized, therefore offering the bride and groom exactly what they want. Thousands of couples have tied the knot by the sea in destination ceremonies officiated by Patricia Slater, a Sanibel resident since 1970. A former Innkeeper for nearly 25 years, Patricia Slater's Weddings by the Sea embraces all aspects of planning the perfect wedding: flowers, photography, music, food, resort accommodations, even transportation and salon appointments - whatever you desire for your most important day. When you engage Patricia Slater for your destination wedding by the sea, you are promised a personalized ceremony that speaks to your individuality as you become husband and wife. Presented in her signature heartfelt way, Patricia's original wedding ceremony blends the marriage vows with a special collection of inspirational readings, poems, and prayers. The magnificent Sanibel and Captiva Island themselves inspire a sense of awe and splendor, quiet reflection and personal peace for your Florida destination wedding. When you find the one to share your life with, you share those feelings, too. Express them beautifully on the most important day of your life with help from Patricia Slater's Weddings by the Sea.