Periwinkle Way is one of the nicest walks, lined with the famous ever changing list of restaurants and shops...there are shell shops, ice cream shops, and fancy or casual restaurants...there are the new comers and old comers under renovation with promises of new places to...More

This looked like a very nice collection of shops. There were some very nice gardens and fountains to walk through. We had lunch at the Blue Giraffe. It was very good. Reasonably priced.

All of Sanibel’s neighborhoods, attractions, restaurants and beaches are accessed off of Periwinkle Way. With thousands of cars piling onto the island every day, especially in high season, we joke that “you can get onto Sanibel, but you may never get off.” Traffic lightens up...More

This is the main road on the island with most the shopping and attractions. You will be on this very busy road if you want to do anything. Bike paths do run along side so be VERY careful of the bikers as they have the...More

Periwinkle is the main road in Sanibel. Most of the shops/restaurants are along this. One lane in each direction. Very nice bike/walking path along entire route. Can get busy during peak times. Usually traffic cops at busy intersections.

You have to drive along it - often crowded but lots of shopping and dining places - not much to say about it

Yes, there are very courteous drivers. They have to be, I think! Try to avoid the area around 4 p.m. It's bumper-to-bumper. This is the first time I've been to Sanibel when I actually tuned into all the sirens. I swear we heard at least...More